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Topic: Power Book IV

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Power Book IV: Force
GenreCrime drama
Gangster (part 2)
Romance (part 2)
Thriller (part 2)
Created byRobert Munic[1]
Based onPower created by Courtney A. Kemp
Starring
Opening theme"Power Powder Respect" by 50 Cent and Jeremih[2]
ComposerMark Batson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes21
Production
Executive producers
EditorJohn Coniglio
Camera setupSingle-camera setup
Running time48–57 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkStarz
ReleaseFebruary 6, 2022 (2022-02-06) –
present (present)
Related

Power Book IV: Force, or simply Force is an American crime drama television series created by Robert Munic[3] that premiered on February 6, 2022, on Starz.[4] The series is a sequel and third spin-off to Power created by Courtney A. Kemp.[5] In March 2022, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on September 1, 2023.[6][7] In December 2023, the series was renewed for a third season.[8] In June 2024, it was announced that the third season will be the final season.[9]

Cast

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Main

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  • Joseph Sikora as Tommy Egan
  • Isaac Keys as David "Diamond" Sampson
  • Lili Simmons as Claudia "Claud" Flynn
  • Gabrielle Ryan as Gloria (season 1)
  • Shane Harper as Victor "Vic" Flynn
  • Kris D. Lofton as Jenard Sampson
  • Anthony Fleming as JP Gibbs
  • Lucien Cambric as Darnell "D-Mac" McDowell
  • Tommy Flanagan as Walter Flynn (seasons 1–2)
  • Miriam A. Hyman as Stacy Marks (season 2; guest season 1)
  • Adrienne Walker as Shanti 'Showstopper' Page (season 2)
  • Carmela Zumbado as Mireya Garcia (season 2)
  • Michael Rainey Jr. as Tariq St. Patrick (season 3)
  • Woody McClain as Cane Tejada (season 3)
  • Gianni Paolo as Brayden Weston (season 3)

Supporting

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  • Audrey Esparza as Liliana (season 1; guest season 2) (voice)
  • Jeremih as Elijah (season 1)
  • Chanell Bell as Lauryn Williams (seasons 1-2)
  • Konstantin Lavysh as Rodovan Mirkovic
  • Guy Van Swearingen as Paulie "Pierogi" Muzaski (seasons 1–2)
  • Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson as Marshall Cranon
  • Phil Donlon as Simon McDougal (season 1)
  • Debo Balogun as Seamus Bennigan (seasons 1-2)
  • Barton Fitzpatrick as Blaxton (season 1)
  • Mirelly Taylor as Mrs. Soto (season 1)
  • Paulina Nguyen as Mai Liet (season 1)
  • Blythe Howard as Adrienne (season 1)
  • Patricia Kalember as Kate Egan
  • Monique Gabriela Curnen as Detective Blanca Rodriguez (season 1)
  • Michael J. Ferguson as Francis "2-Bit" Johnson (season 3)
  • LaToya Tonodeo as Diana Tejada (season 3)
  • Alix Lapri as Effie Morales (season 3)
  • Naturi Naughton as Tasha St. Patrick (season 3)
  • Paris Morgan as Yasmine St. Patrick (season 3)
  • Debbi Morgan as Estelle Green (season 3)
  • Paige Hurd as Lauren Baldwin (season 3)
  • Muni Long as Alexis (season 3)
  • Lil Durk as Bronze (season 3)

Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110February 6, 2022 (2022-02-06)April 17, 2022 (2022-04-17)
210September 1, 2023 (2023-09-01)November 10, 2023 (2023-11-10)
31020252025

Season 1 (2022)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [10]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [10]U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"A Short Fuse and a Long Memory"Larysa KondrackiRobert MunicFebruary 6, 2022 (2022-02-06)0.648[11]
22"King of the Goddamn Hill"Kieron HawkesRobert MunicFebruary 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)0.311[12]
33"Firestarter"Shana SteinKendra Chanae ChapmanFebruary 20, 2022 (2022-02-20)0.431[13]
44"Storm Clouds"Kieron HawkesAllison IntrieriFebruary 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)0.404[14]
55"Take Me Home"Eif RiveraRobert MunicMarch 6, 2022 (2022-03-06)0.572[15]
66"This is Who We Are"Kieron HawkesSylvia L. JonesMarch 13, 2022 (2022-03-13)0.477[16]
77"Outrunning a Ghost"Bart WenrichKirkland MorrisMarch 20, 2022 (2022-03-20)0.451[17]
88"He Ain't Heavy"Rob HardyMichael CobianMarch 27, 2022 (2022-03-27)0.399[18]
99"Trust"Carl SeatonElle TriedmanApril 10, 2022 (2022-04-10)0.465[19]
1010"Family Business"Deon TaylorVladimir CvetkoApril 17, 2022 (2022-04-17)0.505[20]

Season 2 (2023)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [21]Directed byWritten by [22]Original air date [10]U.S. viewers
(millions) [23]
111"Tommy's Back"Rob HardyGary LennonSeptember 1, 2023 (2023-09-01)0.198
122"Great Consequence"Carl SeatonKendra Chanae ChapmanSeptember 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)0.201
133"War & Ice Cream"Cierra "Shooter" GlaudéTerri KoppSeptember 15, 2023 (2023-09-15)0.254
144"The Devil's in the Details"Kieron HawkesNikki McCauleySeptember 22, 2023 (2023-09-22)0.240
155"Crown Vic"Lisa DemaineSammy Horowitz & Adam PasenSeptember 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)0.304
166"Here There Be Monsters"Robert TownsendLa Monte EdwardsOctober 6, 2023 (2023-10-06)0.207
177"Chicago Is Heating Up!"Sharon LewisAnthony FlorezOctober 13, 2023 (2023-10-13)0.281
188"Dead Reckoning"Eif RiveraMelody CooperOctober 20, 2023 (2023-10-20)0.274
199"No Loose Ends"Lisa DemaineTerri Kopp & James SlainmannNovember 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)0.304
2010"Power Powder Respect"Deon TaylorGary Lennon & Amelia SwedeenNovember 10, 2023 (2023-11-10)0.307

Production

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In August 2020, it was announced that the series had been given a greenlight with a 10-episode series order focusing on Joseph Sikora’s character of Tommy Egan. At that time, Robert Munic would serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.[24] In February 2021, eight additional cast members were added as series regulars: Lili Simmons, Gabrielle Ryan, Isaac Keys, Shane Harper, Kris D. Lofton, Anthony Fleming III, Lucien Cambric and Tommy Flanagan.[25] In May 2021, it was announced that Jeremih would be joining the cast in a recurring role.[26] In July 2021, it was announced that creator Robert Munic would leave as showrunner, citing creative differences; Courtney A. Kemp, who oversees all Power series, would replace him.[27] On March 9, 2022, Starz renewed the series for a second season with Gary Lennon joining as showrunner.[6] On December 15, 2023, Starz renewed the series for a third season.[8] On June 13, 2024, it was announced that the third season will be the final season.[9]

Broadcast

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Power Book IV: Force premiered on February 6, 2022, on Starz.[4] The second season premiered on September 1, 2023.[7]

Reception

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On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has an approval rating of 100% with an average score of 7/10 based on 5 reviews.[28]

References

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  25. ^ Petski, Denise (February 18, 2021). "'Power Book IV: Force': Lili Simmons, Gabrielle Ryan, Tommy Flanagan Among 8 Cast In Starz's Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
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