Power Book II: Ghost has just broken a big viewership record with its fourth and final season.
The Power spinoff series on Ghost's son Tariq St Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr) has reached an all-time viewership high with an average of over 10.5 million viewers across different platforms and up to 90 days post-premiere.
The new series, which debuted in two parts, has also seen its two halves' premieres becoming the highest-rated cable programme in Black households.
Its most recent episode (episode 8, 'Higher Calling') took the top spot in Black households in key markets in the US, including Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles.
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It's looking good for the extended Power Universe, with Ghost viewership numbers expected to go up for the series finale, airing on October 4.
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Overall, main show Power and its three spinoffs, Ghost, Raising Kanan and Force, have now been watched for 1.6 billion hours globally.
The second part of Ghost premiered earlier this month, hinting at a bloody showdown involving Tariq and his best friend and business partner Brayden Weston (Gianni Paolo).
"When Brayden starts flirting with a new, reckless lifestyle, Tariq wonders if there really is room for two at the top," the synopsis for season 4 reads.
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Meanwhile, Power spinoff Force has been confirmed to end with the upcoming third season.
Protagonist Tommy Egan star Joseph Sikora commented on the news, explaining that when the team were working on season 3, they realised they were telling a "complete story".
"This was the perfect opportunity to stay true to our artistic vision and make this the final chapter in Tommy's journey in Chicago," he said on Instagram, teasing that Tommy's journey is "far from over".
Power Book II: Ghost airs on Starz in the US and on MGM+ available via Prime Video in the UK.
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