Power’supcoming spinoff will continue the thrilling crime franchise over a decade after it started, but despite being the fifth installment, it shouldn’t be called Book V. After the conclusion of the main show,Power’s story proceeded through three spinoff shows, with each project adopting the “Book” moniker, helping tie it into the timeline.All thePower Bookshowshave followed a similar formula to the main series - includingPower Book III: Raising Kanan, despite it being a prequel. However,the franchise’s next series should avoid following this same trend if it wants to stand out.
Power: Originswas announced in March 2024, with the crime universe’s fifth project set to follow the early lives of Tommy and Ghost. Another prequel may sound like a bit of a risk, but audiences getting the chance to see their favorite duo reunite is too good of an opportunity to pass up on, even if the actors are different. The green light came a few months before the confirmation thatPower Book II: GhostandBook IV: Forcewere canceled, and whileOriginshas big shoes to fill, it should create its own identity which starts with its title.
Power: Origins Makes More Sense As A Standalone Entry Than “Book V”
Origins Feels Like The Franchise’s First Real Chance To Explore Outside The Drug Trade
AlthoughPower: Originswill still follow two of the franchise’s most important characters, the series feels like it would work better as a standalone project, rather than Book V. BothGhostandForcehave progressed the main story, and whileRaising Kananhas been different from the other spinoffs, its timing made the Book III label inevitable. In contrast,Originshas the chance to forge its own path, and with it being a prequel, its impact on the overall narrative will be limitedunless the show jumps forward in time to the present day, meaning it can be completely independent.
DespiteRaising Kananhighlighting Kanan’s origin story, his family ties to the drug game made his involvement unavoidable, but Ghost and Tommy’s pasts could be different.
Rather than following the traditionalPowerblueprint, makingOriginsa standalone series would allow it to really thrive. Focusing more on relationships and aspirations could makeOriginsthe bestPowershowyet, especially when Ghost and Tommy’s lives eventually spiral into a cycle of violence and criminality. DespiteRaising Kananhighlighting Kanan’s origin story, his family ties to the drug game made his involvement unavoidable, but Ghost and Tommy’s pasts could be different. Therefore, prioritizing drama over crime would warrantOriginsbeing a standalone series, proving it would be better off without the Book V title.
Power: Origins Not Being “Book V” Would Mean It Can Truly Stand Apart From The Other Shows
The Prequel Has The Opportunity To Be More Unique Than Power’s Other Projects
Dropping the Book V moniker would bePower: Origins' perfect way to be truly unique.The franchise’s big reputation and decade of history create certain expectations, meaning audiences may have specific requirements from the nextPower Bookshow; however,Originsgoing in a completely different direction is exactly what it needs to stand out. Fans will still demand that Ghost and Tommy are treated with care and respect given they are two of thePowerfranchise’s best characters, but without the Book V title on its shoulders, the spinoff could get more creative and become a must-watch drama show.
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The series could also help attract new fans as the rest of the shows won’t be required viewing, yet it can still service those who have watched everything with some clever foreshadowing. Even ifOriginsends up falling back down the tried and trusted drug route pretty early into the spinoff, it can still tackle its story in different ways and experiment with new ideas and character dynamics, making it crucial thatPower’s next project doesn’t limit its potential by dubbing it Book V.
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.
