Did Omari Hardwick just admit the REAL reason Ghost was deleted off Power? | B Reacts

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[@antioneatkins7724]

Omari is the reason why Power was so huge and he’s the reason why Starz gets so many subscribers.

[@brinardtalks]

Nothing but facts bro. He carried that network for years after Spartacus ended which was it's last biggest franchise.

[@teefa7314]

I agree.. He should actually still get a pay check at least from Starz

[@jeanetteunderwood3062]

Yessir! He made that show, terrible when people feel challenged about their own staff.

[@Ir-of4zn]

I watched the show because of Omari... talented actor...

[@babydollmom]

At this point, just stop the whole show.

[@MrAhouse27]

I think we still watch Power to hopefully one day see Ghost again.

[@nikkis.9747]

That's the biggest reason I still watch it 😅

[@marcussimmons6944]

I agree 100 percent

[@dawnlaidler9070]

It’s true frfr 😏

[@helpupcomingtalent3221]

Because I haven’t 😂 watched it since he left fr I loved him

[@Jigaboo1929]

That’s fax I definitely think it will be a twist by the end of the show

[@shell3819]

I never paid Starz any attention until Power. What Omari did with that character changed that network. I was disappointed by his time ending with the show and them not giving him a spin-off. I'm waiting for Tommy to say he drove off with him in the ambulance and saved his life 😅

[@brinardtalks]

We all waiting for Tommy to say sumn 😂

[@jeanetteunderwood3062]

You are so right, now it doesn’t matter if I catch it or not. But hoping now that supposedly Fifty Cent has left Starz he will really consider bringing Omari back.

[@angelasconversations5551]

I totally agree with everything you said here.

[@jnice1964]

Exactly .......I never knew it existed till I heard about Power

[@korinmartin5815]

right!!!He is the reason for the franchise succeeding. I see u Omari and understand and know something else happened that we don't know about😢. Miss u bro..

[@KKB226]

James St Patrick/Ghost is arguably the greatest character in TV history. Whoever’s in their feelings needs to grow up and get Omari back in Power

[@dionnenorman9567]

Rightttt

[@philalexander7902]

But role would he play? We saw him get shot through the heart and fall from the balcony flat on his back. Are we supposed to believe he survived?

[@bougiequeen8261]

@@philalexander7902 it’s tv…they do it all the time on those stupid soap operas! That could be a wild storyline bringing Ghost back. He could be far off in the distance, watching and manipulating Tariq’s life! Playing the ultimate chess game. Or he could pop up on Tommy, helping him with a situation only the two of them could handle! 🤔That would be crazy!

[@philalexander7902]

@@bougiequeen8261 yes it would be crazy but I get the sense Courtney Kemp is keeping Ghost dead. But his storyline isn't over. I think it'll continue in Raising Kanan and we'll get little tidbits here and there through Tariq's story.

[@richarddavis2765]

The ghost character was borrowed from a real gangsta that is sueing Courtney and fif so ghost can't come back until that issue is cleared up

[@dianel8879]

Omari built Ghost to be a character that we all love and some hated. But I heard the real problem was Starz and Courtney Kemp had a problem with his wife being on the site. FYI, his wife was the one that convinced him to take the role. Power has not been the same since they killed Ghost off.

[@brinardtalks]

Wow, if that's true, I just don't get why 😕

[@Thegenesis757]

I’ve seen Omari being interviewed on shows like GMA and TODAY where he stated that he was leaving POWER because he didn’t want to be type casted and how he wanted to be free to pursue other opportunities. He also stated that the show was only supposed to be 1 season and how he’d more than met his original obligation by staying on for those extra seasons. Finally, during Season 5, Omari made it very clear that he would not be returning to POWER after Season 6. To now state that the reason for his departure was because of some behind the scenes drama seems disingenuous at best and a feeble attempt at regaining his fan base at worst. IMO, he became arrogant because he was starring in one of the most, if not the most, successful show being aired at that time. That arrogance led to his departure and if his career decisions had resulted in the opportunities he’d envisioned, you wouldn’t hear the names 50 Cent or Courtney Kemp come out of his mouth. When all the networks changed their programming to max 10 episodes, Omari had the opportunity to pursue other projects and remain on POWER as well if he wanted too. He didn’t want to be on POWER any longer. He made the decision, don’t cry about it now.

