Starz is doubling down on its crime drama roots, greenlighting a new chapter in its wildly popular Power franchise. On June 4, 2026, the network officially announced the order of Power: Legacy, an eight-episode series that reunites fan-favorite characters Tommy Egan and Tariq St. Patrick, played by Joseph Sikora and Michael Rainey Jr., respectively. This fresh installment promises to deliver the high-octane drama and complex character dynamics that have kept viewers glued to their screens for over a decade.
According to Deadline, Power: Legacy picks up in the immediate aftermath of the Power Book IV: Force finale. That episode saw Tommy and Tariq, once estranged, join forces to save the day—a move that set the stage for their next big adventure. In the new series, Tommy returns to New York, leaving behind his hard-won dominance in Chicago’s criminal underworld. He’s drawn back by an irresistible offer: partner with Tariq to take the city by storm. The official logline teases this high-stakes alliance, suggesting that New York won’t know what hit it when these two power players join forces.
The anticipation for this reunion has been building for months. As The Hollywood Reporter notes, a post-credits scene in the 2024 Power Book II: Ghost finale hinted at Tariq’s story continuing, and his cameo in the January 2026 Force finale all but confirmed the crossover. For fans, this has been a long time coming. Executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson summed up the excitement: “Power never dies, and this chapter is our biggest yet. Fans have been waiting to see Tariq and Tommy together, and now they’re taking over New York City. Bringing Joseph and Michael back together is special; they’ve turned these characters into true icons of the Power universe.”
Starz’s decision to co-produce Power: Legacy with Lionsgate Television marks a strategic shift for the franchise. Previous entries were licensed, but this new arrangement allows Starz to participate fully in the ancillary and downstream revenue generated by the show. As Variety points out, this is the first time the network and its former parent company have teamed up as co-producers for a Power series. For Starz, it’s a move that could pay off handsomely, especially given the franchise’s proven track record. The third season premiere of Power Book IV: Force attracted 9 million multiplatform viewers, with the season boasting a remarkable 57% in-season growth, according to Starz’s own data.
At the creative helm of Power: Legacy is Gary Lennon, a veteran of both the original Power and Euphoria, who will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Lennon co-wrote the pilot with Kendra Chapman Davis, another Power alum. Lennon’s enthusiasm for the project is palpable: “I’m thrilled to reunite with Starz to bring this latest chapter of the Power Universe to fans and especially proud to be entrusted with continuing Tommy and Tariq’s story as showrunner on Power: Legacy,” he stated. “It’s going to be electrifying to see if these two men can share the city, the game, and the intoxicating drug known as Power.”
Behind the scenes, the series boasts an all-star production team. In addition to Lennon and Davis, executive producers include franchise creator Courtney A. Kemp (through her company End of Episode), Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (via G-Unit Film and Television), Mark Canton (Canton Entertainment), Joseph Sikora, Chris Selak, and Michael Rainey Jr., who steps up as a producer. This powerhouse lineup ensures that Legacy will maintain the high production values and storytelling punch that have defined the Power universe.
The narrative itself promises plenty of intrigue. Tommy’s pregnant girlfriend, Mireya (played by Carmela Zumbado), left Chicago for safety as Tommy “cleaned house” in the Windy City. While it’s believed she may have gone to Mexico to seek refuge with family, fans are speculating—perhaps wishfully—that she could show up in New York, possibly with Tommy’s mother, Kate (Patricia Kalember). These unresolved threads add another layer of anticipation and speculation as the new series approaches.
Power: Legacy isn’t arriving in a vacuum. It’s the fifth spinoff in the ever-expanding Power universe, which has become a cornerstone of Starz’s programming slate. Along with the original Power, viewers have followed the journeys of Ghost and Tommy in Power Book II: Ghost and Power Book IV: Force, respectively. The prequel series Power Book III: Raising Kanan, created by Sascha Penn, is set to return for its fifth and final season on June 12, 2026. Meanwhile, Power: Origins—another prequel exploring the backstories of Ghost and Tommy—is currently in production in New York, with Mekai Curtis reprising his role as young Kanan and newcomers Spence Moore II and Charlie Mann stepping in as young Ghost and young Tommy.
Over the years, the franchise has accumulated more than 2 billion hours viewed globally across all its series, according to Starz. This staggering figure speaks to the cultural resonance and staying power of the Power universe. Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming at Starz, remarked, “The fans have spoken, and we listened. Power doesn’t die, it evolves with its audience, and for over a decade, the Power Universe has remained at the forefront of culture. We’re thrilled to reunite Joseph and Michael to deliver a new chapter that fuses the franchise’s iconic legacy with bold, boundary-pushing storytelling.”
For Sikora and Rainey Jr., Power: Legacy represents a full-circle moment. Both actors originated their roles in the flagship Power series more than ten years ago, before going on to lead their own successful spinoffs. Their return to the same narrative orbit is both a nod to the franchise’s roots and a bold step into its future. The chemistry between Tommy and Tariq—two men shaped by betrayal, ambition, and family ties—has always been electric. Now, with New York as their playground, the stakes are higher than ever.
As the Power universe continues to evolve, Starz’s commitment to the franchise is clear. With multiple spinoffs in the pipeline and a loyal global fanbase, Power: Legacy is poised to be another must-watch chapter. Whether these two antiheroes can truly “share the city, the game, and the intoxicating drug known as Power,” as Lennon teases, remains to be seen. But one thing is for certain: the saga is far from over, and fans are ready for the next big score.