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Starz is betting big again on its flagship crime drama franchise Power, and it's understandable why. Since the first installment aired on the network on June 7, 2014, it has become one of Starz's highest-rated shows and one of television's most-watched series. The network has officially greenlit Power: Origins, an 18-episode order for the series, which will follow the early lives of Power legends James “Ghost” St. Patrick and long-time partner Tommy Egan.

Created by Courtney A. Kemp and executive produced by 50 Cent, Power launched in 2014 and ran for six seasons, ending its original run in 2020. The series followed the double life of James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick), a smooth-talking nightclub owner trying to go legit while deeply entangled in New York’s brutal drug underworld. While the original show set the initial coordinates, Power Book II: Ghost followed Ghost’s son, Tariq (Michael Rainey Jr.), as he struggled with his...

Starz has ordered 18 episodes of a new “Power” prequel series, following the action-packed rise of two young dealers, Ghost and Tommy.

“Power: Origins” will expand the “Power” universe, as the teenage entrepreneurs on the rise make their mark on the New York City streets. This series will explore a new time period and allow fans to glimpses into the grit necessary for these young men determined to become legends.

“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” star MeKai Curtis will join the cast, reprising his role as Kanan Stark in the new prequel series. Casting for a young Ghost and Tommy, originally played by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora respectively, is yet to be announced.

“I’m excited to continue to explore the origin stories of the Power Universe’s founding fathers,” said Sascha Penn, showrunner, writer and executive producer. “Ghost and Tommy’s backstories have fueled years of constant fascination and speculation among fans,...

Starz has greenlit production on the new Power prequel series, Power: Origins, ordering 18 episodes for its premiere season. The series will continue to explore the Power universe in fresh and compelling ways, delving into the action-packed origin story of fan-favorite characters Ghost and Tommy as ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City.

A fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period in the Power franchise, Power: Origins will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game. Additionally, MeKai Curtis (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) is set to reprise his role as Kanan Stark.

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“I’m excited to continue to explore the origin stories of the Power Universe’s founding fathers,” said Sascha Penn, showrunner, writer and executive producer.

“Ghost and Tommy’s backstories have fueled...

You can’t keep a good Ghost (or a bad one, for that matter) down.

The character played by Omari Hardwick in Starz’s Power will live again in the prequel series Power: Origins, which the network officially ordered to series Tuesday.

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The new drama will follow Ghost and his best friend, Tommy...

A “Power” prequel exploring the origin story of Ghost and Tommy has received an 18-episode order at Starz.

The spinoff, aptly titled “Power: Origins,” was announced to be in development in March 2024. “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” star MeKai Curtis will reprise his role of Kanan Stark in “Origins,” while casting for Ghost and Tommy (played by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in the original “Power”) is yet to be announced.

The first season of “Origins” is described by Starz as a “fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period in the ‘Power’ franchise” that will “highlight the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game.”

Sascha Penn (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan”) will serve as the showrunner, writer and executive producer for “Origins,” which comes from Lionsgate TV. “I’m excited to continue to explore the origin stories of the ‘Power’ universe’s founding fathers,...

Power franchise fans officially have something new to look forward to.

Starz has picked up Power: Origins to series, becoming the Universe’s fifth installment and the second prequel following Power Book III: Raising Kanan. It will consist of 18 episodes, which will make up Season 1, with Raising Kanan creator Sascha Penn to serve as showrunner, writer, and executive producer.

Power: Origins follows Ghost and Tommy as ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City. The show’s logline says the new installment is a “fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time in the Power franchise, which will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game.”

Deadline understands the lead roles of Tommy and Ghost have yet to be cast. MeKai Curtis will reprise the role of early adult Kanan Stark in the new series,...

Power isn’t running out of, well, power.

Starz has greenlit production on the fourth Power spinoff — so, the fifth Power series in all — Power: Origins. The new series, which has an 18-episode season one order, will tell the origin stories of the Og Power fan-favorite characters Ghost and Tommy. MeKai Curtis of Power Book III: Raising Kanan will reprise his role as the young Kanan Stark. In timeline, Power: Origins serves as the direct sequel series to Raising Kanan.

