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Power (TV series)

Power is an American crime drama television series created by Courtney A.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Power is an American crime drama television series created by Courtney A. Kemp in collaboration with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. It originally aired on Starz from 2014 to 2020 and follows James St. Patrick, a New York nightclub owner who secretly leads a drug empire.

Premise

Power follows James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a nightclub owner in New York who wants to leave the criminal world behind while remaining tied to a lucrative drug operation. The series focuses on the conflict between his legitimate ambitions, his family life, and his criminal associations.

Production and broadcast

The show was created by Courtney A. Kemp and produced with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. It aired on Starz for six seasons from 2014 to 2020.

Reception

Power received positive reviews after its debut and became a major ratings success for Starz. Sources describe it as one of the network’s highest-rated programs and among cable television’s most-watched shows.

Franchise

The series expanded into a franchise with multiple spin-offs. Wikipedia reports three spin-offs had aired and two more were in development as of the cited information.

Key facts

  • The series was created by Courtney A. Kemp and co-produced with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
  • It premiered on Starz on June 7, 2014 and ended on February 9, 2020.
  • The story centres on James St. Patrick, also known as “Ghost,” who tries to build a legitimate business while running a drug network.
  • The show became one of Starz’s highest-rated series and one of cable’s most-watched shows.
  • The series led to multiple spin-offs, with three aired and two additional projects reported in development.
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Canadian context

Power has been widely available to Canadian viewers through the broader Starz franchise and related streaming/distribution services, but the core series is a U.S. production with no specifically Canadian setting or production identity in the cited sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Power about?
It is about James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a New York nightclub owner who secretly runs a drug empire and tries to go legitimate.
Who created Power?
The series was created by Courtney A. Kemp, in collaboration with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
When did Power first air?
It premiered on Starz on June 7, 2014.
When did Power end?
The original series ended on February 9, 2020.
How many seasons does Power have?
It ran for six seasons.
Did Power have spin-offs?
Yes. The franchise expanded into multiple spin-offs, including three that had aired and two reported in development.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_(TV_series)
    Supports: Creator, premise, original run, season count, reception, and spin-off franchise details.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3281796/
    Supports: Premiere date and basic series identification.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/power
    Supports: Creator, network, genre, release date, and series classification.
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/power/1000615254/
    Supports: Series premise, cast context, network, and format.