“I am so grateful to Chris Albrecht, Carmi Zlotnik, and everyone at Starz for their support of Power. I am thrilled and excited to have the opportunity to create a season two that we plan to be bigger and better than the first,” shared series creator Courtney Kemp Agboh (The Good Wife).

Starring Omari Hardwick (Being Mary Jane), Power tells the story of entrepreneur James “Ghost” St. Patrick, owner and operator of the hottest nightclub in New York City. He has a beautiful wife, an enviable residence, and grand aspirations to one day head a Fortune 500 company, which, with the connections he’s made recently, is looking like something within the realm of possibility. However, one thing very few know is that the club is actually a front for a large-scale drug network, with Ghost’s fortune made through strictly illegitimate channels.

Yet Ghost is tired from years as a hustler and doesn’t want to continue living such a dangerous life that could threaten his freedom and those he loves, so he’s putting feelers out for a potential exit from the network. What he doesn’t realize, though, is that leaving would threaten his relationship with his wife, who has gotten used to the type of lifestyle that a city-wide drug ring can provide, and further endanger his family, since there are many people who benefit from the existence of Ghost’s network. And those people are more than willing to go to any means necessary in order to keep the status quo going for as long as possible.

In addition to Hardwick, Power stars Naturi Naughton (The Client List), Joseph Sikora (Boardwalk Empire), Lela Loren (Gang Related), Sinqua Walls (Teen Wolf), and Kathrine Narducci (The Sopranos).

Power airs Saturdays at 9:00 on Starz. You can watch the series premiere here.

What did you think about the first episode of Power? Will Ghost ever be able to leave his life in the drug world? Where could the show go both this season and next season?

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On tonight’s series premiere of Power, Ghost has begun thinking about exiting the drug network and going straight, as he doesn’t think he can achieve his dreams with this other life weighing on him. The only problem is that nobody in his life wants him to leave – his business partners depend on the volume of income that Truth can bring, while his wife has grown accustomed to the lifestyle that his ownership of the club has provided for them. Afraid of being picked up by the cops and having his chance of becoming the man he wants to be taken away, Ghost is stuck in a situation he can’t get out of, since those he works with will do whatever it takes to keep the money coming in and him as the genial face of the nightclub. But what’ll happen when Ghost runs into his first love one night at Truth? Will he begin trying to live up to the man he once was, the man she still sees him as?

The series premiere of Power airs tonight at 9:00 on Starz.

Will Ghost be able to get out of the drug business with his body, sanity, and professional reputation in tact? Would his wife still love him if he wasn’t New York City’s drug kingpin? How will running into his first love change the way he views his position in the network?

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Created by Courtney Kemp Agboh (The Good Wife) and executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (Get Rich or Die Tryin’), Power tells the story of James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick), who runs one of the hottest clubs in New York City. Ghost has always dreamed of becoming a major power player in the city and the connections he’s made through his time at the club have put him on the path toward owning a Fortune 500 company one day. But Ghost has a secret – the club that has been frequented by many of the city’s social elites? The club that has garnered quite a bit of media coverage? It’s all a front for a drug network.

However, Ghost wants to get out of the drug game and go straight, since he’s grown more anxious about the heights the club has reached and the escalating chance of his being caught up in charges. It might not be that easy, though, when he’s responsible for the finances of a lot of people, people who might not want the face of their network to up and vanish just as the network starts becoming lucrative. Will Ghost ever be able to break away from his past so that he can have a fair shot at a future?

In addition to Hardwick, Power stars the likes of Naturi Naughton (The Playboy Club), Joseph Sikora (Boardwalk Empire), Lela Loren (Gang Related), Sinqua Walls (Teen Wolf), Kathrine Narducci (The Sopranos), and Sonya Walger (Lost).

The series premiere of Power is set to air Saturday, June 7th at 9:00 on Starz. You can check out trailers for the series here and here.

Will you be watching Power? Does having an episode ahead of time make you more likely to sample it? Can a show that goes against the grain of what works on its network find an audience?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdSPnSw9TBI

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Created by Courtney Kemp Agboh (The Good Wife), Power tells the story of James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Hardwick), a nightclub owner in New York City who aspires to lead a Fortune 500 corporation. He seems to be well on his way, as his nightclub has allowed him to make all sorts of connection to the city’s elite, but the reason his establishment has boomed since it opened a short time ago is because it’s a front for a drug network. Although Ghost has built a nice life for himself off the backs of other people, he’s toying with the idea of going straight and climbing the corporate ladder on his own legitimate merits. But not everyone is going to be happy to have their meal ticket try and leave the network, not when he knows more than he should about the operation.

