Summary
After the announcement of a newPowerspinoff,Power Book IV: Forceis officially coming to an end, and I’m worried about its conclusion. Starz revealed a new spinoff titledPower Book V: Originsis in the works which will focus on Ghost and Tommy’s backstory before the main series. Although some of their history was touched on in the main series and the prequel show,Raising Kanan, the franchise clearly feels there is more to tell with this story, and while I am excited about this new spinoff,Power Book IV: Force’s cancelationhas me worried about its ending.
The franchise hasconfirmed thatPower Book IV: Forceseason 3will be the final installment of the spinoff, and as such, Tommy’s solo outing will come to an end. After receiving strong reviews and featuring a strong storyline, it felt like this could have continued to be a big show for Starz; however, the network decided to cancel it alongsideBook II: Ghostin favor of their new show. This seems like it is largely down to financial reasons, but it also indicates thatPoweris going in a new direction, making me anxious about howForcewill end.
Power Book IV: Force
Power Book IV: Force follows Tommy Egan as he departs New York for Chicago, aiming to disrupt and dominate the local drug scene. As an outsider, he bends the entrenched rules to establish himself as the most influential drug dealer in the city. Released in early 2022, it continues the Power franchise.
Power Book V: Origins Has Me Worried That Tommy Will Die In Force’s Final Season
With Power Heading In A New Direction, Tommy Could Be Killed Off In His Spinoff’s Final Season
With a new spinoff set to replace bothForceandGhost, I can’t help but fear the idea ofPowerkilling off Tommy in his show’s final season.Forcehasn’t been afraid to kill some of the show’s central characters, butTommy’s fate has never looked in any real jeopardy throughout the spinoff despite his growing list of enemies. His crafty street skills as well as his importance to the franchise have made him near bulletproof, but with the arrival ofOrigins, this could all be about to change, and I’m severely worried.
Tommy is by far one of thePowerfranchise’s best characters, hence why he got his own spinoff in the first place. Despite his flaws, he has built a great connection with the audience, yet he could be the next major player to be killed off. WithOriginsset to explore his relationship with Ghost before the main show, both characters being dead in the present timeline would add a unique tone to the spinoff. Knowing they each headed down tragic paths would provide a gloomier feeling toOrigins, especially during any happier and upbeat moments.
This would make Tommy and Ghost’s story inOriginsmore emotional, and with the franchise potentially moving away from these characters, it could be Starz’s way of giving them both a definitive sendoff. Therefore,it’s possible Tommy finally meets his maker inForce’s finale, but I’m not ready for this. His departure would easily be one of themost shocking deaths in thePoweruniverse, but given everything he has been through and how important he is to the franchise, I still think killing him would be a mistake, even if it provides more emotion to the new spinoff.
Tommy’s Death Would Ruin His Perfect Power Ending
Power Gave Tommy A Satisfying Sendoff That Would Be Ruined By His Death
Although killing Tommy inForce’s final season would be a shocking moment, it would ruin his perfectPowerending. Despite the characters having some major differences, Tommy’sPowerconclusion somewhat mirrors Jessie’sBreaking Badending which is often viewed as the perfect sendoff. Both characters were flawed, yet had redeeming qualities that made them fan favorites, and while Tommy was arguably less worthy of a good ending than Jessie, they each got to escape and start a new life. In addition, the protagonists of both shows were killed, elevating Tommy and Jessie’s importance in the process.
WhilePowerseason 6’s endingoffered a mostly unsatisfying finale for fans, Tommy’s fate was the biggest positive, and killing him would completely undo that.By survivingPower, Tommy became arguably the franchise’s most important character, and whileForcethrew him back into the drug game, he was at least presented as a far stronger character. Tommy is much more independent and strategic inForce, and while he still has the same reckless personality as he did inPower, he is capable of running his own supply lines and being a legitimate threat to his competitors.
Killing Tommy would leave a massive hole in thePoweruniverse, and I’m not sure fans would forgive the franchise, especially after the reaction to Ghost’s death.
Unlike Jessie, Tommy never wanted to escape into a more peaceful life, and his success inForcehas added to hisPowerending, rather than hurt it. However, opting to kill him off would ruin his main show sendoff.Tommy’s death would make his escape to Chicago completely redundantand mean all of Ghost’s crew are now dead, giving fans very little reason to stick around. Therefore, killing Tommy would leave a massive hole in thePoweruniverse, and I’m not sure fans would forgive the franchise, especially after the reaction to Ghost’s death.
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Why Keeping Tommy Alive For Origins Is The Right Move
Tommy Being Alive For The Prequel Would Make It More Interesting & Keep The Door Open For A Return
Keeping Tommy alive is the best move for thePoweruniverse going forward. Although killing him could add to the emotion ofOrigins, having Tommy still be alive could be just as powerful. Watching him slowly becoming friends with Ghost and learning from him would bring back some nostalgia while acting as a harsh reminder that Tommy has moved on from Ghost. It would provide extra context for Tommy’s character and help show how he became the protagonist we know and love while also leaving the door open to his potential return in the future.
I’m OK With Power Book II: Ghost & Power Book IV: Force Both Ending, Thanks To This Spinoff I’ve Wanted For Years
While two major Power Book spinoffs are coming to an end, the franchise’s upcoming show is the perfect replacement that I’ve been waiting years for.
ConsideringPowerhas already made it near impossible for Omari Hardwick to return as Ghost, killing off Tommy would cause the same dilemma. Having two of the most recognizable characters gone for good would destroy any chance of original viewers returning and would only make the franchise less popular. I understand whyPowerwants to go in a new direction, butremoving any chance of Tommy returning seems detrimental to the franchise’s future. Instead, keeping Tommy alive would make people more invested inOrigins, whereas killing him may turn people away from Power permanently.
Power
Power, released in 2014, follows a successful New York entrepreneur who covertly leads a drug empire catering to wealthy elites. As he seeks to leave the criminal world behind and protect his family, he navigates the precarious balance between his dual identities.
