Starz has unveiled its first trailer for Power: Origins, a prequel series that tracks the younger versions of Ghost and Tommy, the central characters from the original Power drama that concluded in 2020. The new spinoff joins an expanding Power universe that already includes Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Power Book IV: Force.
The franchise has become Starz's flagship property, leveraging nostalgia and the appeal of origin stories to extend the universe beyond the flagship series. Power: Origins positions itself as a deep dive into how Ghost St. Patrick and Tommy Egan became the ruthless operators audiences knew in the original show. By focusing on formative years, the spinoff taps into the prequel trend that has dominated prestige television, from House of the Dragon to The Penguin.
Starz has bet heavily on the Power IP. While the original series, created by Courtney A. Kemp, concluded after six seasons, the network greenlit multiple spinoffs to sustain the brand. Power Book II: Ghost follows Ghost's son Tariq navigating the drug trade and college life. Power Book III: Raising Kanan explores the backstory of Kanan Stark. Power Book IV: Force, starring Joseph Sikora as Tommy, launched in 2022 and continues Tommy's empire after Ghost's death.
Origins adds another layer to the mythology. By casting younger actors in Ghost and Tommy's roles, the series commits to exploring their partnership before the events of the original show. This approach satisfies fans invested in how these characters shaped each other and built their criminal enterprise.
The prequel strategy reflects broader streaming trends where franchises extend narratively backward to maximize audience investment. For Starz, the gambit hinges on whether audiences want to see Ghost and Tommy's origin, or if the Power universe has reached saturation.