[@brinardtalks]

​@@Thegenesis757 I can see your point too. Maybe some truths you aren't comfortable with sharing at a specific time or a specific person. Maybe he was finally healed in this area of hurt and comfortable enough to go into the actual true story with his friend Jon here. There's also the fact of considering at the time he gave those interviews, just like you said, his career opportunities from that point forward were his concern and he didn't want to risk being blackballed in hollywood because spoke ill of CK.

[@Thegenesis757]

@@brinardtalks If Courtney Kemp held power in entertainment as some would lead us to assume, shouldn’t he still be concerned about how these comments would be received? Don’t get me wrong, I think Omari is one of the best in the business. I didn’t like it when he stated that he didn’t want to be type-casted and was planning to leave, and I equally didn’t like it when he was “killed”:off. Omari was fully within his rights to stay or go as he pleased. Although his character was “killed”, there are ways that his character could return if he wanted to come back. He could’ve stayed, he wanted to leave, he left, didn’t get the results he wanted so how’s that someone else’s issue. Nope, bruh needs to be honest with himself; he messed up and now he regrets it because he’s not working as he’d assumed he would. His agent should have done a market survey before he made any major moves.

[@teiashort1451]

@@Thegenesis757 you are on the money

[@SuccessByHand]

If the writers brought Ghost back today it would be one of the highest rated shows out. You seen how they released so much of ep1 new season? It’s all about supporting cast now.

[@lirrajae12]

yep and now there will just be pointless violence scenes nothing that makes absolute sense folks will lose interest and it will fizzle out IT IS THE SAME ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL of the time

[@brinardtalks]

And the rate at which they kill of main characters on these shows is tasteless. In OG Power it had more weight and gravity when they did that. Now it just seems like they're trying to "shock" the audience but it doesn't hit.

[@lafayewales3302]

Facts

[@coachduece]

Ghost and Tommy were the only reason why I watched power... I could care less about the rest of the cast if it wasn't for them

[@brinardtalks]

This is facts

[@JM-qn3tf]

Same. Killing host was the dumbest thing ever

[@marktank6675]

I mean book 2 is pretty good well at least I think so

[@L.A9397]

Higher up with money, 😢 this is all facts you put the work you know who you are but you keep it to yourself it just being humble with in to someone make you snap

[@boedwards3629]

Shiddddd Tariq putting it on his back though!! Show is still 🔥

[@Mike_E._Kicks]

Narcissists hate when people speak up. Point blank period. Good job on this topic.

[@brinardtalks]

Much appreciated!

[@laurynstorm2692]

🎯

[@curtrob85]

Omari built the Starz channel with Ghost. Nobody was watching Starz before power and the other shows and spin-offs wouldn't have came to light without him putting his best work forward as that character. I mean everything is created around him even the spin-offs he's mentioned. Even in the Kanan series he's gone to be mentioned at some point. So yeah they owe that man. Courtney said something about going to Netflix or something. But her bumping heads with him seems interesting. Hopefully they give that man his flowers and ghost is not dead.

[@brinardtalks]

Starz was nothing before the Power universe. Nothing. They are in part who they are today because of this man's presence on the show.

[@curtrob85]

@@brinardtalks facts

[@DigitxlRxse]

It didn’t Make him ….Omari was already a very talented actor ….he’s the reason Ppl love the character so much 😂

[@rich-y1c]

outside of power almost everything he was in was garbage

[@DigitxlRxse]

@@rich-y1c I disagree

[@novemberreign7255]

Courtney got jealous of Omari. SHE wanted to be the face of the Ghost series, but Ghost/James St. Patrick/Omari was, not her. Courtney constantly wanted to be in FRONT of the camera. Crowbarring her face in front of the cameras with the recaps, the “after shows” and her going Live each week. She didn’t like the fact that we didn’t care about her, we wanted Ghost! He made the show. Any other actor, would’ve had a different outcome, IMO.

[@robertmaldonadoii4262]

Power has been whack without Omari. The Tommy spin off is good but he out acts everyone in that cast which makes it seem off. They need to bring Omari back with a spin off of ghost

[@brinardtalks]

I agree it’s not the same and they know it. Joseph Sikora is a great actor on Force but I miss the chemistry he had with Omari and how they played off each other.