In addition to Hardwick, Power stars Naturi Naughton (The Client List), Joseph Sikora (Boardwalk Empire), Sinqua Walls (Teen Wolf), Kathrine Narducci (The Sopranos), and Lela Loren (Gang Related).

The series premiere of Power is set to air Saturday, June 7th at 9:00 on Starz.

Will you be watching Power? Do you think Ghost will be able to make it out of the network with his life and the lives of those he loves in tact? Can a drama with this vibe make it on Starz, which is decidedly friendlier toward loud genre fare?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5drQNOxNcQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeO0cEcOZ1k

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Created by The Good Wife‘s Courtney Kemp Agboh, Power tells the story of ambitious club owner James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick), a man who seems to have everything going for him. He’s got a gorgeous wife who he has a sturdy relationship with; the two live in a dream penthouse in Manhattan that serves as a daily reminder of the stature he has in the city; and his club has quickly become one of the hottest spots in all the city thanks to its uber famous clientele. However, what most don’t know is that the club is a front for one of the most lucrative drug networks in the nation.

Though Ghost has made his fortune through a less than savory operation, he’s decided to try and go straight, using the power and influence he acquired through his club to leverage his way into one day owning a Fortune 500 company. But will those he works for and with ever allow him to completely drop out of the operation, considering the importance his club plays in keeping suspicion off of the city’s elite? What will Ghost have to give up in order to get the normal life he so desperately craves?

In addition to Hardwick, Power stars Naturi Naughton (The Client List), Lela Loren (Gang Related), Sinqua Walls (Teen Wolf), Victor Garber (Alias), and Sonya Walger (Lost).

You can check out the music video for “Big Rich Town” below, as well as a teaser here and a trailer here.

Will you be watching Power? What do you think about the video for “Big Rich Town”? Do you think Ghost will be able to fully separate himself from the drug game?

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From The Good Wife‘s Courtney Kemp Agboh, Power tells the story of club owner James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick) and the dreams that he has of one day owning a Fortune 500 company. He seems to be doing everything right – he has a beautiful, loyal wife whom he loves dearly; his club has become successful beyond what even he could have expected; and he’s made the type of connections in and around New York City that will serve him well in the future. However, what most don’t know about Ghost is that the club is a front for one of the city’s most lucrative drug networks, something that Ghost wants to change when he decides to get out of the business and go legit. But when so many people’s livelihoods depend on the club being fully operational, will it be that easy to leave?

In addition to his role on the ABC spy drama, Garber has appeared on the likes of Deception, Web Therapy, and Sleepy Hollow, while Walger’s television credits include Tell Me You Love Me, Common Law, and Parenthood. They join a cast that includes the likes of Naturi Naughton (The Client List), Kathrine Narducci (The Sopranos), and Adam Huss (Femme Fatales).

Power is set to premiere sometime this summer on Starz. You can check out a teaser for the series here.

Will you be watching Power? Are you excited to see Garber and Walger back on television? How does the show look from the various teases Starz has released?

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Ghost is a major player in one of the city’s biggest illegal drug networks, making his future not his to decide. A lot of people depend on him performing and using his reach at the club to expand their client base, yet he’s decided that he wants to go legit and leave his sordid past behind. He’s tired of having to balance his two selves and keep things from those he loves, so with the considerable income he’s earned from his time in the drug game, Ghost has enough financial security to exit the network and go his own way. Except when he tries to leave, those who work under, with, and around him aren’t so quick to let him go, not when he could easily rat them out if the feds come knocking at his door and not when he has the life that so many of them are looking to build.

In addition to Hardwick, Power stars Naturi Naughton (The Client List), Joseph Sikora (Boardwalk Empire), Sinqua Walls (Teen Wolf), Kathrine Narducci (The Sopranos), and Lela Loren (Gang Related).

The series premiere of Power is set to air this summer on Starz.

