For years, the “Power” Universe expanded by splitting its biggest players into separate corners of the map. Now Starz is bringing two of its most recognizable survivors back under one roof and putting New York City at the center of the franchise once again. Starz has officially greenlit “Power: Legacy,” a new eight-episode series that reunites Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, and Tariq St. Patrick, played by Michael Rainey Jr. The announcement marks a major shift for the long-running franchise, which has spent the last several years building separate stories around both characters before finally steering them back toward each other.
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The move comes after the conclusion of “Power Book II: Ghost“ and “Power Book IV: Force,” which followed Tariq’s rise following the death of his father, James “Ghost” St. Patrick, and Tommy’s efforts to establish himself as a major player in Chicago. Their paths crossed again during the “Force” finale, setting the stage for what Starz is now positioning as the next major chapter in the Power Universe.
According to Starz, Tommy returns to New York in “Power: Legacy” and joins forces with Tariq as the pair attempt to navigate the city, the streets, and the complicated legacy left behind by Ghost.
“Power never dies, and this chapter is our biggest yet,” executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson said. “Fans have been waiting to see Tariq and Tommy together, and now they’re taking over New York City. Bringing Joseph and Michael back together is special, they’ve turned these characters into true icons of the ‘Power’ universe.”
The series arrives at an important moment for the franchise. Since the original “Power” ran from June 7, 2014 before concluding on February 9, 2020. Since then, Starz has transformed the property into one of cable television’s most successful interconnected universes.
“Power Book II: Ghost” followed Tariq’s evolution after Ghost’s death, while “Power Book IV: Force” tracked Tommy’s move to Chicago. Meanwhile, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” explored the early years of Kanan Stark and is set to launch its fifth and final season on June 12. Starz is also developing another prequel, “Power: Origins,” which will focus on younger versions of Ghost and Tommy.
Veteran Power writer and producer Gary Lennon will serve as showrunner and executive producer on Legacy. The series is based on a pilot script Lennon co-wrote with Kendra Chapman Davis. Franchise creator Courtney A. Kemp returns as executive producer through End of Episode, while Jackson executive produces through G-Unit Film and Television. Mark Canton, Davis, Sikora, and Chris Selak also executive produce. Michael Rainey Jr. will serve as a producer on the project.
“The fans have spoken, and we listened,” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming at Starz. “Power doesn’t die, it evolves with its audience, and for over a decade the ‘Power’ Universe has remained at the forefront of culture. We’re thrilled to reunite Joseph and Michael to deliver a new chapter that fuses the franchise’s iconic legacy with bold, boundary-pushing storytelling.”
For Starz, the decision is also a strategic one. The Power franchise remains one of the network’s most valuable properties and continues to generate strong audience engagement years after the original series ended. The company recently highlighted the brand as a cornerstone of its programming lineup while continuing to expand the universe through new series and prequels.
Lennon hinted that the reunion may not be as simple as fans hope.
“I’m thrilled to reunite with Starz to bring this latest chapter of the ‘Power’ Universe to fans and especially proud to be entrusted with continuing Tommy and Tariq’s story as showrunner on ‘Power: Legacy,'” said Lennon. “It’s going to be electrifying to see if these two men can share the city, the game and the intoxicating drug known as Power.”
That question may become the foundation of the entire series. Tommy and Tariq have history, loyalty, and plenty of reasons to trust each other. They also share a connection to Ghost, a relationship that has complicated nearly every major decision either man has made. New York may be familiar territory, but in the Power Universe, alliances rarely stay intact for long.
