This article is about the first-spin off within the Power Universe. For the character with the alias "Ghost", see James St. Patrick.
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Power Book II: Ghost is an American crime drama television series created by Courtney A. Kemp that premiered on September 6, 2020 and concluded on October 4, 2024. It is the first spin-off and first sequel of Power. It is also the second installment of the Power Universe.
On February 18, 2020, the series was announced. It premiered on September 6, 2020 and ended on January 3, 2021.
On September 22, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season. It premiered on November 21, 2021 and ended on February 6, 2022.
On December 7, 2021, the series was renewed for a third season. It premiered on March 17, 2023 and ended on May 26, 2023.
On January 30, 2023, the series was renewed for a fourth and final season. It premiered on June 7, 2024 and ended on October 4, 2024.
Credits[]
Main Cast[]
- Michael Rainey Jr. as Tariq St. Patrick
- Gianni Paolo as Brayden Weston
- Mary J. Blige as Monet Tejada
- Cliff "Method Man" Smith as Davis MacLean
- Woody McClain as Cane Tejada
- Lovell Adams-Gray as Dru Tejada
- LaToya Tonodeo as Diana Tejada
- Alix Lapri as Effie Morales (seasons 2-4)
- Shane Johnson as Cooper Saxe (seasons 1–3)
- Berto Colon as Lorenzo Tejada (seasons 2-3)
- Melanie Liburd as Caridad Milgram (seasons 1–2)
- Paton Ashbrook as Jenny Sullivan (seasons 2-3)
- Daniel Bellomy as Ezekiel Cross (seasons 1–2)
- Paige Hurd as Lauren Baldwin (seasons 1–3)
- Larenz Tate as Rashad Tate (seasons 2-3)
- Daniel Sunjata as Dante "Mecca" Spears (season 2)
- Caroline Chikezie as Noma Asaju (season 4)
- Naturi Naughton as Tasha St. Patrick (season 1)
- Quincy Tyler Bernstine as Tameika Washington (season 1)
- Justin McManus as Jabari Reynolds (season 1)
- Monique Curnen as Blanca Rodriguez (season 3)
- Michael Ealy as Don Carter (season 4)
Crew[]
- Courtney A. Kemp (creator/former showrunner/executive producer/writer)
- Brett Mahoney (showrunner/executive producer)
- Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson (executive producer)
- Mark Canton (executive producer)
- Chris Selak (executive producer)
- Greer Yeaton (co-executive producer)
- Monica Mitchell (co-executive producer/writer)
- Vladimir Cvetko (co-executive producer/writer)
- Geary Mcleod (supervising producer/director)
- Thomas Wong (producer/writer)
- Andre J Ferguson (producer/writer)
- Sara Rose Feinberg (producer/writer)
- Dorothy Canton (producer)
- Ashley Victoria Hudson (staff writer/episode writer)
Reception[]
Critical response[]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The A.V. Club | B-[1] |
| IndieWire | D[2] |
| Common Sense Media |   [3]
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Criticism of Book II centered on its storylines, cast, and most commonly, its protagonist, Tariq St. Patrick, whom some critics described as irredeemable and unlikable. Variety's Mekeisha Madden Toby stated that Book II failed to redeem Tariq, with Tariq having been established as an antihero with abundant flaws but insufficient goodness, and described Book II as a spin-off worthy of hate-watching for viewers interested to see Tariq face consequences.[4] Toby also stated that Book II has many "unintentionally comedic moments".[4] IndieWire's Tambay Obenson stated that despite the series' attempts to make Tariq rootable, Tariq fails to elicit empathy, and that both the character and the writers seem uncaring of the fact.[2] He further stated that Tariq's actor Michael Rainey Jr. lacks his predecessor Omari Hardwick's presence and charisma which carried Power, describing Rainey as "unconvincing" with his portrayal of "an alleged silver-tongued charmer" with an ability to lure others, and whose plans always benefit him to his advantage despite resulting complications, and further stated that Rainey is not supported by actors capable of balancing his shortcomings.[2] On Book II's supporting characters, Obenson described them as lacking depth, "all-too-conveniently interconnected", and that they "populate" the "unnecessary subplots."[2] He stated that the script "renders each performance a simplified imitation of better-developed, complicated characters from far more effective series."[2]
On the other hand, The A.V. Club's Aramide Tinubu stated that despite the situations Tariq finds himself in being "implausible" and "far-fetched", and the story and the characters of the "soap opera" being "over-the-top", Book II is "quite a lot of fun".[1] Tinubu said that while new Power viewers would feel the series would be "unruly" and "convoluted" compared to the "more elevated and nuanced" Book III: Raising Kanan, Power fans would appreciate Ghost's consistently dramatic scenarios and manipulative characters.[1] Decider's Joel Keller stated that while Book II continues Power's soapiness and unbelievability, the "fine" performances and "more than quality" writing make up for its flaws.[5]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Tinubu, Aramide (November 17, 2021). Intense drama and new characters give Power Book II: Ghost a soap opera flair in season 2. The A.V. Club. Retrieved on March 15, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Obenson, Tambay (November 30, 2021). ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Review: The First Spinoff of the Kitschy Crime Franchise Aspires to Nothing. IndieWire. Retrieved on March 15, 2025.
- ↑ Camacho, Melissa. Power Book II: Ghost TV Review. Common Sense Media. Retrieved on March 15, 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Toby, Mekeisha Madden (September 7, 2020). ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Tells Story of an Antihero With Too Many Flaws: TV Review. Variety. Retrieved on March 15, 2025.
- ↑ Keller, Joel (September 7, 2020). Stream It or Skip It: ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ on Starz, a Sequel Where Tariq Goes to College While Trying to Keep His Mom out of Prison. Decider.