Omari Hardwick played Ghost (real name James St. Patrick) on Power; Joseph Sikora played Tommy Egan. Those guys won’t fit the age required for the prequel; casting for the newbies has yet to happen, The Hollywood Reporter is told. Sascha Penn, who is creator/showrunner of Raising Kanan, will showrun Power: Origins.

“I’m excited to continue to explore the origin stories of the Power Universe’s founding fathers,...

The trailer for Power Book IV: Force season 3 reveals the release window for the show's final season. Focusing on the character of Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora), it was announced last June that Power Book IV: Force season 3 was coming back for one final outing. But even though the hit Power spinoff is coming to a close, Tommy may not be gone for too long.

Starz has released a new teaser for Power Book IV: Force season 3, confirming that the final installment will be released in Fall 2025. A more specific release plan has not been confirmed, though the teaser shows Tommy smiling and maintaining a cool exterior even in the face of mounting pressures and escalating dangers. Check out the teaser below:

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The new season will pick up where Power Book IV: Force season 2's ending left off,...

Starz has unveiled a teaser along with first-look images for the upcoming third and final season of its hit series Power Book IV: Force. The network also confirmed that the new season will debut this fall.

The story picks up with Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, facing bigger threats than ever before. With federal agents closing in and rival gangs challenging his control, Tommy’s mission to dominate Chicago’s drug trade becomes even more dangerous.

He has to take customers from other groups while dealing with Miguel Garcia, a rising power played by Manuel Eduardo Ramirez. Meanwhile, his alliances are strained, and his personal life is under serious pressure.

The season will also feature actors Isaac Keys, Kris D. Lofton, and Adrienne Walker as key characters. Miriam A. Hyman, Anthony Fleming III, and Lucien Cambric join the cast in important roles as well.

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Starz has released a teaser and first-look photos for the third and final season of its popular drama Power Book IV: Force, and confirmed it will premiere this fall.

The new season brings more action and drama as Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, faces even bigger challenges.

Tommy has a long list of enemies chasing him, including federal agents and rival street gangs. He’s focused on taking control of Chicago’s drug scene while trying to protect the people he cares about most.

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This season, Tommy needs to steal customers from rival groups if he wants to become the top kingpin. At the same time, he’s dealing with Miguel Garcia, played by Manuel Eduardo Ramirez, who is gaining power and making things even more dangerous. Tommy’s team is starting to fall apart, and his personal life is at risk too.

Starz has unveiled the first photos and an action-packed teaser for the upcoming third and final season of Power Book IV: Force. Season two premiered in September 2023 and Starz is targeting a fall 2025 release of season three.

Starz’s first small batch of photos from the final season features Joseph Sikora (Ozark) as Tommy Egan, Isaac Keys (The Oath) as Diamond Sampson, Manuel Eduardo Ramirez (Snowfall) as Miguel Garcia, Kris D. Lofton (Ballers) as Jenard Sampson, and Adrienne Walker (Law & Order: Organized Crime) as Shanti ‘Showstopper’ Page. Season three also stars Miriam A. Hyman (The Chi) as US Attorney Stacy Marks, Anthony Fleming III (Prison Break) as Jp, and Lucien Cambric (Chicago P.D.) as D-Mac.

“Tommy Egan (Sikora) is back with an ever-growing list of enemies. With the Feds on his tail and street gangs trying to take him down, Tommy must be strategic in his quest to...

Starz has released a teaser trailer and first-look photos for the third and final season of Power Book IV: Force, set to premiere in Fall 2025.

Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora) is back with an ever-growing list of enemies. With the Feds on his tail and street gangs trying to take him down, Tommy must be strategic in his quest to take over Chicago’s drug game, while also protecting those he loves the most.

This season, Tommy must poach customers from rival factions to have a chance at becoming kingpin, all while battling Miguel’s growing power and navigating an increasingly complex minefield of threats in the streets.

With a deepening divide within his coalition and his personal life under threat, Tommy must balance offense and defense to survive and protect everything he’s worked for.

The teaser and images offer a glimpse into the intensifying power struggles, shifting alliances and...

Starz is setting up the third and final season of its hit drama Power Book IV: Force with a teaser, first-look photos and confirming a fall premiere. Watch the video above.

