Season 1 (Power Book IV: Force)

Season 1
Premiere	A Short Fuse and a Long Memory
Finale	Family Business
No. of Episodes	10
Chronology
Next →	Season 2

The first season of Power Book IV: Force was announced on February 18, 2020. It premiered on February 6, 2022 and ended on April 17, 2022.

Synopsis

Official synopsis from
“Power Book IV: Force” centers on fan-favorite character Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, after he cuts ties and puts New York in his rearview mirror for good. As Tommy leaves New York after losing Ghost, LaKeisha and the only city he's ever known, he makes a quick detour to close an old wound that’s been haunting him for decades. What was supposed to be a quick stop turns into a labyrinth of family secrets and lies Tommy thought were long buried. One step leads to another and Tommy quickly finds himself in Chicago's drug game, inserting himself between the city's two biggest crews. In a city divided by race, Tommy straddles the line, ultimately becoming the lynchpin that not only unites them - but holds the POWER to watch them crumble. As the first season unfolds at breakneck speed, Tommy uses his outsider status to his advantage, breaking all the local rules and rewriting them on his quest to become the biggest drug dealer in Chicago.

Cast

Main Cast

• Joseph Sikora as Tommy Egan
• Isaac Keys as Diamond Sampson
• Shane Harper as Vic Flynn
• Kris D. Lofton as Jenard Sampson
• Lili Simmons as Claudia Flynn
• Tommy Flanagan as Walter Flynn
• Anthony Fleming III as JP Gibbs
• Lucien Cambric as Darnell "D-Mac" McDowell
• Gabrielle Ryan as Gloria Rodgers
• Audrey Esparza as Liliana

Recurring Cast

• Jeremih as Elijah
• Konstantin Lavysh as Rodovan Mirkovic
• Barton Fitzpatrick as Blaxton
• Debo Balogun as Seamus Bennigan
• Guy Van Swearingen as Paulie Muzaski
• Chanell Bell as Lauryn Williams
• Blythe Howard as Adrienne
• Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson as Marshall Cranon
• Mirelly Taylor as Mrs. Soto
• Patricia Kalember as Kate Egan
• Dan Waller as Lieutenant Warshawski

Episodes

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Air Date
1	1	"A Short Fuse and a Long Memory"	Larysa Kondracki	Robert Munic	February 6, 2022
		On his journey out West, Tommy stops in Chicago to lay flowers at the grave of a deceased loved one, only to discover shocking news about his family. Thrown for a complete tailspin, Tommy must decide whether he is going to force his skeletons back in the closet, or put down roots in the Windy City.
2	2	"King of the Goddamn Hill"	Kieron Hawkes	Robert Munic	February 13, 2022
		When JP receives an unexpected warning, Tommy comes to his aid. Determined to lend a helping hand, Tommy approaches a local dealer proposing a business arrangement, but their introduction takes a turn for the worse. Tommy gets a sense of the Chicago drug landscape and meets potential connections.
3	3	"Firestarter"	Shana Stein	Kendra Chanae Chapman	February 20, 2022
		Tommy finds himself face-to-face with a ghost from his past; the reunion unearths a discovery when Tommy stumbles across hidden product; Tommy brokers a sit-down between bitter rivals in an attempt to get Chicago’s biggest drug crews to work together, however he ends up learning the true nature of their long standing feud.
4	4	"Storm Clouds"	Kieron Hawkes	Allison Intrieri	February 27, 2022
		Tommy’s former foe turned friend is at the mercy of a notorious criminal organization who resurfaces to reclaim what’s theirs. In a twist of fate, the group is led by an enemy from Tommy’s life back in New York who is still out for blood. Tommy seeks outside help but is surprised by the response of one of his new allies. After confronting the vicious organization, Tommy knows a war is coming.
5	5	"Take Me Home"	Eif Rivera	Robert Munic	March 6, 2022
		Tommy is offered a profitable solution that may be the answer to his troubles from an unlikely source; intrigued, Tommy is informed he must first address a problem threatening the new venture before it begins.
6	6	"This is Who We Are"	Kieron Hawkes	Sylvia L. Jones	March 13, 2022
		Tommy and a new – unlikely – business partner recruit soldiers to expand and take over the drug game in Chicago. Tommy finds a lucrative location for distribution that doesn't fit with his partner's vision for a more upscale clientele.
7	7	"Outrunning a Ghost"	Bart Wenrich	Kirkland Morris	March 20, 2022
		Tommy's new product is spreading like wildfire across Chicago; the current success isn't good enough for Tommy; he wants to own the entire city and butts heads with his business partner after making an executive decision, with the hope that the outcome will advance him to the top of the street ranks in Chicago.
8	8	"He Ain't Heavy"	Rob Hardy	Michael Cobian	March 27, 2022
		With plans to dominate the drug game, Tommy and his crew can barely keep up with the demand and they need more help to increase their supply. Tommy knows trouble is headed his way. More shocking details about Tommy’s family surface, and he realizes the news could potentially affect his business.
9	9	"Trust"	Carl Seaton	Elle Triedman	April 10, 2022
		Vic faces a devastating loss. Walter is ready to go to war and sends for heavy hitters from a notorious mob as extra force. Tommy soon realizes he needs more power but is turned down by one of his closest allies and is forced to turn to an unlikely resource to assemble an army of hitters.
10	10	"Family Business"	Deon Taylor	Vladimir Cvetko	April 17, 2022
		When the gangs face off, truths come to light, forever shifting the power balance of the Chicago drug game. This battle may be over, but the war is far from won.

Production

• Filming began on February 17, 2021 and ended on August 22, 2021.
• On May 20, 2021, it was announced that rapper Jeremih had been cast in a recurring role.
• The series takes place in 2021-2022 as it is set after Tommy leaves Tariq at the grave yard at the end of Book II season 1 finale. Furthermore, Season 1 finale end part takes place after the events of Season 2 Finale of Power Book II: Ghost.