‘Power’ Gets Renewed for Two More Seasons

First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get two more season. 50 Cent's Starz series Power returned for its third season this past Sunday (July 17), drawing 3.37 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode in network history. On the heels of that milestone, Starz has renewed the program for a fourth and fifth season, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"You know its gonna get crazier and crazier POWER Renewed for SEASON 4 & 5," 50 wrote on Twitter. "In Curtis, we not only have an immense talent, but an executive producer who brings a unique perspective, an authentic voice and passionate fan base that has helped in a large part propel the success of the series," Starz president and CEO Chris Albrecht said of 50 in a statement Tuesday. "Along with our executive producers and the talented Power cast and crew, they have created one of the most distinct dramas I’ve ever had the good fortune of putting on the air. The fans have let it be known loud and clear that they cannot get enough of Ghost, Tommy, Tasha, Angela and Kanan.”

50 echoed that sentiment adding, "The fans' support for the show has been the driving force of its success and I can't wait to bring them two more seasons full of action and suspense.”

Catch an exclusive interview with Omari Hardwick and Lela Loren below with episode two of Power season 3 airing this Sunday at 9 p.m. EST.

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