Intense drama and new characters give Power Book II: Ghost a soap opera flair in season 2

Seven years ago, TV viewers were introduced to Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.), the 12-year-old son of drug kingpin James “Ghost” St. Patrick and his ride-or-die wife, Tasha St. Patrick, in Power. Throughout six seasons of the Courtney Kemp-created series, Tariq transformed from a precocious young tween into a grown man whose sinister and calculating demeanor is more like his father’s than he’d ever care to admit. Now in Power Book II: Ghost, which picks up directly after the events of the original series, Tariq is coming into his own.

The first season of the spin-off chronicled Tariq’s life in the days and weeks following his father’s murder. Determined to adhere to the conditions of his father’s will, Tariq enrolled in the prestigious Stansfield University to obtain his degree. However, with his mother on trial for his father’s murder, he found himself following in Ghost’s footsteps as a means of financial freedom.

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How 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' Soars Beyond The Original Series With Women At The Heart

Hollywood isn't exactly breaking the mold when it comes to new ideas. Though series like P-Valley and Sex Education offer fresh voices and perspectives, many of the films and TV series coming down the pipeline are reboots, revamps, or even flat-out retellings of narratives that we've already seen. Therefore, when Power Universe creator Courtney Kemp announced multiple spinoffs from the titular show, it caused quite a stir on social media and in the industry. 

Power followed James "Ghost" St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick), a powerful drug kingpin on a quest to become a legit businessman. However, throughout six seasons, Ghost learns that you can't outrun the sins of your past. The original series has spawned several spinoffs, including Power Book II: Ghost, which chronicles the life of Ghost's son, Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.), in the aftermath of his father's death. 

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