Michael Rainey Jr. and Method Man chat with REVOLT in this exclusive interview as “Power Book II: Ghost” returns for its fourth and final season. Read up!
The “Power” universe came to life in 2014 when the show’s creator, Courtney Kemp, collaborated with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson to produce the initial series, which lasted for six seasons. The crime drama gave rise to breakout stars like Michael Rainey Jr., who played Tariq St. Patrick in the original and is now the star of the popular STARZ spin-off that returned to television screens on June 7.
This season of “Power Book II: Ghost” follows Tariq and his internal battle against becoming like his father, James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick) — all while he follows in his dad’s footsteps.
Per the show’s synopsis for season four, “New alliances have been formed with each faction, and Tariq and Brayden must find a way back into the game. But Brayden (Gianni Paolo) starts flirting with a new, reckless lifestyle, leaving Tariq to wonder if there really is room for two at the top. With Monet (Mary J. Blige) left for dead, Davis (Method Man) facing potential disbarment and Effie (Alix Lapri) looking to secure her future at Stanford, everyone’s on their own.” Does one of Tariq’s alliances include a possible partnership with shady lawyer Davis MacLean? Fans will have to watch and find out.
To the surprise of many “Power” franchise enthusiasts, STARZ announced that the fan-favorite spin-off will be coming to an end. In this exclusive interview with REVOLT, Rainey and Method Man chatted about the shocking announcement, expectations for season four, Tariq’s love life and more. Check out the conversation below.
Fans have been on a journey with Davis and Tariq. How have your characters evolved from season one to season four, especially with all the drama they’ve encountered together?
Michael Rainey Jr: For my character, he just started going through more. Stuff just started getting more and more difficult for him. Mistakes just started [rising], especially for season four. It’s like he evolved to a point where he’s not on defense [anymore]. He’s on offense. He’s pressing the button and going for everybody rather than waiting for people to come for him.
Method Man: And as far as Davis, he has a lot to deal with. I don’t think he had these problems until he ran into Tariq. So those St. Patricks, man, [they] come with a lot of freaking baggage. But I was warned about that ahead of time.
As far as me and Tariq’s relationship on the show, you would think that we would be closer, but he has trust issues and I’m a shady lawyer, so it is what it is at the end of the day, but they need each other. So, there it is: Necessity.
Are we going to see anything new develop with Tariq and Davis’ relationship?
Method Man: I think Tariq has a lot on his plate. I don’t think Davis plays that much of a major factor to the point where [Tariq is] looking for alliances. Davis would be the last person I would go to, honestly — as far as alliances go. But like I said, it’s a necessity and he needs [Davis]. So, Tariq being as smart and calculated as he is, he has some kind of plan not just for himself, but for Davis as well.
