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SummaryThe spinoff to Power follows Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.) as he begins college and tries to help his mother Tasha (Naturi Naughton) get out of jail. Meanwhile, Monet Stewart Tejada (Mary J. Blige) is targeting college students as new customers.

Created By:Courtney A. Kemp

❮ Power Book II: Ghost

Season 1

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Sep 6, 2020

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Episode 1 • Sep 6, 2020 • 70 m

The Stranger

As Tariq St. Patrick begins his new life at Stansfield University, he's torn between two worlds: doing as his mother said, living his life as a normal college kid; or doing what she taught him, hustling product.

Episode 2 • Sep 13, 2020 • 60 m

Exceeding Expectations

Haunted by the legacy of his father, Tariq tries to understand who James St. Patrick was to the people in his life, how it's shaped Tariq's own life, and how the memories of his father define the man Tariq wants to become.

Episode 3 • Sep 20, 2020 • 61 m

Play the Game

Tariq struggles with the weight of providing for his mother's mounting legal defense while juggling the rigors of Ivy League life.

Episode 4 • Sep 27, 2020 • 62 m

The Prince

After Monet's agreed to do business with him, Tariq initiates his play to control the drug market on campus, while insulating his and Monet's involvement.

Episode 5 • Oct 4, 2020 • 61 m

The Gift of the Magi

On Tariq's 18th birthday, Saxe brings him news that could blow up Tasha's case; Tariq is concerned about Brayden's budding relationship putting their business in danger.

Episode 6 • Dec 6, 2020 • 62 m

Good vs. Evil

Tariq fears a violent collision course with Cane, but his hands are tied by letting Brayden in on the arrangement with the Tejadas.

Episode 7 • Dec 13, 2020 • 62 m

Sex Week

As the heat is turned up on campus, Tariq isn't trying to be left in the cold with Lauren or Diana.

Episode 8 • Dec 20, 2020 • 62 m

Family First

Tariq can't help but feel left out, as parents flood the campus for homecoming at Stansfield.

Episode 9 • Dec 27, 2020 • 63 m

Monster

After the head-on collision of Tariq's worlds at Homecoming, the campus is hot, causing problems as he tries to settle up on debts.

Episode 10 • Jan 3, 2021 • 68 m

Heart of Darkness

Tariq will do whatever it takes to clear his mother; but knowing he's not in the clear with Monet, Tariq is backed against the wall.

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Sep 8, 2020

Decider

There’s a ton of stuff going on in the first episode of Power Book II: Ghost. But Power garnered big audiences because, despite being a bit soapy and unbelievable at times, it carried lots of fine performances and more than enough quality writing to overcome its flaws. That trend continues with the first sequel.

Sep 8, 2020

Variety

This soapy drama full of unintentionally comedic moments has a lot of heavy lifting ahead. ... As it stands, “Power Book II: Ghost” is a hate-watching worthy spinoff for cosmic retributionists who hope Tariq gets his comeuppance. Sadly, that is as unlikely as this dude becoming a fan favorite.