[@kinglikaboss3129]

U can’t make a spin off of ghost when the got dang bit time show the OG power was made off of ghost wtf he’s the main character in that power book 2 it’s Tariq power book force it’s tommy u can’t make a spin off of a main character that was killed

[@curtissimmons2287]

Yyyeah it aint the same

[@deandresisson2217]

You just talking 😂

[@kodyjefferson8976]

@@kinglikaboss3129 he’s not dead never was

[@gvibezpodcast7384]

Very true. He reallllly was GHOST and we felt like he was really the man. He definitely carried that franchise. 🫶🏾

[@brinardtalks]

Carried it on his back

[@RELLISHPICTURES]

Despite all of this, I hope Omari finds his footing in other projects and uses Ghost as a stepping stone, to launch himself even higher.

[@brinardtalks]

I 100% agree, on to bigger and better things we hope for him. He deserved so much more.

[@coreymack9314]

I agree....hands down most favorite character EVER! Omari played the part perfectly. I believe he isn't dead and a comeback will be record-breaking!

[@brinardtalks]

Agreed! We can only hope they listen.

[@adgee5401]

Please stop with this nonsense. It doesn’t make any walking around sense for him to still be alive.

[@coreymack9314]

@@adgee5401 yes it does! Makes perfect sense if someone was trying to kill him and he went into protective custody faking his death. That way he can watch from a distance at Tariq decisions and keep an eye on enemies as well...too many loose ends unanswered...they can do better than that!

[@BIG_DRU]

They didn’t finalize it by having a funeral and showing him dead so that they could leave it open for a possible return of Ghost in the future….that’s if they could work out their shit…..

[@adgee5401]

@@BIG_DRU There was a funeral 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jeanetteunderwood3062]

He definitely made the show. He should be brought back and it’s terrible how people in control loses control and can’t see when there is an excellent actor who brings life to his character.

[@kjmskits162]

It’s sorta crazy because in power ghost really knew how valuable he was and how much everyone needed him and he literally said over & over “NO ONE can stop me” sound familiar??? 😂🐐🐐🐐

[@brinardtalks]

They knew why they wrote that in there like that 😂

[@brinardtalks]

They knew why they wrote that in there like that 😂

[@ouvlone]

@@ohlordherewegoagain he said no one could /wont as well

[@lorenzomason8558]

Omari also said it “others”(one particular female in charge) hated his wife coming to sets and he stood with his wife, you can look it up he said that too

[@brinardtalks]

Oh wow, you gotta send a link so we can check that out man. That's not good at all.

[@RogerDuly]

So, his wife shouldn’t have messed up their paper….

[@megae859]

That sounds like the parent trying to coach the kid from the sidelines. Wifey wasn't a paid employee if she was there she should have been seen and not heard.

[@MichelleNgome]

This is a great breakdown b/c I struggled to watch the clip. The fact that Omari is no longer on Power makes me upset for so many reasons. That show definitely went from underdog to top dog. All of those actors put in work on promoting the show. Between the bs at Power and Covid, Omari's career has been stagnant. I hope he's not Black balled and has other things going for him whether behind the scenes or in front of the camera.

[@brinardtalks]

I think it's possible we can see him come back one day but someone's gotta apologize or get fired.

[@curtissimmons2287]

@@brinardtalks yeah something is going on

[@PlayDefense]

If 50 had beef wit Omari that shit would’ve been all over ig

[@loloyal888]

@@brinardtalks Courtney Kemp

[@MichelleNgome]

@Alright I'll say it true, I think the pandemic definitely put his career in limbo too. Because those early movies were not it.

[@jdav12377]

I agree he is one of the best characters on the show hands down. I also thought he was coming back I didn't think he was dead.

[@pettykingcole7655]

It’s sad. A black woman of power, and a powerful black entertainer. Couldn’t work together in harmony. We’re not each other enemy

[@brinardtalks]

We are not. We're better when we work together.

[@SaluteTheVet]

STARZ don’t want 50 to have that much control over their network. But he contributes the best content

[@brinardtalks]

It's sad they had to part ways because his involvement is the franchise for over 10 years is what helped make the network what it is.