In Season 3, Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora) is back with an ever-growing list of enemies. With the Feds on his tail and street gangs trying to take him down, Tommy is strategic in his quest to take over Chicago’s drug game, while also protecting those he loves the most. This season, Tommy must poach customers from rival factions if he has any chance at becoming kingpin, all while battling Miguel’s (Manuel Eduardo Ramirez) growing power and navigating an increasingly complex minefield of threats in the streets. With a deepening divide within his coalition and his personal life under threat, Tommy must balance offense and defense to survive and protect everything he’s worked for.

The cast also includes Isaac Keys as “Diamond Sampson,...

After conquering the music industry, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson made the seamless move into the world of film and TV, initially finding success as an actor in the likes of Get Rich or Die Tryin', and then shifting once again behind the camera as he became an innovative television producer. Alongside Courtney A. Kemp, Jackson helmed the beloved Power series, which has become one of the biggest successes of the past 10 years for Starz. With Power set to debut another chapter in the near future under the working title Power: Legacy, Jackson is far from resting on his laurels, officially setting the wheels in motion with Starz on another project, this time set in the cutthroat world of British boxing.

Through his G-Unit Film & Television, Jackson will helm Fightland, which, according to Deadline, will feature eight episodes in total with filming beginning this fall in London. In a statement, Jackson expressed his excitement about the production,...

Poweris getting a new spinoff, with key original stars set to reprise their roles. Beginning with the original Power series in 2014, from creator Courtney A. Kemp and executive producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, the spinoffs have so far included Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Power Book IV: Force. The crime drama has been a key component of the Starz shows' brand, with more offshoots on the way.

Deadlinenow confirms that another spinoff of Power is in the works at Starz. The project, currently known as Power: Legacy, hails from Power Book IV: Force's Gary Lennon and Kendra Chapman. They'll serve as executive producers on the planned series, with Lennon serving as showrunner. Michael Rainey Jr. and Joseph Sikora are expected to reprise their respective roles as Tariq St. Patrick and Tommy Egan in the project, which takes place in the present timeline.

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Exclusive: Amid Starz’s push to build original IP with a raft of fully owned series in development following the split from Lionsgate, the network is also staying in business with its former sister studio on the flagship Power franchise and its continuous expansion.

There is not one but two Power offshoots in the works, Deadline can reveal exclusively. The latest, which is currently untitled, comes from Gary Lennon (Power Book IV: Force) and Kendra Chapman (Power Book IV: Force), who executive produce, with Lennon also serving as showrunner. The writers room for the project, also known as Power: Legacy, is expected to open soon, sources said.

No other details are available; however, Joseph Sikora and Michael Rainey Jr. are expected to lead the new series set in the present timeline, reprising their Power franchise roles of Tommy Egan and Tariq St. Patrick, respectively, we hear.

The new offshoot is...

Nicole Kidman’s got a lot of horsing around in her future.

The Emmy- and Oscar-winning actress will star in and executive produce Girls and Their Horses, which is in development at Prime Video, our sister site Variety reports. Based on Eliza Jane Brazier’s 2023 novel, the series is a murder-mystery set in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Per the official logline, the plot “follows the newly wealthy Parker family as they aim to position their teenage daughters in the rarified, sometimes deadly world of competitive horse racing.”

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Exclusive: Mark Feuerstein has joined the cast of Courtney A. Kemp and Tani Marole’s new Netflix series, Nemesis, in a recurring role.

He will not return as Steven Ott from the Power franchise, which Kemp created; instead, he will play Sam Morrow, a high-powered attorney and total shark willing to toe the ethical line in the name of protecting his clients. Steven and Sam may not be the same guy, but they certainly have some things in common.

Feuerstein is the second Power star to join Nemesis, following Shane Johnson’s casting in April. It’s as yet unknown if Johnson and Feuerstein may share any scenes.

Nemesis is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force, expert criminal Coltrane Wilder (Y’lan Noel), meets an immovable object, brilliant police detective Isaiah Stiles (Matthew Law...

The 2014 drama series Power, created by Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson for Starz, is one of the cable network's most popular shows. It made Starz a household name alongside other hits of the 2010s like SpartacusandOutlander. The show has spawned numerous spin-offs, some still on the air over five years since Power ended. 50 Cent has been a great force for the franchise, working behind the scenes and in front of the cameras to keep them going, and Starz is looking to continue its relationship with the multi-hyphenate. Deadline reports that the network has opened a writers' room for 50 Cent's new show, Fightland, which has been in development since 2022.

