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The ''Power'' Universe (or ''Power'' franchise) is an American
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of television crime drama series created by Courtney A. Kemp in collaboration with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. The franchise produced one of the highest-rated and most-watched shows on
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Television series


''Power'' (2014–2020)

James St. Patrick finds himself in trouble when he is caught between balancing two separate lives. Trying to leave his past as a smooth yet ruthless drug-dealer nicknamed "Ghost," his new goals to be a legitimate nightclub owner and to save his crumbling marriage don't come easy. As the "ghost" of his past comes to roost, James must evade the police, manage shifting economic alliances, and attempt to leave the criminal world behind.


''Power Book II: Ghost'' (2020–2024)

Serving as a sequel to the original series, ''Power Book II: Ghost'' follows Tariq St. Patrick as he navigates a new life. With a desire to shed his father's legacy, he too finds himself entangled in the complications of drug operations and family affairs. With mounting pressure to save his family, he must learn to balance his drug operation, take on the cutthroat Tejada family, and avoid scrutiny from local and federal law enforcement.


''Power Book III: Raising Kanan'' (2021–present)

In a prequel to the original series, ''Power Book III: Raising Kanan'' follows the journey of young Kanan Stark as he first gets into the drug-dealing game in the 1990s to his role as a major antagonist in ''Power.''


''Power Book IV: Force'' (2022–present)

In the second sequel spin-off to ''Power,'' ''Power Book IV: Force'' follows Tommy Egan as he leaves New York behind to try to become the greatest drug-dealer in all of Chicago.


''Power: Origins''

A fifth series in the Power Universe was announced to be in development at
Starz Starz (stylized in all caps as STARZ; pronounced "stars") is an American pay television network owned by Starz Entertainment, and is the flagship property of Starz Inc. Launched in 1994 as a multiplex service of what is now Starz Encore, ...
on March 13, 2024. The series will focus on the early years of James "Ghost" St. Patrick and Tommy Egan in the 1990s, exploring their rise in New York City's criminal underworld. It will feature younger versions of key characters, including Ghost, Tommy, Angela, and Tasha. "Power: Origins" is set to be the fourth spinoff in the Power franchise, following Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Power Book IV: Force. While no release date or specific casting details have been announced, the show is highly anticipated and may include crossover potential with Raising Kanan, which also explores this time period.


Other series


''Power Book V: Influence''

The development of ''Power Book V: Influence'' was cancelled in August 2022 and the series would not be moving forward. ''Power Book V: Influence'' was set to follow Rashad Tate's political career. The spinoff was supposed to focus on Tate’s second run for governor of New York, with Larenz Tate reprising his role. However, Starz decided not to move forward with this project, likely because Tate’s character already plays a prominent role in ''Power Book II: Ghost''. Starz programming executives have mentioned that the character's story could continue to unfold within that series.


''Power: Legacy''

The development of ''Power: Legacy'' was announced in June 2025, with Gary Lennon and Kendra Chapman writing, producing and Lennon set as showrunner, and the series centered around Tommy Egan and Tariq St. Patrick.


Accolades


Theme songs

The opening themes for all four series are songs performed by the executive producer of the show, 50 Cent.


References


External links

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