(Starz)
The Power series was a big hit for Starz and the spin-offs have also performed very well for the cable channel. Now, it’s been revealed that one of the announced spin-offs has been cancelled.
A crime drama, the Power series debuted in 2014 and ran for six seasons and a total of 63 episodes. Created and produced by Courtney A. Kemp in collaboration with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, the show’s stars include Omari Hardwick (above, left), Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton, Joseph Sikora, Shane Johnson, and Rotimi Akinosho. It tells the story of James St. Patrick (Hardwick). An intelligent and ruthless drug dealer, he uses the alias of “Ghost” and wants to leave his life of crime behind and pursue legitimate business dealings as a nightclub owner.
In 2019, Starz ordered the Power Book II: Ghost spin-off series. Then, on the day that the Power series was coming to a close, the cable channel announced that three more series had been added to the slate.
Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Power Book IV: Force have all since launched and have performed very well for Starz, rivaled only by the channel’s popular Outlander series.
Plans for Power Book V: Influence, however, has been cancelled, according to the president of original programming for Starz, Kathryn Busby. The Influence spin-off was to star Larenz Tate (above, right) as politician Rashad Tate, a ruthless man pursuing power. A reason for the show’s cancellation was not given.
While Tate won’t be getting his own series, the actor has already played the councilman in a dozen installments of Power Book II: Ghost and is expected to return for the already-ordered third season. Tate previously played the role in 29 episodes of the original Power series.
Season two of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, starring MeKai Curtis and Patina Miller, is currently airing on Sunday nights. It has already been renewed for a third season.
What do you think? Are you disappointed that plans for the Power Book V: Influence were cancelled? Do you enjoy the various Power series?
At first I was a bit disappointed that it was being canceled, but at the same time sometimes you can do something too much and then it don’t be as good as the original series. So maybe it’s a good thing that it didn’t happen. I’m sorry, I do love Larenz Tate. He’s a very talented actor and all those that were counting on possibly of power five. But maybe it’s for the best because they do tend to overdo some of these spin-offs. Thanks!
I enjoyed Power. They need to bring Ghost back.
My family watches Power so much! I like this show so much! I’m very disappointed that’s why they cancelled this show for no good reasons.
Please don’t cancel we love all the shows we need this Why tease use with great shows then take them off there is nothing else on tv
Yes pleaseeeee give this show a chance….I think it will be great!! Everyone loves Larenz Tate & his character!! Please give it a chance…at least one season
This would have been my favorite of the series. Power is devolving into a pure drug wars anthology, and, like many successful franchises, it’s moving away from the African American experience and converting into a white centered crime series. It will go the way of the TV series, New York Undercover.
Definitely disappointed as the original concept for the story known as “Power” was mine. It was originally called “Never Go Back” and Ghost’s original name was “Silence.”
This was one of the greatest series on all platforms.. I’m very disappointed..
I want Ghost back!!!!
No, counselman Tate is not exciting. Bring Ghost back.
Power is one of the best series on television, let 50 take his brainchild to the next level. I’ve watched every last episode of all the books & we love them! Just let 50 do his thang!
Yes I’m disappointed and I want to see Tate’s story! These are dope shows and the writers are vicious. Please bring his show back!
Please give the show a chance we Love All the Powers
This sucks bring this back
I love all the power series i think they should do power book V the influencer. At least give it chance before pulling the plug on the show come on Starz!!