Power Book IV: Force explained

Genre:Crime drama
Based On:Power created by Courtney A. Kemp
Creator:Robert Munic[1]
Opentheme:"Power Powder Respect" by 50 Cent and Jeremih[2]
Composer:Mark Batson
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:20
Editor:John Coniglio
Camera:Single-camera setup
Runtime:48–57 minutes
Network:Starz

Power Book IV: Force, or simply Force is an American crime drama television series created by Robert Munic[3] that premiered on February 6, 2022, on Starz. The series is a sequel and third spin-off to Power created by Courtney A. Kemp.[4] In March 2022, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on September 1, 2023. In December 2023, the series was renewed for a third season. In June 2024, it was announced that the third season will be the final season.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Episodes

Season 2 (2023)

Production

In August 2020, it was announced that the series had been given a greenlight with a 10-episode series order focusing on Joseph Sikora’s character of Tommy Egan. At that time, Robert Munic would serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.[5] In February 2021, eight additional cast members were added as series regulars: Lili Simmons, Gabrielle Ryan, Isaac Keys, Shane Harper, Kris D. Lofton, Anthony Fleming III, Lucien Cambric and Tommy Flanagan.[6] In May 2021, it was announced that Jeremih would be joining the cast in a recurring role.[7] In July 2021, it was announced that creator Robert Munic would leave as showrunner, citing creative differences; Courtney A. Kemp, who oversees all Power series, would replace him.[8] On March 9, 2022, Starz renewed the series for a second season with Gary Lennon joining as showrunner.[9] On December 15, 2023, Starz renewed the series for a third season.[10] On June 13, 2024, it was announced that the third season will be the final season.[11]

Broadcast

Power Book IV: Force premiered on February 6, 2022, on Starz.[12] The second season premiered on September 1, 2023.[13]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has an approval rating of 100% with an average score of 7/10 based on 5 reviews.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zorrilla. Mónica Marie. July 7, 2021. 'Power Book IV: Force' Showrunner Robert Munic Leaves Starz Series. February 5, 2022. Variety. en-US. February 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205005102/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/power-book-iv-force-showrunner-robert-munic-leaves-series-1235013047/. live.
  2. Web site: Abraham. Mya. January 19, 2022. 50 Cent Releases Official Video For 'Power Book IV: Force' Theme Song, "Power Powder Respect": Watch. February 5, 2022. VIBE.com. en-US. February 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205005318/https://www.vibe.com/music/videos/50-cent-power-book-iv-force-theme-song-power-powder-respect-video-1234643599/. live.
  3. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. July 7, 2021. 'Power Book IV: Force': Robert Munic Exits As Showrunner Of Starz Series. February 5, 2022. Deadline. en-US. January 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220125071342/https://deadline.com/2021/07/power-book-iv-force-robert-munic-exits-showrunner-starz-1234787190/. live.
  4. Web site: Lynch. Jason. October 24, 2021. Power Creator Courtney A. Kemp Is Netflix-Bound. February 5, 2022. en-US. February 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205005052/https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/courtney-a-kemp-turned-starzs-power-into-a-hit-franchise-and-now-shes-netflix-bound/. live.
  5. Web site: Porter . Rick . Third 'Power' Spinoff Gets Greenlight at Starz . . January 25, 2022 . August 31, 2020 . January 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065016/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/third-power-spinoff-gets-green-light-at-starz-4052873/ . live .
  6. Web site: Petski . Denise . 'Power Book IV: Force': Lili Simmons, Gabrielle Ryan, Tommy Flanagan Among 8 Cast In Starz's Series . . January 25, 2022 . February 18, 2021 . January 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065043/https://deadline.com/2021/02/power-book-iv-force-lili-simmons-gabrielle-ryan-kris-d-lofton-tommy-flanagan-starz-series-kris-d-lofton-isaac-keys-anthony-fleming-lucien-cambric-1234693892/ . live .
  7. Web site: Petski . Denise . 'Power Book IV: Force': Jeremih Joins Starz Series As Recurring . . January 25, 2022 . May 21, 2021 . January 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065041/https://deadline.com/2021/05/power-book-iv-force-jeremih-starz-series-recurring-1234761586/ . live .
  8. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 'Power Book IV: Force': Robert Munic Exits As Showrunner Of Starz Series . . January 25, 2022 . July 6, 2021 . January 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065045/https://deadline.com/2021/07/power-book-iv-force-robert-munic-exits-showrunner-starz-1234787190/ . live .
  9. Web site: Petski . Denise . 'Power Book IV: Force' Renewed For Season 2 By Starz With New Showrunner As Series Creator Exits . Deadline . March 9, 2022 . March 9, 2022 . March 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220309190435/https://deadline.com/2022/03/power-book-iv-force-renewed-season-2-starz-1234974459/ . live .
  10. Web site: 'Power Book IV: Force' Renewed For Season 3. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. December 15, 2023. December 15, 2023.
  11. Web site: 'Power Book IV: Force' To End After 3 Seasons. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. June 14, 2024. June 13, 2024.
  12. Web site: Power: Starz Unveils Premiere Date, New Trailer for Book II: Ghost Spinoff. TVLine. Rebecca. Iannucci. August 4, 2020. August 4, 2020. August 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804145757/https://tvline.com/2020/08/04/power-spinoff-premiere-date-book-ii-ghost-starz/. live.
  13. Web site: 'Power Book IV: Force' Gets Season 2 Premiere Date, Teaser Trailer & First-Look Photo. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. May 22, 2023. May 22, 2023. May 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230522154541/https://deadline.com/2023/05/power-book-iv-force-season-2-premiere-date-trailer-first-look-photo-1235375563/. live.
  14. Web site: Power Book IV: Force: Season 1 . Rotten Tomatoes . November 14, 2023.

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