Power (2014)
The hit STARZ crime drama following a New York kingpin torn between empire and legitimacy across six gripping seasons.
Power - Series Information
- Original Title: Power
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Created by: Courtney Kemp Agboh, Vladimir Cvetko
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 60 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 6
- Number of Episodes: 63
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: June 7, 2014 (United States - TV-MA), June 7, 2014 (Canada - 18+), June 7, 2014 (Germany - 16), June 7, 2014 (France - 18), June 7, 2014 (Australia - MA 15+), June 7, 2014 (Brazil - 16), June 7, 2014 (Mexico - B), June 7, 2014 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: STARZ
- Alternative Titles: パワー (JP), el poder (ES), 功率 (CN), власть (RU), Влада в нічному місті (UA), il potere (IT)
- Production Companies: G-Unit Film & Television, Mawuli Productions, Atmosphere Television, CBS Studios, End of Episode
- Production Countries: United States of America
Power - Plot
A successful New York entrepreneur lives a double life as the head of a drug empire that serves only the rich and influential, all while wanting to escape the underworld and keep his family safe.
Power - Trailer
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Power - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Courtney Kemp Agboh
- Vladimir Cvetko
Main Cast
- Omari Hardwick
- Joseph Sikora
- Naturi Naughton
- Shane Johnson
- Lela Loren
- Rotimi
- Jerry Ferrara
- Michael Rainey Jr.
- La La Anthony
- 50 Cent
Writers
- Courtney Kemp Agboh
- Monica Mitchell
- Theo Travers
- Gabriela Uribe
- Andre J. Ferguson
Power - FAQs
Who shot Ghost at the end of Power?
Tariq St. Patrick, Ghost's own son, fired the fatal shot in the Power series finale. The revelation shocked audiences and was one of the most talked-about moments in the show's run, capping a season-long mystery about the identity of Ghost's killer.
Where can you stream Power online?
Power is available to stream on Starz, Hulu, Philo, and the Starz channels on Amazon, Apple TV, and Roku. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available on The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video.
Is Power based on a true story?
Power is not based on a specific true story. Creator Courtney Kemp Agboh drew on research into New York's drug trade and nightclub culture to build a fictional but grounded world. The show reflects real themes of organized crime, ambition, and systemic corruption without depicting actual events.
How many seasons and episodes does Power have?
Power ran for 6 seasons and 63 episodes in total on STARZ. Season 1 had 8 episodes, Seasons 2 through 5 each had 10 episodes, and the final Season 6 was the longest with 15 episodes, wrapping up the story of James 'Ghost' St. Patrick.
Who are the main actors in Power?
Power stars Omari Hardwick as James 'Ghost' St. Patrick, Joseph Sikora as Tommy Egan, Naturi Naughton as Tasha St. Patrick, Lela Loren as Angela Valdes, Michael Rainey Jr. as Tariq St. Patrick, and 50 Cent as Kanan, among other key cast members.
What is the content rating for Power?
Power is rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong language, graphic violence, sexual content, and depictions of drug use and criminal activity, making it unsuitable for viewers under 17 without parental guidance.
Did Power win any awards during its run?
Power earned multiple award nominations throughout its run, including NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Drama Series and acting recognition for Omari Hardwick and Naturi Naughton. The show became one of STARZ's highest-rated original series and a cultural touchstone for crime drama fans.
What is Power about?
Power follows James 'Ghost' St. Patrick, a wealthy New York nightclub owner who secretly runs a lucrative drug empire catering to the city's elite. Torn between his criminal world and his desire for a legitimate life, Ghost navigates loyalty, betrayal, romance, and deadly consequences across six intense seasons.
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