‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Obtains Early Season Four Renewal from STARZ

Written by John Edward Betancourt 

It is definitely safe to say that the Power Universe on STARZ is one of the most popular franchises out there right now. Because fans keep tuning in, in droves, to see everything this franchise has to offer, years after the flagship series went off the air, and their desire for more makes sense. Because Raising Kanan is a brilliant and engaging series for certain, one that is providing us with a stunning origin story. Plus, Force, gives us everything we’ve ever wanted when it comes to Tommy Egan. And of course, Ghost is incredibly captivating since it is one of the few crime dramas out there to explore the generational impact of this lifestyle.  
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In fact, we are so eager to see where Tariq’s journey is going to take him, since he continues to struggle with his desire to be free of the game whilst falling into the allure of the game, and we have been so loyal in our viewership, that STARZ provided fans of this franchise with quite the gift today. In that, well ahead of the season three premiere of Power Book II: Ghost, the show has received an early season four renewal, and it’s added Michael Ealy to the cast of season four as a series regular. A move that truly ensures that we get more of this incredible story and can have our burning questions answered and with that in mind, here are more details on this incredible announcement, courtesy of STARZ. 

‘STARZ announced today its hit series “Power Book II: Ghost” has been renewed for a fourth season ahead of its highly-anticipated March 17 season three premiere.  Production has just begun in New York, with Michael Ealy (Barbershop, Takers) joining the cast as a new series regular for season four.
 
Ealy joins the cast as Detective Don Carter, a rising NYPD officer who was on track to become Police Commissioner, until his wife was killed in a crossfire between rival drug gangs.  Vowing to make the streets safer, Carter traded in his tie for a kevlar vest and now leads an elite NYPD drug task force that elicits concrete results against drug related violence.  While his achievements are noteworthy public recognition, nothing can bring back his lost love.
 
“The high-octane drama of ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ continues to resonate with our viewers and we’re thrilled to get season four production underway ahead of our season three debut,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for STARZ. “It’s clear our fans are ready to devour more of this explosive series and we look forward to having Michael join our incredible cast.”  
 
Season three of “Power Book II: Ghost” will premiere on Friday, March 17 at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and internationally on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platforms across the UK and Brazil. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 9 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada. 

“Power Book II: Ghost” is the first series in the expanded “Power” Universe franchise.  Brett Mahoney (Empire, The Following) serves as showrunner and executive producer for season three. The “Power” Universe series is executive produced by the creator and showrunner of the original “Power,” which inspired the full universe- Courtney A. Kemp- through her production company End of Episode, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Atmosphere Entertainment MM. In addition to Mahoney, Kemp, Jackson and Canton, “Power Book II: Ghost” is executive produced by Chris Selak. Lionsgate Television produces the series for STARZ.

About “Power Book II: Ghost” Season Three
The third season of “Power Book II: Ghost” kicks off with Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.) determined to get his trust, get back to his family, and get out of the game for good. The emergence of a ruthless new connect interrupts Tariq’s plans to reunite with Tasha (Naturi Naughton) and Yaz (Paris Morgan) and puts him, Brayden (Gianni Paolo), and Effie (Alix Lapri) back into business with the Tejadas as they’re challenged to move more weight than ever before. When Brayden brings Tariq in as an intern at his family’s hedge fund Weston Holdings, the drug business expands beyond Stansfield and the streets onto Wall Street, while Tariq is also shown an alternate, legitimate path to success. Monet Tejada (Mary J. Blige), set ablaze by the death of her son Zeke Cross, is willing to pay a hefty price to avenge her firstborn and keep the rest of her children - and the business - in line as she works closely with Davis MacLean (Cliff “Method Man” Smith) to solve Zeke’s murder and keep the feds off her trail.  Business is booming when a staggering reveal forces Tariq to reckon with a betrayal from those closest to him... and a R.I.C.O. investigation mounting into the entire drug enterprise, pulling Tariq deeper into the business and even closer to the legacy of his father. 
 
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About STARZ 
STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company. 
 
About Lionsgate 
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world.  The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.’ 

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Michael Ealy (Photo Courtesy of DeWayne Rogers.)