The “Power” Universe Continues to Expand: Is Tariq Ready for College AND the Game?
Power Book II: Ghost might be focusing on Tariq St. Patrick’s turbulent journey through college, but many fans notice a subtle yet significant void in his storyline – where is Tommy Egan, his mentor and protector from the original “Power” series? After “Force,” Tommy’s spin-off series delved into his journey after leaving New York City, setting him up west on a new path. The lack of overlap between these shows has fans asking: are “Tommy’s Force” and “Tariq’s Ghost” existing on completely different timelines?
The Evidence: Examining the Timeline Discrepancies
Though Starz hasn’t explicitly confirmed separate timelines, several clues suggest as much.
- Geographical Separation: Tommy settled in Los Angeles at the end of “Power,” a world away from Tariq’s New York campus setting in “Ghost.” The distance creates logistical hurdles for their paths to cross easily.
- Character Growth Divergence: Both characters are evolving but on distinct tracks. In “Guest,” Tariq navigates college life while wrestling with escalating drug dealings – themes explored similarly
in early seasons of “Power.” Conversely, Tommy grapples with new challenges and alliances in LA in “Force,” showing growth beyond his New York roots.
- Narrative Structure: Each series functions as a self-contained narrative thread within the wider “Power” Universe. Focusing on individual journeys rather than interwoven plots aligns better with separate timelines, allowing each show to stand alone without sacrificing creative freedom.
Implications of Separate Timelines: A Chance for Future Collaborations?
While distinct timelines might raise eyebrows about potential crossovers, they also open up intriguing possibilities. Imagine “Ghost” hinting at Tommy’s exploits in L.A., building anticipation and a shared mythology across the shows. Could a future storyline involve Tariq seeking out Tommy for guidance, bridging the geographical gap and finally intersecting their worlds?
The prospect of these two iconic characters colliding remains tantalizing. Perhaps Starz has planned such an encounter, slowly setting the stage through subtle references or foreshadowing. With both “Ghost” and “Force” still actively developing, fans can only speculate and eagerly await further developments in this expanding universe. Only time will tell if Tariq and Tommy’s paths ultimately converge again.
The future trajectory of these stories raises many questions:
- How will Tariq handle the inevitable challenges of balancing college and his criminal enterprise without Tommy’s guidance?
- Will Ghost and Force ever collide, merging Tariq’s world with Tommy’s new life in Los Angeles?
- How will Joseph Sikora’s performance as Tommy Egan continue to evolve in the “Force” spin-off while Michael Rainey Jr.’s Tariq navigates his own path in “Ghost”?