Fightland is set within the high-stakes, cash-rich, dangerous world of British boxing. It follows "a disgraced, formerly incarcerated boxing champion who returns to London to seek vengeance against the crime family he thinks betrayed him. With edge-of-seat action...

The shocking season 4 finale of Power Book III: Raising Kanan has set up the final season of the prequel show. Starz's Raising Kanan took viewers back to the 1990s, building off the world and characters created in the show Powers. Mekai Curtis' Kanan has delved into the drug business, setting up his character arc in Starz's Power and the sequel series. The streaming platform picked up the show for a fifth season back in March 2024, which was very necessary after the shocking ending of Raising Kanan season 4.

According to Variety, Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 will sadly be the show's final season. Luckily, Shamiek Moore will officially join the cast as "Breeze," building off his surprising debut in the final episode of Raising Kanan season 4. Moore is best-known for voicing Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, but he's also had roles in Dope, Wu-Tang: An American Saga,...

Shameik Moore in ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ (Photo Credit: Starz)

Starz’s Power franchise finally revealed the identity of Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady. The character’s been talked about since the franchise first launched back in 2014, but it wasn’t until Power Book III: Raising Kanan season four’s finale that Breeze appeared on screen, played by Shameik Moore (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse).

Shameik Moore will continue playing Breeze as a new series regular in the upcoming fifth and final season. Per Starz: “Known as a drug kingpin from Jamaica, Queens, Breeze employed a young Kanan Stark, as well as James St. Patrick and Tommy Egan, with James and Tommy as his corner boys.”

The finale, which aired on May 15, 2025, showed Snaps (Wendell Pierce) and Pop (Erika Woods) introducing Kanan (MeKai Curtis) to Breeze. The introduction is a “lasting tie” between the original series and the prequel.

“It was...

Starz has added Shameik Moore to the cast of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, introducing him in tonight’s season four finale as the highly anticipated “Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady.” Moore will join the cast as a series regular in the prequel series’ upcoming fifth season, which has also been confirmed as the final season.

“It was always my intention that ‘Raising Kanan’ would run for five seasons, and thanks to my friends and partners at Starz and Lionsgate, as well as the incredible cast, crew and writing staff, I’ve been able to tell the entirety of the story I set out to tell way back in 2019,” said said Power Book III: Raising Kanan executive producer, writer and showrunner Sascha Penn.

Penn added: “Having said that, with the table we’ve set in this season finale and the inevitable introduction of Breeze, there is still an exceptionally intense and action-packed...

[This story contains major spoilers from the season four finale of Power Book III: Raising Kanan.]

It’s been an intense ride for Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Starz’s other spinoff series from its massive network redefining Power franchise launched in 2021. Unlike Power Book II: Ghost which was a continuation in the aftermath of Ghost’s death and the departure of Omari Hardwick, prequel Raising Kanan was charged with exploring a younger Kanan, the character Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson played in the flagship of the Power franchise that he and co-creator Courtney Kemp launched in 2014.

In the series spearheaded by showrunner Sascha Penn is a backstory that sought to explain how Kanan became the monster fans saw in the original. That meant bringing in Mekai Curtis as 15-year-old Kanan to play opposite Tony winner Patina Miller as his ambitious, drug-dealing mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas, who led the family drug business with her older brother, Marvin (London Miller) and youngest brother...

“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” will end with its upcoming fifth season, Variety has learned.

The show just aired its fourth season finale on Starz. The fifth season was announced back in March 2024, though it was not known that it would be the final season until now.

Spoilers Ahead For The “Raising Kanan” Season 4 Finale

Shameik Moore has joined the show for its fifth and final season. He made his first appearance in the Season 4 finale as the often mentioned but never before seen character Branford “Breeze” Frady.

“The ‘Power’ Universe fans have been patiently anticipating this moment and I’m honored to step into the iconic role of Breeze,” said Moore. “I jumped into a story that is already alive with such strong characters, but it was a fun challenge to find Breeze’s unique identity, and I can’t wait for fans to see how Breeze will shift dynamics in the story.

[This story contains spoilers for the season four finale of Power Book III: Raising Kanan.]

Power Book III: Raising Kanan season four just came to a close, but the previously announced season five is around the corner. To that end, we’ve got some good news and some bad news.

