James “Ghost” St. Patrick has a new home. All six seasons of Power, the Starz crime drama created by Courtney A. Kemp and executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, are now streaming on Netflix in the U.S. The series arrived on November 9, per FandomWire, after Netflix first announced the move on Tudum in July.
That’s 63 episodes, all of which had streamed on Hulu since 2017, according to What’s on Netflix. Omari Hardwick stars as Ghost, the New York nightclub owner trying to get out of the drug game, with Naturi Naughton as Tasha, Joseph Sikora as Tommy, Lela Loren as Angela and 50 himself as Kanan.
What’s Included (and What Isn’t)
In the U.S., Netflix only has the original series. The spinoffs, Ghost, Raising Kanan and Force, stay exclusive to Starz here. Outside the U.S. and Canada, Netflix is getting all four series through a licensing deal with Lionsgate Television. The upcoming Power: Origins and Power: Legacy aren’t part of the deal.
The IAHHM Take
This is a big moment for one of the most important Black-led dramas of the last decade. Power premiered on Starz in 2014 and became the network’s flagship show, and it turned 50 Cent into a real TV mogul through G-Unit Film and Television. Fif went from rap’s biggest villain to running a whole TV universe, and Netflix just put the original in front of a massive new audience.
For new viewers, this is the best binge of the season. For the day-ones, it’s time for a rewatch to settle the debates. Tasha or Angela? Was Ghost ever really the good guy? And did Tommy deserve better?
Looking for more to watch this weekend? Check out our Hip Hop On Screen guide. So who’s starting the rewatch tonight?
Sources: Netflix Tudum, What’s on Netflix, FandomWire
