Power Season 3 episode 1 airs Sunday, July 17, at 9 p.m. on Starz (here's how to watch online).While the Power cast and showrunner Courtney Kemp are seriously good at keeping spoilers under wraps, Omari Hardwick (who plays James ‘Ghost’ St. Patrick) had a few compelling words about his character during a Facebook Live yesterday, expanding on a recent preview that suggests he’ll soon be questioned by the FBI and forced to make an important decision regarding his girlfriend, Angela.
Hardwick explained why he believes Ghost has yet to make a single wise decision, except for “killing” Kanan. Fans can expect Ghost will be utterly panic-stricken in the Power Season 3 premiere, when he presumably finds there’s a hit out for him and he may not have succeeded in killing big bad Kanan.
“Most of the finale, Ghost has not been wise. Not just putting Angela in danger, but also what he’s done with Tommy by the end of Season 2. The only thing he feels is of proper wisdom would be of killing Kanan. In his mind, he's ridden the Earth of this despicable person that he once loved and called a big brother. Everything else he’s done is not wise at all. That’s why in Season 3 he’ll be in such panic.”
Previous comments from 50 Cent and show creator Courtney Kemp suggest the power will shift this season from Ghost to Kanan. Our perception of Ghost will change as we realize he may not be the good guy he presents himself to be, while Kanan will appear more “human” and “vulnerable.”
“As much as he’s trying to get rid of his ghost, he’s equally trying to keep him around enough to survive everybody coming after him because the irony is that the skillset James possesses is not enough for Ghost to withstand what he’s set up his life to be, which is that of the street. I would say that he’s frantic, while still trying to maintain that cool collected thing he’s got going on. There's a clock that's ticking in his head,” Hardwick said.
With the FBI considering opening a case against Angela for mishandling her investigation, she’s bound to be in a sticky situation and may have to choose between her job and her love for Ghost. However, the fallout of Tommy and Ghost’s partnership may be more of a top priority for Ghost, considering Tommy knows all his secrets. If Ghost can’t get on good terms with Tommy, it’s a life-or-death situation.
“You don’t know what’s coming from Tommy because he is real, raw and natural. He’s not calculating or manipulative — he’s the most honest and most loyal character in the show,” Joseph Sikora, who plays Tommy, told the New York Post. “The only question is, will he be all of that this season?”
Now that Tommy is on Kanan’s side, the next big question is what kind of partnership they will form. Will they both have equal parts in the business, or will Kanan just use Tommy to get back at Ghost?
“It is a great thing to bring up Kanan now that Tommy is on his own,” Sikora continued. “Do they get together, and how strong is that unity? Does Kanan really respect Tommy? Has he ever? Does Tommy ride with Ghost or his girl Holly?”
Finding the answers to those questions will be important if Ghost plans on keeping his life. Do you think Tommy has the balls to kill Ghost? Let us know in the comments below!
Power returns July 17 on Starz.