The good: Shameik Moore has been cast as Branford “Breeze” Frady. The fans have been waiting on that one.

The bad: Power Book III: Raising Kanan season five will be its last.

Ok maybe it’s not so bad; showrunner Sascha Penn says this was “always” his “intention.”

“It was always my intention that Raising Kanan would run for five seasons, and thanks to my friends and partners at Starz and Lionsgate, as well as the incredible cast, crew and writing staff, I’ve been able to tell the entirety of the story I set out to tell way back in 2019,” Penn said. “Having said that, with the table we...

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Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, has filed a lawsuit against Ryan Kavanaugh’s GenTV looking to block the streaming platform’s inaugural film Skillhouse.

Jackson, in a lawsuit filed in California federal court on Thursday, accuses Kavanaugh of failing to pay him and illegally exploiting his name to promote the horror movie, the first in a series of influencer-driven films the company plans to release. He alleges trademark infringement, false advertising and unfair competition, seeking at least $5 million.

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Lines are being drawn in the sand today in a Collider-exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming installment of Power Book III: Raising Kanan. This week will mark the fourth season’s seventh episode, “Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself,” which pushes the story further into what we can only presume will be a vicious, drama-filled, and brutal climax as Patina Miller’s Raquel Thomas continues her journey to become the biggest and most feared name in the drug dealing game. While MeKai Curtis, who plays the show’s titular lead, is absent from our exclusive sneak peek, audiences are invited to pull up a chair and sit in on a brainstorming session between Raquel, London Brown’s Marvin, and Tony Danza’s Stefano.

In a pinstriped button-up with his long white hair falling behind his shoulders, Stefano (Danza) gives his allies a breakdown of their competition. Things aren’t looking...

Exclusive: Netflix new crime drama Nemesis has cast its recurring cast with eight actors: Moe Irvin (Ahsoka), Stephanie Sigman (Narcos), Quincy Isaiah (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty), Jay Reeves (6888), Mike O’Malley (Heels), Khalilah Joi (Mayor of Kingstown), Shane Johnson (Power) and Siua Ikale’o (Chief of War).

The crime drama created by Courtney A. Kemp and Tani Marole is described as an action heist series in the vein of Power set in L.A., where the new series will film.

The project will reunite Kemp with Johnson, who played FBI Agent and attorney Cooper Saxe in the mothership series and its first spinoff, Power Book II: Ghost, both created by Kemp. He will bring to life the new character of Harvey in Nemesis.

Irvin plays Amos “Nightmare” Stiles, Isaiah plays Gideon “Deon” Davis, Reeves plays Jamel Brinkley, O’Malley plays Detective Rick Viggiano, Sigman plays Detective Nicolette Harper, Joi...

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In the limited series, “an innocent father (Worthington...

Exclusive: Sophina Brown, Jeff Pierre and Cedric Joe round out the series regular cast of Nemesis, a crime drama created by Courtney A. Kemp (“Power” Universe) and Tani Marole described as an action heist series in the vein of Power set in L.A. where the new series will film.

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Reasonable Doubt is getting a major dose of power.

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Exclusive: Gabrielle Dennis (The Big Door Prize) and Michael Potts (The Piano Lesson) have joined the cast of Nemesis, a crime drama created by Courtney A. Kemp (“Power” Universe) and Tani Marole described as an action heist series in the vein of Power set in LA where the new series will film.

In series regular roles, Dennis will play ‘Candace Stiles’ and Potts will play ‘James Sealey.’

They join the previously announced cast of Matthew Law, Y’Ian Noel, Cleopatra Coleman, Tre Hale, Domenick Lombardozzi, Jonnie Park and Ariana Guerra.

Nemesis is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal), Coltrane Wilder (Noel), meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective), Isaiah Stiles (Law). What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn, amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics and explosive action,...

With hits like ‘Power,’ ‘Bmf,’ and ‘Hightown,’ Starz has mastered the art of street-level crime dramas that keep fans hooked.