[@angeledwards7646]

@@brinardtalks oh well

[@Shadowdragon_TV]

Raising Kanan and Force are their own entities. We grew to love the brutality of Kanan and Tommy, so we want to see more of them one way or another. Tariq's show however, was built off of Ghost. I mean, the show's name is Ghost. No one really cared about Tariq or where he was going in life, people are only invested in it now because big names like Mary J and Method Man are regulars and there is an invested interest to see if Tariq will become like or better than his father. But it all stems directly from Omari's amazing portrayal of Ghost. This explains why he never came back as the character, and he deserved his respect after realizing his worth. He held the show and network on his shoulders. I wish him all the best.

[@brinardtalks]

I agree with you on so many levels. I almost wonder if they called Book 2 something else other than Ghost, if it would give it more credibility.

[@tamiaalexandria8213]

That’s so untrue

[@MovementGraffiti]

@@tamiaalexandria8213 exactly, very untrue. Mary and Meth are smaller role players compared to the rest of the cast. Every body that's watching now actually does care about what happens to Tariq- Michael Rainey Jr is definitely doing a great job. Thank goodness for the actors who don't think they're better than the opportunities given to them. There are other actors on the show who've done Power in conjunction to another role on tv. Ppl need to admit that Omari didn't care to do Power anymore and left a bad taste in the mouths of the people he worked with. The show must go on.

[@bryecollins3513]

I didn’t not watch it for Mary and Method man 😂😂😂

[@Hiphop_Love]

Ain’t watching for Mary j or meth 😂😂😂🔥

[@PinkyPoshe]

I would never watch Powerbook, but I've watched Tommy's. Most relevant characters will always be "Ghost & Tommy." They made Power. They did Ghost wrong. Ya'll could've done a spinoff showing young Ghost and Tommy, how their friendship came about, and how they got into the business.

[@angeledwards7646]

Booo they did on raising kannan

[@thandolwethudukwana-wz4nz]

Wow!! Credit to this channel ♥️ great breakdown. I've been a citizen in the power universe and I gotta say there's no one more powerful in these sagas than Ghost. I miss James aka ghost so much that I believe that with the pressure amounted for him to come back will enforce the network to rethink their decision and bring him back as a co-producer because it ain't solid without him.

[@brinardtalks]

Thanks for the love! With enough pressure on them and also some apologies from certain people, we could see it happen in the future.

[@edgarbolden5742]

Power should have went 7 season. I wanted to see him at Lt. Governor doing something

[@brinardtalks]

That would've been crazy to see him get the proverbial "Power" in the streets and in politics fully, just to see him lose it all because you can't run from your past.

[@angeledwards7646]

@@brinardtalks very valid point

[@martincrawford5004]

Ghost and Tommy was the reason why I watched the show. The other cast was just along for the ride. If they brought him back, the show will skyrocket.

[@brinardtalks]

100% to the moon bro

[@tendressenk.9716]

Yes i actually want him back

[@MovementGraffiti]

The premier of Season 3 of Power Book II: Ghost just broke Starz viewing record history. They're doing really well. The show has already surpassed OG Power.

[@devotionalangel]

Thanks for sharing and reacting to this! I haven’t been interested in power since Omari character was killed off. Tommy had me tuned in but only for so long.

[@sandrabest136]

Personally I would love to see Ghost and Tommy back, the Powers that we have now they are not the same, with Ghost you had a certain amount of class not just undermining and unnecessary killing, Ghost would kill if he had to, not just because he could.

[@Stephanie-et4qm]

Omari isn't new to the game...he grew to it he's a seasoned actor he's on music videos,movies and he's a poet👏🏽it was clear that it was tension behind the scenes..especially w/the finale season and all the praise she gave Tariq saying he can carry the series. WRONG! Tariq need all the supporting cast to help carry the show. Ghost was a army of 1 that's a difference.

[@brinardtalks]

Yeah the mood coming near the end of season 6 was different, even before the shooting. You could tell stuff was happening behind the scenes.

[@Stephanie-et4qm]

@@brinardtalks For sure...sad part is what's wrong with communication? The main focus is the show and audience that know nothing about the squabbling. I was surprised at Courtney.

[@coreymack9314]

Exactly! Nothing against Michael Rainey Jr...but he can't even say Truth he has a speech impediment or something and his character unfounded hate for his dad is poorly written....js

[@Stephanie-et4qm]

@@coreymack9314 oh I didn't know that but,I do know he talks fast sometimes...I think Omari said that hate for his(show)dad and 🪦 Ghost was a matter of "Courtney's pen" and it shows...

