Power Book IV: Force season 2 spoilers follow.
A behind-the-scenes look into that gruesome hand scene from Power Book IV: Force's second season has been revealed.
In the Power spin-off's latest episode 'War & Ice Cream', ruthless drug lord Miguel is out for revenge after a hit is ordered on his truck full of product.
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Although Tommy and Diamond were responsible for the hit, Miguel decides to blame his own men, cryogenically freezing one of their hands before smashing it off with a hammer in front of Tommy to show him what happens to those who "betray" him.
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The show's official Instagram page has now revealed the filming trick used for the toe-curling scene, assuring fans that "no hands were harmed in the making of this episode".
Instead, multiple arm prosthetics were used, with the photos showing various frozen ones while another has the fingers severed off.
"I had a great time getting my fake hand smashed in this episode. Best set I’ve been on," Enrique Guzmán, whose character Mateo was the unfortunate victim, commented on the post.
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Cierra Glaudé, who directed the episode, added: "One of the most interesting scenes I’ve directed for sure."
The second season of Force continues to follow Tommy's goal to become Chicago's drug kingpin, as well as focusing on the aftermath of the death of his associate Liliana (Audrey Esparza), as he embarks on a mission of revenge.
Tommy also made a recent appearance in fellow Power spin-off series Ghost, with his cameo taking place shortly after the events of Force's season one finale.
Power Book IV: Force season 2 airs weekly on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms, and internationally on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform.
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