The first time I realized Starz was doing something different was when “Power” blew up. It wasn’t just another crime show - it was a full-blown phenomenon, the kind that had fans dissecting every episode and debating character choices like they were real people. Then came the spin-offs – “Power Book II: Ghost,” “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” and “Power Book IV: Force” - each one expanding the world and proving Starz wasn’t just making crime dramas, it was building an empire. Add in “Bmf,” a gripping, real-life crime saga, and “Hightown,” a dark and twisty murder mystery set against Cape Cod’s heroin crisis, and it’s clear: if you want gritty, high-stakes crime dramas that pull you in and never let go, Starz is the best streaming service for it.

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Courtney Kemp is back exploring life on the streets but this time at Netflix. A big force behind the Power universe, Kemp has a new crime thriller, Nemesis. This is the first show to be greenlit by the streamer from a deal she signed earlier on, according to Deadline. The new show takes place in Los Angeles, and is described as an action heist thriller with the same feel as Power. Casting for the lead roles has already been done with Matthew Law (Abbott Elementary) and Y'Ian Noel (Insecure) being the nemesis. Law plays Isaiah Stiles and Noel plays Cotrane Wilder. Nemesis reunites Kemp with Power actors Domenick Lombardozzi and Jonnie Park, who have also been cast as Dave Cerullo and Chris Choi. Other cast members include Cleopatra Coleman as Ebony Wilder, Cotrane's wife, Tre Hale as Darren "Stro" Stroman, Cotrane's right hand man, and Ariana Guerra as Yvette Cruz,...

Running Point appears to be a slam dunk for Netflix.

The Kate Hudson-led basketball comedy has been renewed for Season 2 at the streamer, just one week after its 10-episode first season dropped.

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Matthew Law and Y’lan Noel are set to star in an upcoming crime drama Nemesis!

The new series, which just got the greenlight from Netflix, hails from the creator of Starz’s hit franchise Power, Courtney Kemp, along with Tani Marole, as part of the former’s overall deal with the streamer, according to Deadline.

Keep reading to find out more…

Nemesis is described as an action heist series in the vein of Power, but set and filmed in Los Angeles, and centers on “two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal), Coltrane Wilder (Noel), meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective), Isaiah Stiles (Law). What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn, amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics and explosive action, actually gives birth to an exploration of what drives us,...

Netflix loves itself a heist drama — and its latest one, greenlit on Wednesday, hails from executive producer Courtney A. Kemp (overlord of the Power universe) and series creator Tani Marole.

Nemesis is described as the story of two men on either side of the law, “the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective). What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn, amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics and explosive action, actually gives birth to an exploration of what drives us,...

Netflix has greenlit a crime drama from someone who knows the genre well: Power creator Courtney A. Kemp.

The streamer has picked up a series from creators Kemp and Tani Marole titled Nemesis, which will tell the story of “two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective),” according to the logline. “What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn, amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics and explosive action, actually gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.”

The series, which will film in Los Angeles, is the first product of Kemp’s overall deal with Netflix, where she moved after six years at Power franchise producer Lionsgate TV.

Matthew Law (Abbott Elementary) and Y’Ian...

In this day and age of peak(ish) TV, it’s not unusual for a series to cap a season with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger. But the third season of the Starz hit Power Book III: Raising Kanan dropped one and then some.

“I don’t think anyone was ready for how it ended,” star Patina Miller told The Hollywood Reporter during a special event in partnership with Starz in Park City, Utah, during the Sundance Film Festival in January. “It literally ended on two bangs.”

Two bangs followed by two bodies hitting the floor to close out a wild and action-packed third season. The fourth is locked and loaded and ready to roll out on March 7, and ahead of its debut Miller joined showrunner, executive producer and Power guru Sascha Penn, title star Mekai Curtis and the one and only Tony Danza for a compliment-filled panel discussion at Pendry Park City.

Courtney A. Kemp has nabbed her first series greenlight under her overall deal with Netflix.

Variety has learned that Netflix has ordered the drama series “Nemesis,” which is co-created by Kemp and Tani Marole in his series writing debut. The official logline for the series states:

“‘Nemesis’ is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective). What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn, amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics and explosive action, actually gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.”

“Tani and I are excited to bring a hard-hitting psychological crime drama to Netflix, specific in location, but broad in universal themes of right and wrong, love and loss, and loyalty vs self-preservation,...

Netflix has officially greenlighted Nemesis, the first series under Power universe creator Courtney A. Kemp’s overall deal with the streamer. Created by Kemp and Tani Marole, the project had already been casting for a couple of months.

