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Power

2014 – 2020Show6 seasons63 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic617.7Rotten Tomatoes81%81%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 63 episodes · best: S4E10 "You Can't Fix This" 9.3

Episodes

7.9
8.5
8.4
8.8
8.6
7.8

Story

A successful New York entrepreneur lives a double life as the head of a drug empire that serves only the rich and influential, all while wanting to escape the underworld and keep his family safe.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Crime Drama
  • Dual Identity Thriller
  • Urban Grit & Glamour
  • Complex Family Loyalties
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Power Struggles
  • New York Setting
  • Charismatic Anti-Hero
  • Fast-Paced Plotting
  • Societal Commentary on Class

Cast

24 of 79 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
MJ Bassett, Bart Wenrich, Hernán Otaño
Written by
Courtney Kemp Agboh, Monica Mitchell, Theo Travers
Music by
Jeff Russo, Freddie Gibbs

Everyone

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Facts

June 7, 2014 · February 9, 2020 · Ended

First aired
June 7, 2014
Last aired
February 9, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 63 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

Straight Edge Evil, Shout-Out, Number Two +9

  • Straight Edge Evil
  • Shout-Out
  • Number Two
  • Naïve Newcomer
  • Anti-Hero
  • Honey Trap
  • Abusive Parents
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Good Parents
  • Secret Relationship
  • Cruel and Unusual Death
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys

12 of 69 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Power?"

Questions about Power

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Power?

PrimeHuluPhiloThe RokuStarzSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Power streams on Hulu, Philo, Starz, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on Prime and The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is Power worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 61).

Which season of Power is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.8. Season 6 is the weakest at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is You Can't Fix This (season 4, episode 10) at 9.3, and the lowest is He Always Wins (season 6, episode 12) at 5.4.

How long does it take to watch Power?

63 h

About 63 hours: 63 episodes in 6 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2020.

What tropes does Power use?

Straight Edge EvilShout-OutNumber TwoNaïve NewcomerAnti-HeroHoney TrapAbusive ParentsHeroic BSoDGood ParentsSecret RelationshipCruel and Unusual DeathAll Girls Want Bad Boysand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 tropes for it, including Straight Edge Evil, Shout-Out, and Number Two.