Will you be watching Power? Do you think Ghost can find a way out of the drug game without leaving too many bodies behind? What will he have to give up to go legit and pursue his ambitions?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6iZNAyFQPk

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After years of building himself up, though, Ghost is ready to leave the criminal life behind in favor of actively pursuing his goals of being a high-powered executives, the likes of whom he serves at his club. Going legit won’t be easy with so many dangerous, well-connected people relying on the drug business he’s led to prominence and though Ghost may have people whose hands he trusts the network in, he might not be able to leave, since they would always worry about him turning on them if his back was against the wall and he became connected to any type of criminal behavior. Can Ghost find a way to separate himself from the life he once lived in order to live the life he always wanted?

In addition to Hardwick, Power stars the likes of Naturi Naughton (The Client List), Diane Neal (Law & Order: SVU), Sinqua Walls (Teen Wolf), Audrey Esparza (Floating Sunflowers), and Vinicius Machado (Conflicted).

Power is set to premiere sometime this summer on Starz. It’ll be the second series premiere on the network this year following pirate drama Black Sails, which kicks off its run this coming Saturday.

Will you be watching Power? What do you think about the first teaser for the show? Is Ghost ever going to pull himself fully away from the drug business?

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This week on TVHackr, we talked about the latest addition to the Homeland writing staff, when to expect a return to Dallas, and a renewal for Witches of East End, while the internet touched on Iranian TV, the 50th anniversary of JFK’s assassination, and how television has impacted Christmas music.

Betrayal 1.08 Preview: Jack and Sara Deal with Their New Family Dynamics
On the most recent episode of Betrayal, Jack and Sara dealt with their affair being exposed, while TJ becomes reckless after what happened to Brandy.

Ravenswood Midseason Finale Sneak Peeks: Is Miranda in Danger?
On the midseason finale of Ravenswood, Caleb sensed that Miranda was in danger, while Remy uncovered a major clue and a dangerous connection was revealed.

Witches of East End 1.07 “Unburied” Recap
While the identity of the shifter was revealed on Witches of East End, a novelist moves to East End to research his novel and Freya tries to change her dreams.

Dallas: TNT Sets Season 3 Premiere Dates
The third season of Dallas is set to premiere Monday, February 24th at 9:00 on TNT.

Castle Review: “Disciple”
When Castle and Beckett investigate a murder in which the victim resembles Lanie, the team believes that the members of the 12th Precinct at the next targets.

Russell T. Davies to explore gay life with Channel 4 shows
Queer as Folk creator Russell T. Davies has two new gay-themed series in development – Cucumber, about a 40-something man and his boyfriend, and Banana, which will focus on many different shades of gay love/life.

HIMYM spinoff: ‘How I Met Your Dad’ pilot ordered by CBS
CBS has ordered a pilot for How I Met Your Dad, to be developed by How I Met Your Mother creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas and former Up All Night showrunner Emily Spivey.

ABC Announces Midseason Premiere Dates, Time Change for Revenge
Among the moves ABC made for midseason are pushing Revenge back an hour, moving Suburgatory back to 8:30, and splitting Tuesdays at 10:00 between two dramas.

FX Orders Drama Series The Strain, Sets a July Debut
FX has ordered a 13-episode first season of The Strain, a series based on a trilogy of vampire novels from director Guillermo del Toro.

The Tomorrow People 1.07 Sneak Peek: Has Stephen Become a Liability?
On the most recent episode of The Tomorrow People, John sensed a tension between himself and Cara, while Stephen had a moment of clarity regarding his father.

The Tomorrow People: Queer as Folk Alum Robert Gant to Guest Star
Queer as Folk alum Robert Gant will be guest starring on two episodes of The Tomorrow People as a love interest for Stephen’s mother Marla.

Witches of East End 1.08 Preview: Wendy Discovers Joanna Hid the Key
On the next episode of Witches of East End, Wendy finds out that Joanna buried the key, while Ingrid suspects that Mike has ulterior motives and the shifter targets Freya.

The Bridge Showrunner Meredith Stiehm Departs for Homeland
The Bridge showrunner Meredith Stiehm has departed the FX drama and returned to Homeland, where she wrote several episodes during the first two seasons.

