- Original release
- Previous episode S01E11 - Paris Green
- Number S01E12
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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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A Return to Normalcy
Nucky faces Election Day in Atlantic City and pulls out all the stops to keep power in Republican hands. Torrio brokers a discussion between Nucky and Rothstein to resolve their growing gang war, as well as Rothstein's looming federal indictment over the World Series. Both Jimmy and Eli voice their growing resentment towards Nucky, and find they have an ally in the Commodore. Van Alden seeks a sign on whether or not to leave Atlantic City, but receives unexpected news from Lucy. Margaret weighs new information about Nucky's first marriage and her uncertain future to make a final decision on her role in his life.
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.
