The premiere season of Power Book II: Ghost is set to air in two parts, with the midseason finale on Sunday, October 4, and a return set later this year for the five remaining episodes. I am looking forward to releasing Power Book III: Raising Kanan and Power Book IV: Force soon.” In the second season, Tariq’s journey with the Tejada family will get even more complicated - and more dangerous - as he begins to understand the man he’s going to become.”Īdded EP Jackson: “When I had the idea to create the Power Universe, I knew there were going to be many levels to its success, I am glad the fans agree. But we’ve proven everyone wrong - and thanks to Starzplay, we have fans in the UK, France, Mexico, Brazil and beyond, all plugging into the Power Universe.
Back in 2012, 50, Mark and I were warned that a premium series with leads of color would never work for a global audience. “To have our fans return - and bring new viewers to the first spinoff in the Power Universe - is a dream come true. “I am incredibly humbled by and grateful for the response from our Power fans - the best fans in the world, period,” creator, showrunner and EP Kemp said. The spinoff picks up shortly after the Power series finale, with Tariq (Michael Rainey Jr.) working to get his mother Tasha (Naturi Naughton) out of jail after she took the fall for her son in the murder of James St. It is a privilege to be able to continue the journey of Power with the audience and we look forward to delving deeper into this world in exciting new ways for many seasons to come.” “What Courtney, Curtis and their team have accomplished in creating the Power Universe is nothing short of extraordinary. “The success of Ghost right out of the gate is a tribute to the quality of Courtney’s storytelling, the strength of the Power franchise and the loyalty of our incredible fans,” Christina Davis, President of Programming at Starz. The Starz/Lionsgate series also broke records on the Starz app in the week after its premiere, driving subscriber acquisition up 42%, while also setting new records internationally as the top-performing series across the Starzplay International streaming platform in several markets including the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Brazil. That number is expected to grow in the coming weeks with additional platform partners reporting. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Ghost drew nearly 7.5 million multiplatform views in its debut week, making it the most-watched new series in the network’s history. The first spinoff series in the expanded Power Universe franchise from executive producers Courtney A. Tasha Smith serves as director and executive producer for the series, which already has been renewed for a second season.On the heels of a record-setting series premiere, Starz has ordered a second season of Power Book II: Ghost.
Jackson executive produces with showrunner and writer Randy Huggins. “We’re thrilled to continue partnering with Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson on a number of upcoming series and are excited for the continued expansion of the Power Universe with Power Book IV: Force upcoming in February, which will kick off our most robust programming slate in the network’s history.”īMF, produced through Jackson’s G-Unit Film and Television in association with Lionsgate Television, is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980’s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in this country. “The success of the BMF season one finale and the launch of Power Book II: Ghost season two, which drove some of our highest viewership, is a testament to how strongly our programming continues to resonate with our subscribers and continues to set Starz apart as a leader in programming by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences,” Starz president and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch said.
BMF was renewed for Season 2 just after its premiere, while Power is Power Book V: Force is gearing up for its February launch. Kemp on the first of their three spinoffs of the Power franchise. and Canada, and day-and-date in Europe, Latin America and Japan via Starzplay.īoth series hail from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, with Jackson teaming with Courtney A. The two dramas premiered worldwide across all platforms including on Starz in the U.S. 2, respectively, Sunday among premium telecasts and Black households in total day (L+SD).
In total, the two shows drew nearly 6 million combined multiplatform views on Sunday, with additional platforms still to report, according to Starz. 'Outlander': Starz Sets Season 6 Return Date