- Original release
- Previous episode S01E01 - Boardwalk Empire
- Number S01E02
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Director
Tim Van Patten
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Writer
Terence Winter
- Country United States
- Original language English
- Genres Crime, Drama, History
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The Ivory Tower
Investigating a crime which he feels has been pinned on a scapegoat, straight-arrow Agent Nelson Van Alden pays a visit to Nucky and leaves convinced that the Treasurer is "as corrupt as the day is long". Nucky quickly does damage control, enlisting his brother, Sheriff Elias Thompson, to close ranks with their underlings. Nucky discusses the upcoming election with his aging mentor, Commodore Louis Kaestner, with whom he debates the women's vote issue. Later, before heading out for a night on the town, Nucky rebukes an irate Arnold Rothstein over the phone, then meets privately with Margaret Schroeder, who asks him for help in providing for her children. As a long day ends, a traveling salesman named George Baxter, in town for a few days with an unwilling young beauty named Claudia, makes a startling discovery while on the road home to Baltimore.
In the landscape of television dramas, few shows have managed to capture audiences' attention quite like "Power." This spellbinding series, which aired from June 7, 2014, to February 9, 2020, on Starz, features a riveting storyline centered around James St. Patrick, known by his street name "Ghost." Portrayed masterfully by Omari Hardwick, Ghost is not your typical drug dealer; he is intelligent and strategic with dreams that reach beyond his criminal past. His ambition to become a legitimate nightclub owner forms the crux of the narrative as viewers are taken on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through his dual life amid crime and aspirations.
The first season lays a firm foundation for what unfolds in subsequent seasons. In each episode, we witness Ghost's struggle between underworld dealings and his desire for legitimacy. The pilot episode introduces us to Truth nightclub—a venture aimed at distancing himself from the drugs that built his empire. But just as he seems poised for success, trouble lurks around every corner as rival gangs target him and potential betrayals emerge from within his circle. The stakes couldn't be higher as Ghost attempts to keep both worlds separate while ensuring his family's safety.
As we delve deeper into Season 1, we encounter an array of complex characters that enrich this crime drama's fabric. Joseph Sikora shines as Tommy Egan—Ghost's hot-headed best friend whose loyalty often leads them down dark paths together. Meanwhile, Naturi Naughton delivers an emotional performance as Tasha St. Patrick—Ghost’s wife who grapples with her own dilemmas while managing their family life alongside Ghost’s dangerous profession. The dynamics between these characters create tension and intrigue throughout the season as they navigate their intertwined fates.
