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This week’s episode of Power Book IV: Force was one of the strongest installments the series has delivered in a long time.
From the opening scenes, the energy felt reminiscent of the original Power. Tommy’s strategic moves were sharp, calculating, and undeniably Ghost-coded. It was hard not to imagine Ghost watching proudly, because this version of Tommy is exactly the version that would have made their partnership unstoppable in the original series.
Shanti also rose to the moment. Her conversation with Tommy revealed that she has a clear understanding of the chaos surrounding the brothers she has aligned herself with. She is not a clueless villain wandering through danger. She understands exactly what she is standing next to. That is what makes her decision to tie herself to Jenard so fascinating. She knows the risks, yet she is choosing to play the game anyway. Her instincts are sharp, but she will need a contingency plan if she expects to survive what is coming.
Claudia finally received her standout episode and, ironically, the episode that sent her packing. She earned real respect when she decided to face Tommy one on one. In that moment she showed more courage than Jenard and Vic combined. Her determination to walk the walk, only to be taken out soon after, was one of the episode’s most striking arcs. The return of the Yardies, followed by their immediate downfall, added even more intensity. And the way Tommy outmaneuvered Stacy demonstrated the level of control he has reclaimed this season.
The emotional core focus also belonged to Mireya. She has been treating her relationship with Tommy like a rebellious escape from her brother’s shadow. That illusion shattered this week. She finally recognized that this world is not a romantic daydream but a violent reality that could destroy her and anyone near her. Elise, on the other hand, made the smartest move of the episode by taking the money and walking away before the crossfire consumed her too. Especially now since she is pregnant.
Looking ahead, the stage is clearly being set for bigger conflicts. Vic and Diamond remain unpredictable, Jenard continues to put his brother above everyone else, and King Kilo’s looming arrival promises even greater tension. Shanti’s warning to herself may end up being prophetic. Jenard will never choose her over Diamond, and loyalty to blood has always shaped the downfall of many characters in this universe.
The most emotional blow, however, is the foreshadowing of JP’s death. It is a twist that will devastate both Tommy and D-Mac, and it may be the moment that pushes Tommy into an all-out war. The episode’s parallel between JP and Raising Kanan’s Raq accepting their children’s path in the game adds a compelling contrast to Ghost, whose refusal to accept Tariq’s choices ultimately led to his undoing.
This episode of Power Book IV: Force delivered power, emotion, consequences, and momentum. It may very well be the turning point of the entire season.
At PaleyFest NY, Power Book IV: Force showrunner Gary Lennon told The Knockturnal that the team filmed multiple endings for it’s series finale just to keep the story from leaking.
Lennon said the Power universe has dealt with spoilers for years, and with how fast things spread online, they didn’t want the final big moments of Power Book IV: Force spoiled before fans got to see them. Shooting more than one ending kept everyone guessing, even on set, and helped make sure the last episode hits the way it’s supposed to.
“We had a lot of different endings that we could have chosen, and we thought that maybe there’d be a leak or something like that. So we wanted to make sure that we created the right ending when we shot the multiple endings,” said Lennon. “And we had a couple of choices to look at, and we decided on one that would be our final choice to make air.”
Lennon also admitted that filming alternate endings was kind of fun from a creative angle. It gave the writers room to try out different tones and see how each version changed the final vibe of the show.
Joseph Sikora added his own take when he spoke with The Knockturnal on why the secrecy mattered. Sikora said that not knowing which ending was real actually helped him stay locked into Tommy’s mindset instead of thinking ahead. Playing each moment with that uncertainty made the performance feel more natural and in the moment. Sikora agreed with Lennon that the fans deserve to experience Tommy’s final chapter without leaks getting in the way, and filming multiple endings was the best way to make sure of it.
“I will say this, there were multiple ways that we felt this could end. And there were multiple ways that we filmed the ending,” said Sikora. “I would say that I think that [somebody very important to Tommy] will show up, but I can neither confirm nor deny that it will be Tariq.”
This week’s episode of Power Book IV: Force delivered a chaotic mix of character spirals, power shifts, and the kind of wild action that reminds viewers why this series remains unpredictable.
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This week’s Power Book IV: Force delivered a stronger and more focused hour than last week.
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