- Original release
- Previous episode S02E08 - Two Boats and a Lifeguard
- Number S02E09
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Director
Brad Anderson
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Writer
Steve Kornacki
- Country United States
- Original language English
- Genres Crime, Drama, History
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Last update
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Battle of the Century
Arriving in Belfast, Nucky and Owen meet with IRA leaders with a barter proposition. Meanwhile, in Atlantic City, Jimmy and his partners broker a deal with George Remus for his “medicinal” alcohol before taking a break to see/hear the Dempsey fight. Margaret frets when Emily’s illness takes a turn for the worse. Dunn Purnsley orchestrates a worker’s strike at the Ritz. Waxey Gordon takes action against Manny Horvitz in Philadelphia, and Randolph and Clifford Lathrop grill Halloran about Nucky’s past.
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.
