What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedPower
Courtney Kemp Agboh · Series · 2014
If you loved Power, start with Power Book II: Ghost (Courtney Kemp Agboh, 2020) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Power across media.
If you loved Power, you are drawn to the volatile intersection where high-stakes ambition, moral compromise, and the desperate quest for legitimacy collide.
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Adaptation
Power Book II: Ghost
Courtney Kemp Agboh · Series · 2020
Adaptation
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
Sascha Penn · Series · 2021
Adaptation
Power Book IV: Force
Robert Munic · Series · 2022
Books on the same thread
Gomorrah
Roberto Saviano · Book · 2007
Explores: Mafia, Corruption, Crime.
Like the sprawling empire in Power, this investigative look at the Italian Mafia exposes how systemic corruption and criminal reach influence every level of society from the inside out.
A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership
James Comey · Book · 2018
Explores: Leadership, Ethics, Integrity.
While Power explores the criminal side of the table, this memoir mirrors the intense high-stakes leadership dilemmas and moral pressures faced by those operating within the halls of power.
Reacher: Persuader
Lee Child · Book
Explores: undercover operations, lone wolf protagonist, ruthless justice.
You will appreciate the visceral thrill of an undercover operative navigating a dangerous criminal fortress, a structural parallel to the perilous double life maintained by the protagonist of Power.
The Godfather
Mario Puzo · Book · 1969
Explores: Power, Loyalty, Family.
This classic foundation of the crime genre shares the same DNA as Power, focusing on the heavy burden of family loyalty and the corrupting nature of absolute criminal control.
Films on the same thread
The Godfather
Francis Ford Coppola · Film · 1972
Explores: Power, Family Loyalty, Corruption.
This film captures the same tension found in Power, examining how the desire to build a family legacy often forces individuals into a cycle of corruption and inevitable betrayal.
Training Day
Antoine Fuqua · Film · 2001
Shares a thread with Power: Moral Ambiguity.
Much like the precarious navigation required in Power, this story highlights the moral ambiguity of a rookie officer trapped in a mentor relationship defined by deception and hidden agendas.
The Godfather Part II
Francis Ford Coppola · Film · 1974
Shares a thread with Power: Power and Corruption.
This epic sequel mirrors the themes of Power by illustrating the generational cost of maintaining a criminal empire, where personal ambition is always weighed against the family name.
Drive
Nicolas Winding Refn · Film · 2011
Shares a thread with Power: Moral Ambiguity.
You will recognize the familiar struggle of a man leading a double life, balancing professional precision with the violent consequences of his choices, just as seen in Power.
Podcasts on the same thread
Gangster
Podcast
Explores: prison smuggling, blackmail, manipulation.
This deep dive into prison smuggling echoes the gritty, high-stakes underworld dynamics of Power, proving that the most dangerous power plays often begin with personal connections and forbidden loyalties.
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Power: moral ambiguity.
This show captures the same fascination with human behavior at the edge of the law that drives the narrative tension throughout the various seasons of Power.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the Power series in?
You should begin with the original Power series created by Courtney Kemp Agboh. After completing the main show, you can proceed to the spin-offs, which include Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Power Book IV: Force.
Is Power Book II: Ghost a direct continuation of Power?
Yes, Power Book II: Ghost serves as a direct sequel to the original Power series. It picks up the narrative threads immediately following the events of the final season of the original show, focusing on the aftermath of the lead character's double life.
How long has the Power franchise been airing?
The Power franchise began in 2014 with the premiere of the original series. Since then, the universe has expanded with the release of Power Book II: Ghost in 2020, Power Book III: Raising Kanan in 2021, and Power Book IV: Force in 2022.
Is Power Book III: Raising Kanan a prequel to Power?
Yes, Power Book III: Raising Kanan functions as a prequel within the Power universe. It explores the early life and origins of characters established in the original 2014 series, providing context for the drug empire dynamics seen in the later installments.