“Power Book II: Ghost” by Courtney A. Kemp is the second entry in the “Power” series, following the original series. The plot revolves around Tasha St. Patrick and James “Ghost” St. Patrick’s son Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.), Tariq killed his father, but his mother took responsibility and wanted him to participate. A university, living an ordinary life. However, nothing goes according to plan and Tariq soon becomes desperate for cash and starts dealing drugs again.
In the Season 3 Episode 1 titled “Your Perception, Your Reality,” Tarek and the others decide to keep dealing drugs, especially after a dangerous new player arrives in town. Meanwhile, Monet (Mary Blige) mourns the death of her son and threatens anyone who might be responsible. Here’s what you need to know about the end of Season 3, Episode 1 of “Power Book II: Ghosts.” Spoilers ahead.
Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 Episode 1 Recap
Zeke is a popular kid at school. Although he faced the charges, his popularity was not affected, which is why so many people attended the party celebrating Zeke and his life. In contrast, not much is known about Zeke’s father. Season 3 marks the addition of Noma. She is Mecca’s boss and fiancee. After Mecca’s death, Norma decides to come to America to find out about her drugs and Mecca’s whereabouts. Noma and her people kill an unsuspecting couple after refusing to give them the ring of Mecca. Later, Tariq, Braden, and Kane are ambushed by Norma and her people at their home in Mecca, where Kane and his brother now live.
Facing mortal danger, Tarek, Braden and Kane try to convince Norma to give them a chance, knowing their lives depend on the woman agreeing to a marriage proposal. Out of curiosity, Noma agreed to give them a chance. Tarek’s current girlfriend, Effie Morales, later joined the group as one of the dealers. While they were more familiar with the business, they were unprepared for the amount of Norma and her people to deal with, leading the four young men to realize they might be in for a lot more this time around.
With Brayden accepting responsibility for the CourseCorrect app and claiming he was the drug dealer at the university, he started working in the Weston family business under the watchful eye of his uncle. Knowing his wife would kill him if she found out, Lorenzo Tejada Sr. did his best to hide that he accidentally killed Zeke. He realized their daughter was being treated unfairly at home and enrolled her in Stansfield University. The school holds a memorial service for Zeke, during which Tariq comforts Monet. Elsewhere, it was revealed that Cooper Saxe is now serving as CI for prosecutor Jenny Sullivan.
Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 Episode 1 Finale: Is Lauren Alive?
We never actually see Lauren (Paige Heard) die in season two. She thinks Braden is going to take her to the woods so she can get out of town, but Effie shows up and it’s largely implied that she killed the other wearing the mic and collecting bad for Tarek and the others girl with evidence. The writers briefly tease in episode 9 that she might still be alive, but we learn she died in a “car accident” at the end of the season.
Near the end of the season 3 premiere, Sullivan visits the home where she grew up. There was a female police officer there who may have looked after the young woman. When Sullivan asked if she was okay, Lauren turned from the window and asked how long she was going to pretend to be dead.
The fact that Sullivan knew Lauren was alive is interesting, since she’s the one who told Sachs that Lauren’s body was found by locals outside of town. This led to a guilty Sachs confronting Tarek and Davis-McLean, telling the latter they had blood on their hands. After all, they were the ones who told Tariq Lauren that he had been part of the prosecution.
It looks like Sullivan has everything planned to flip Saxe. After a fiasco in Tariq’s case, Sachs is her only trump card in bringing down Tariq’s fledgling drug empire. Another thing to consider here is whether Braden and Effie knew about it, or really believed they killed Lauren.
Is Bash dead?
Yes, Bash is dead. Bash Kumal-Stern, played by Abubakr Ali, is a recurring character in “Power Book II: Ghosts.” With his help, Tariq developed the CourseCorrect app. In season 3, he threatens Brayden and Tarek because he knows the former lied to the court to keep the latter out of jail. Brayden immediately chose the nuclear option and asked Cane to kill Bash. Kane, however, insisted that Brayden should do so. Brayden tells him he killed Lauren, so Cane thinks Brayden is already the murderer and he won’t have much of a problem.
Meanwhile, Tariq arrives at Bash’s apartment with a gift of peace, asking him to join their new venture and help them launder money. Not only did Bash refuse to take part in said adventure, he also mentioned Tarek’s father and sneered at how similar Tarek and James were. Enraged, Tariq took a table knife and stabbed Bash.
Just after Bash’s death, Cane and Brayden arrive to kill him. They were as surprised to see Tariq there as he was to see them. Soon, this surprise is understood what they should do to make sure none of them get arrested for Bash’s murder.
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