Ravenswood Winter Premiere Preview: Eternity is Right Now
On the winter premiere of Ravenswood, Caleb deals with his encounter with Miranda on the other side and the group’s progress in unraveling the mystery gets derailed by Dillon.

World-Renowned Dancers Join Starz Ballet Drama Flesh and Bone
Star drama Flesh and Bone, about a dancer who joins a New York company, has added a choreographer and a slew of dancers.

Pretty Little Liars and Ravenswood Winter Premiere Spoilers
ABC Family has released the episode descriptions for the Pretty Little Liars season premiere and the Ravenswood winter premiere.

HBO to Premiere Toxic Hot Seat Documentary Monday, November 25th
HBO will be premiering a new documentary, this one about the chemical industry, on Monday, November 25th.

Black Sails to Premiere Saturday, January 25th on Starz
The eight-episode first season of Black Sails is set to premiere Saturday, January 25th at 9:00 on Starz.

Showrunner Shonda Rhimes to release memoir in 2015
Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes has signed a book deal that will see a memoir published in 2015.

Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles to Premiere November 23rd on HBO
HBO will be premiering a Sarah Silverman comedy special on Saturday, November 23rd.

The Sound of Music Live!: NBC Releases Full Trailer Featuring Cast
Get a look at upcoming NBC television event The Sound of Music Live!, which had a full trailer released this week.

FOX Announces Midseason Schedule Changes
Among the changes to FOX’s midseason schedule are a move for Glee, a hiatus for The Mindy Project, and a special airing of The Following.

How I Met Your Mother 9.10 Review – Mom and Dad
While Barney wants to see his parents back together, Ted is blamed for the mess-up of a wedding-related duty.

Syfy Announces 2014 Premiere Dates for Lost Girl, Bitten, Being Human, and More
Syfy has announced premiere dates for Lost Girl, Bitten, Face Off, Being Human, and Opposite Worlds.

Starz Drama Power Begins Production, Adds to Cast
Crime drama Power, about a nightclub owner whose other life is as the kingpin of a drug ring, has began production in New York.

Reign 1.07 Preview: The Castle Comes Under Siege
On the next episode of Reign, the castle comes under siege and Francis is taken hostage, while Diane tells Bash of her plan to have him declare legitimate.

Witches of East End Renewed for Season 2 by Lifetime
Supernatural drama Witches of East End has been renewed for a second 13-episode season by Lifetime, which will premiere in late 2014.

Need a little Christmas? TV trots out top holiday music (USA Today)
Don’t look now, but several of the year’s top holiday music releases are artists who have strong ties to television.

How Live TV Helped America Mourn The Loss Of JFK (NPR)
NPR’s Fresh Air takes a look at how live television made it possible for the United States to mourn the assassination of JFK.

Iran’s state TV tries ‘soft power’ to win hearts and minds (The Guardian)
The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting has expended vast financial resources to compete with Persian-language satellite programs beamed into the country from abroad.

The World’s Most Jaw-Dropping Reality TV Shows (Foreign Policy)
Foreign Policy brings you several reality television series from around the world that are different from what people think of when they hear the term “reality TV”.

For So Long Deemed So Lowly, Television Is Now Officially an Artform (PopMatters)
PopMatters reviews How to Watch Television by Jason Mittell and Ethan Thompson, a book that was released this past August.

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Created by The Good Wife writer Courtney Kemp Agboh, Power follows James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick), a handsome, successful nightclub owner who wants to use the power and capital he’s acquired from his club to build an empire for himself and his wife Tasha (Naturi Naughton). However, the dream of a comfortable life and one day owning a Fortune 500 company is farther away than anyone knows, as Ghost is living a double life that prevents him from being all that he can be. Specifically, he’s the kingpin of the most lucrative drug network in New York, the man whom many livelihoods depend on. As such, getting out of the criminal life that he’s been in isn’t going to be easy and will threaten his marriage, business, and family in the process.

In addition to Hardwick, Naughton, and Sikora, Power is set to star the likes of Lela Loren (Gang Related); Sinqua Walls (Teen Wolf); La La Anthony (La La’s Full Court Life); Adam Huss (El Mascarado Massacre); and Debbi Morgan (All My Children).

Will you be watching Power? Do you think that Ghost will ever be able to leave the life that he created for himself? How will those in Ghost’s life react to learning that he’s involved in something no one would expected him to be involved in?

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