THE Power Universe is full of dangerous characters, including your hero. Over the years, four Power shows, have introduced a wide range of characters that Ghost can deal with. Some were easily eliminated or tricked, while others were significantly more formidable, whether due to their cunning, influence, or willingness to do whatever it takes to get what they want.
One of 50 Cent’s best TV shows, the series sees the rapper taking on the role of Kanan, a character who poses a major threat to Ghost. The notorious drug dealer is without a doubt the biggest thorn in Ghost’s side in the Power series, but he’s hardly the only character capable of wreaking havoc and putting Ghost in danger.
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Milan (Power)
The cannibal Serbian drug lord was killed too soon
Of all Power villains in the universe, Milan is one of the most disturbing. Vladimir told Tommy about the cannibal in Season 2, but Tommy and Ghost discovered that Milan was too close for comfort when Ghost’s head of security, Dean, revealed to be Milan. Milan’s ability to blackmail Ghost back into drug trafficking by threatening the people he loves most – his family – shows how dangerous he is.
There is more to Milan than his cool demeanor and intelligence. People who oppose him may, according to rumors, end up being eaten. Although Tommy asks Milan if he really “eats people,“Milan maintains its mystery by changing the subject. The dangerous Serbian drug lord had the potential to be one of the PowerThe most interesting and enduring villainsbut he was shot dead by Tommy and Ghost in the season 3 finale.
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Alicia (Power)
Cartel leader exploded onto Power’s drug scene
Alicia Jimenez and her brother, Diego, run the Jimenez cartel together, which makes them formidable from the first episode of Powerin which they punish a disloyal former associate by killing his wife, kidnapping his daughter, and forcing him to consume contaminated cocaine, which also kills him. As the pair begins Power 4th season running relatively smoothly, Alicia quickly reveals herself to be a much bigger threat than Diego.
Alicia has a higher kill count than Diego, and her cruelty is what makes her so dangerous. The cartel leader is ambitious enough that not even her brother will be safe when he threatens her way of doing business. When Diego’s reckless and erratic behavior makes him a liability, Alicia doesn’t try to protect him. when she discovers he has a target on his back. Alicia ended up being killed by Jason in an episode directed by 50 Cent.
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Monet (Power Book II: Ghost)
Monet is the protective and formidable matriarch Tejada
Power Book II: Ghostof Monet, played by Mary J. Blige, is the matriarch of the Tejada drug empirewhich she runs with her children, Cane, Dru and Diana. Monet will not tolerate disrespect even from his own family, and in one of his most shocking stories, orders his son Cane to kill Dru and Diana after she discovers their plan to kill her. While the family reconciles, Monet can still easily go from a loving mother to a drug dealer.
Monet is one of Power the best characters in the universe, with a lethal combination of business sense and a high death toll. Her dual roles as family matriarch and drug dealer gave Monet some iconic scenes in which she kills to protect her children. This intense love for her children and commitment to her drug empire make her one of the most threatening characters in the series. Power.
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Ray Ray (Power, Power Book II: Ghost)
Corrupt undercover cop was responsible for one of power’s most shocking deaths
In most stories about the pharmaceutical industry, police officers can be some of the most dangerous characters, with a wealth of evidence and contacts at their disposal. Initially, corrupt cop Ray Ray seemed to be a relatively minor antagonistbut that changed when he caused Powerthe most shocking death. When Tariq’s sister Raina tells Ray Ray that she knows who he is, he kills her without stopping, turning him from a minor villain into a huge problem.
It is revealed that Ray Ray has wads of cash and an escape plan, but although Tariq kills him before he has the chance to use it, Ray Ray is still a dangerous character even after his death. As a police officer, Ray Ray’s death is investigated, and everyone involved is at risk of arrest. Although Kanan was eventually charged with the murder, the investigation meant that Ray Ray could have taken the entire drug operation from beyond the grave.
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Dre (Power)
Dre’s mentor is one of Power’s most dangerous characters
Dre was trained by the most experienced characters in the Power universeas he acted as Kanan and Ghost’s right-hand man. Kanan, being a sadistic and ruthless character with a high kill count, passed some of his strategies onto Dre, whose loyalties regularly shift throughout the series. This combination of lack of confidence and willingness to kill makes Dre someone not to be trifled with.
Dre has a complicated history with a mother who was a religious extremist, but part of her philosophy must have stayed with him, as he named his daughter Heaven and tried to reconcile with her estranged mother in Power season 6. However, Dre proved he was still a dangerous character when he stabbed drug-dealing priest Father Callahan in the chest as he attempted to leave his organization.