Matthew Law and Y’Ian Noel have been tapped for the titular leads. Also cast as series regulars are two Power alums, Domenick Lombardozzi and Jonnie Park, as well as Cleopatra Coleman, Tre Hale and Ariana Guerra.

Described as an action heist series in the vein of Power set in LA, the new series will film in Los Angeles.

Nemesis is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal), Coltrane Wilder (Noel), meets an immovable object (a brilliant police...

Another big guest star is about to circle Dexter’s dark orbit: Neil Patrick Harris has joined the cast of this summer’s Paramount+ With Showtime revival Dexter: Resurrection, TVLine has learned.

While not much is known about Harris’ role, he’s set to play a character named Lowell. The series, which was first announced in July, will see Michael C. Hall reprise his role as serial killer Dexter Morgan, with franchise vets David Zayas (as Detective Angel Batista), James Remar (as Harry Morgan) and Jack Alcott (as Harrison Morgan) returning as well. A prequel, Dexter: Original Sin,...

The highly anticipated fourth season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan is set to premiere on March 7, with new episodes dropping every Friday on Starz and its streaming platforms. Fans can now get a glimpse of what’s in store through the newly released trailer, which teases intense drama, power struggles, and a quest for vengeance.

In the latest season, Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis) and his mother Raquel Thomas (Patina Miller) continue to navigate the treacherous world of drug operations. Their journey is fraught with dangerous alliances and betrayals, as they struggle to maintain control over their empire.

The trailer also reintroduces key characters, including Snaps (Wendell Pierce), Pop (Erika Woods), Stefano Marchetti (Tony Danza), and Unique (Joey Bada$$). Unique’s presence looms large over the season, as he seeks revenge and poses a significant threat to the Thomas family.

Returning cast members include Malcolm Mays as Lou, London Brown as Marvin,...

Starz released today the explosive trailer for season four of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, which premieres Friday, March 7. New episodes of the unpredictable, star-studded and action-packed drama will be available to stream weekly on Fridays on the Starz app and all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.

The captivating new trailer shows a more confident Kanan (MeKai Curtis) continuing to step out of the shadow of his formidable mother, drug queen pin Raquel Thomas (Patina Miller), as she questions if she can trust her son and business partner.

The two continue to expand their drug empire, working with street legends “Snaps” (Wendell Pierce) and “Pop” (Erika Woods) and Italian mob boss Stefano Marchetti (Tony Danza), all while a resurrected “Unique” (Joey Bada$$) is working in the shadows, looking for vengeance against those he believes wronged him.

Season three of Power Book III: Raising Kanan averaged over 9 million viewers per episode,...

On Tuesday, less than a month before the season four premiere on March 7, Starz dropped a trailer for the new batch of episodes of Power Book III: Raising Kanan. It opens with the title character, Kanan Stark, played by Mekai Curtis, fielding questions about identity and pondering exactly who he wants to be in the shadow of his powerhouse mother, Raq, played by Patina Miller.

Who can blame him after that explosive season three finale that ended in a bloodbath and brought mother and son face to face with the realization that they may be much more alike than they previously thought. “I want them to see me as me, not who my mother is,” Kanan says in the new clip.

As it unfolds, the trailer shows a more confident Kanan paving his way in business while Raq questions if she can trust her son in blood and business. As...

The trailer for the fourth season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” has been released. The season premieres March 7, with episodes hitting the Starz platforms and app on Fridays.

In the trailer, Kanan (MeKai Curtis) and his mother Raquel Thomas (Patina Miller) navigate their drug operations. Other characters feature like Snaps (Wendell Pierce), Pop (Erika Woods), Stefano Marchetti (Tony Danza) and Unique (Joey Bada$$).

The cast also includes Malcolm Mays as Lou, London Brown as Marvin and Hailey Kilgore as Jukebox. New additions are Pardison Fontaine playing B-Rilla, Sibongile Mlambo as Imani Okoye, Chris Redd playing Early Tyler and Paul Ben-Victor as Phil Russo.

Season’s 4 description, per Starz, includes issues posed by Unique, whose path to revenge threatens the Thomas family members.

The show’s third season reached an average of more than nine millions viewers each episode, according to Starz. That season saw Kanan separating himself from his mother’s influence,...