Power Book II: Ghost has set the highest views on Starz in a short amount of time. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series has accumulated 10.5 million viewers across all platforms following its 90-day post-premiere. Meanwhile, the fifth season of Power averaged 10.8 million viewers, but the timeframe for this accomplishment was longer than 90 days. The Power installment helms four series: Power, Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Power Book IV: Force.
In 2015, the Power franchise replaced Spartacus as Starz’s most-watched show, a feat it continues to hold. The series has been a dominant force on the streaming platform, with Ghost, Book III: Raising Kanan, and Book IV: Force also earning high viewing numbers over the weekend for any series premiere. Overall, subscribers have watched around 1.6 billion hours of the Power series, a testament to its enduring popularity, Starz reported.
Power Book II: Ghost boasts a star-studded cast, including Michael Rainey Jr., Mary J. Blige, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Gianni Paolo, Woody McClain, Lovell Adams-Gray, LaToya Tonodeo, Alix Lapri, Larenz Tate, Lightskinkeisha and Michael Ealy. Their performances bring the characters to life and add to the show’s appeal.
The show follows Tariq St. Patrick as he navigates between college life and a dangerous world of drugs and crime while stepping into his late father’s role. He faces challenges from law enforcement and a powerful crime family while striving for a better future. The series is known for its compelling storytelling, complex characters, and intense drama, making it a must-watch for fans of the Power franchise.
For the fourth season of Power Book II: Ghost, Brett Mahoney takes on the showrunner role. He also executive produces the series alongside the franchise’s creator Courtney A. Kemp, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton.
