While that might be a formula to keep Ghost visible for some time to come, creatively speaking, it leaves “Power” a touch low on juice. Mostly, this is undemanding escapism with all the requisite pay-TV trappings, along the lines of what Cinemax is offering in episodic form. And while 50 Cent’s participation provides some promotional heft (he has a cameo in a later episode), the allure of such behind-the-scenes marquee names is usually limited. ![]() The three previewed episodes of the show, created by “The Good Wife” alumna Courtney Kemp Agboh, move briskly enough, but they’re still only moderately compelling. Moreover, there’s the additional complication of an old high-school girlfriend (Lela Loren) suddenly walking back into his life, tempting Ghost - who, we’re told, has never strayed - with more than a dime bag of meaningful stares. Every person is complicated and has their own story that impacts the manner in which they deal with one. That business, however, is under siege, with unknown parties robbing his couriers, and a ruthless foreign supplier (is there any other kind?) breathing down his neck. Riveting drama, and great character development. Even with their young children to worry about, Tasha keeps reassuring her husband he’s so good at the drug game, he can beat the odds. But his new passion involves an upscale New York club, offering the means to launder his money and potentially provide the pathway to an escape from his illicit dealings.Īlas, Ghost’s plans don’t receive much support from his longtime running buddy/enforcer Tommy (Joseph Sikora) or even his wife Tasha (“The Playboy Club’s” Naturi Naughton, like a lot of the cast, showing off more than a Bunny outfit). Patrick (Hardwick, previously seen in “Being Mary Jane”), so adept at managing his street business he’s known merely as “Ghost,” since no one can connect him to his well-mediated drug-dealing apparatus.
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