POWER

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Power

Year: 2014 First Air: 2014-06-07
Overview

In contemporary New York City, a charismatic nightlife entrepreneur seems to have everything: a thriving club, a devoted family, and connections in all the right places. Beneath the polished surface, he secretly runs a high-end drug operation catering to the city’s elite. As he pushes to go legitimate for good, rival crews, shifting loyalties, and relentless law enforcement close in. Balancing ambition and survival tests every relationship he values.

Synopsis

Power follows James Ghost St. Patrick, a driven New York club owner whose upscale venue draws celebrities, politicians, and power brokers. Unknown to most, Ghost is also the leader of a lucrative drug business built to serve wealthy clients discreetly. Tired of the constant danger, he begins plotting an exit from the criminal world and a full transition into legitimate success. But the life he wants is complicated by the life he has created. His closest partner has his own priorities, rivals look for openings, and police investigations tighten around his network. At home, Ghost tries to protect his wife and children from the truth while keeping up appearances in public. Each step toward freedom triggers new consequences, forcing him to make hard choices about loyalty, love, and control. The series tracks how ambition and secrecy collide as Ghost fights to hold on to everything at once.

Cast
Trivia
A New York nightclub kingpin tries to go legit while secrets, rivals, and law enforcement close in.
Q1: Which actor portrays James "Ghost" St. Patrick in Power?
Answer: Omari Hardwick
The lead performance anchors the show’s tension between ambition, family, and the drug trade. Recognizing the actor helps connect Power to its broader cast and spin-offs.
Q2: Which actor plays Tommy Egan, Ghost’s closest partner in Power?
Answer: Joseph Sikora
Tommy’s bond with Ghost drives many of the series’ biggest conflicts and turning points. Their partnership is a defining dynamic of the show.