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Felipe (Power, Power Book II: Ghost)
The leader of the Lobos cartel was Ghost’s terrible drug supplier
Almost any cartel leader would make a formidable foe, but Felipe was also Ghost and Tommy’s supplier and boss. This makes the situation more threatening for Ghost, as Felipe is not satisfied with his services. Felipe is one of the only characters who seems to genuinely scare Tommy and Ghost and although Felipe seems to have the upper hand over Ghost when he tries to threaten Tommy into killing him, Tommy’s loyalty is stronger than Felipe’s threat.
Felipe’s blackmail strategies would probably have worked on almost any other character. As leader of the Lobos cartel, most of the main villains of the Power were linked to Felipe somehow, making him one of the most influential antagonists in the Power universe. Even though Ghost and Tommy challenged him in the end, Lobos was such a dangerous character that it took them three seasons to figure out how to finally take him down.
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Ghost (Power, Power Book II: Ghost)
Power’s main character has the highest kill count in the series
Ghost didn’t have the power that most cartel leaders have or the protection and access to evidence that many corrupt police officers have. However, Ghost’s ambition made him a concern. When Ghost killed his boss, Breeze, for not supporting his plan to expand his street-corner drug dealing into a larger business, it started a pattern. Ghost removed people he considered obstacles, killing them or sending them to prison, like Kanan.
Ghost has the highest kill count in the series and killed some Powermore formidable characters, including Milan and Felipe. Ghost spent most of Power trying to walk the line between drug dealer and businessman, constantly on the verge of losing everything, including his family. His determination to get out of crime and into legitimate business made him one of the Powerof the most dangerous characters when his plan began to fail.
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Tommy (Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book IV: Strength)
Tommy is a wild card, brave and unstable
PowerGhost’s antihero Tommy has a kill count almost as high as Ghost’s. As he and Ghost have treated each other like brothers for most of their lives, they are a formidable pair for most of their lives. Power. However, unlike Ghosts’ relatively controlled actions, Tommy is often unstable and has a short temper. His tendency to fly into a rage illustrates the risk that comes with dealing with him.
Tommy overcame bullying when he moved to his neighborhood and befriended Ghost. This started to affect him throughout Poweras he resented power plays and intimidation, even when his life was in danger. Tommy refused to leave town when the Flynn family tried to threaten himand he refused to kill Ghost even when Felipe threatened to kill his entire family. Tommy may be dangerous, but he’s also one of the bravest characters in Power.
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Tariq (Power, Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book IV: Strength)
Ghost’s son could become more dangerous than his father
The end of Power season six revealed that Tariq killed Ghost after leaving the killer’s identity a long-running mystery. Tariq didn’t know that his father and Ghost were the same person, and when Tariq confronted him, it ended with Ghost’s murder. However, Tariq transformed from one of the Powerof the most unlikely characters of a powerful and respected character in Power Book II: Ghost, despite killing his father.
Tariq may not be the best fighter in street fights, but he is smart enough to have developed a new way of working. Although he is not afraid of killing people, Tariq often uses his intelligence to get out of dangerous situations instead of immediately resorting to violence. This more calculated approach makes Tariq a unique addition to the series, with the potential to gain even more power than his father had.
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Kanan (Power, Book of Power III: Raising Kanan)
Violent Kanan is on a revenge mission
Kanan, played by 50 Cent in Poweris the violent and fearless mentor of Tommy, Ghost and, later, Tariq. Kanan is skilled in both violence and manipulation and while he may have a lower kill count than Tommy and Ghost, many of his kills were truly brutal, including killing his own son out of verbal disrespect. Kanan’s power over his protégés and workers goes beyond prison, as he is still able to manage his businesses from behind bars.
In PowerKanan has experience on his side, while the Power spin off, Creating Kananshowed that Kanan was dangerous before Powerbut for a very different reason. Kanan’s arrogance and overconfidence led him to accidentally poison an entire city block with a bad batch of drugs he concocted. Over time, this ambition and tenacity turned Kanan into the antagonist viewers saw in Power. Creating Kanan was renewed for a fourth season, continuing the story of Kanan’s rise to power.
Power is a crime drama series created by Courtney A. Kemp and produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The show follows James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a wealthy nightclub owner who leads a double life as the kingpin of a lucrative drug ring, managing family and business complications while trying to go legit. Starring Omari Hardwick, the series explores themes of power, loyalty, betrayal and redemption in New York City.
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Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton, Joseph Sikora, Shane Johnson, Rotimi, Michael Rainey Jr., La La Anthony
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June 7, 2014
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6