[@angeledwards7646]

@@coreymack9314 Omari has a speech impediment

[@donovan6567]

Omari needs to employ the barber who was cutting his hair on Power

[@brinardtalks]

C'mon bro, don't do him like that 😂

[@donovan6567]

@@brinardtalks something’s gotta be done man. He might get his recurring role back if he fixes it…😂

[@doch9399]

When I watched the series, it seemed as though there was a low level contempt for this character and Omari. The man went from extremely pragmatic and full of foresight to a clueless trope. His character was very introspective and yet extremely focused on the moment. We were watching the birth of the revelation to the world of Ghost as well as the actor Omari. He doesn’t fit bit is needed. After concluding his portrayal, why hasn’t he received any other offers? Where are the movie roles? They wrote this brother out of Power and Hollywood.

[@brinardtalks]

Agreed on the first part of what you said. It was clear where they were headed near the end of the show and it was such a sudden tone shift in the character from where they started.

[@BigGucc]

@@brinardtalks good points. Honestly think the character changes happened more because the show went on too long. It’s the dexter problem where the characters have to get dumber and dumber to keep the plot going.

[@IRON5]

That particular female producer is very full of herself. What Omari is saying really can't be argued. It's a reasons why the guy. Who played 2-bit? Once him and Courtney went their separate ways. He started to get little screen time. After awhile he was mysteriously phased out.

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

Yeah we need to see more of him n I think Courtney is leaving the show

[@brinardtalks]

Crazy, I've seen a lot of rumors about that too

[@IRON5]

@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 She left already from what I remembered?

[@milahkay212]

This is crazy!!! On Outlander the top billed cast members are producers on the show as of like season 4 or 5 and the last season is soon approaching. Omarion should have gotten a producer credit as of season 3. He deserved that credit because he did make that show

[@KDBetter]

I’m so glad this came up in my recommendeds. I’ve never seen that interview but it sheds a lot of light on what I’ve gathered from other interviews he’s done. He HATED how Ghost died. He even said he thought it was messed up they chose his son to be the one that killed him. After I heard that and how uninvolved he was during the end of Power, I knew he would never come back. It was some bad blood there. Also, I think he was always meant to die. Like, Courtney wrote his character to die in the end, so that part wasn’t surprising. I think it was HOW he was killed off was the larger issue

[@brinardtalks]

Appreciate the love! And yeah it was in such bad taste how it was done. The character had to go at some point but not before his origins and maybe other family like his Uncle helped us understand more about how he came to be, then Ghost go out once there is absolutely no more story left for him.

[@KDBetter]

@@brinardtalks absolutely! Great content! I’m going to do a response to this on my other channel lbs. you gave me a great idea

[@tendressenk.9716]

Yeah I agree I wish he died another way the way they killed him off actually made me so mad.

[@tendressenk.9716]

@@brinardtalks right omg

[@malojohnson6404]

Yeah, but Power has always carried this cycle of parent/child conflict throughout the series though… Ghost’s ‘friends’ Kanan & Breeze kills Ghost dad… Kanan murders his son Shawn… Tommy murders his dad Tony Teresi… Tommy murdered Holly, who was pregnant with his child… Ghost murdered Rolla; hell, Rolla tells Ghost that he (Ghost) basically raised him before Ghost shoots hiim (like a father)… Kanan being set up by Tariq, and with his last breathe, Kanan allowed Tariq to live because he loved Tariq as a son… The idea of Ghost dying by the hands of his son was already there, we just wasn’t willing to accept the manner it was carried out… Ghost even tells Tariq why he murdered Breeze, and Breeze was someone who Ghost loved and looked up to growing up (father/son relationship)…

[@sluganmusic]

To be honest right here, everyone is still watching power just because we all have some kind of hope that ghost will return and set things straight !

[@brinardtalks]

They know that they have us all waiting with bated breath to see if this man pops up at Tariq’s graduation.

[@angelabowling6220]

Omari is the whole Show Ghost he’s the coolest laidback actor. I would Love to see Omari/Ghost come back to Power.

[@flyguy131]

The spin offs are cool and grew on us but not the same without Ghost. Tommy's joint started off slow but then picked up and shet got real. I hope the powers that be don't continue to suck themselves off so hard that they don't allow the real talent to be just that talent. Be the smart executives and allow the Artists to express themselves without limitations and bs egos. #BringBackGhost

[@jynthejedi]

The whole Power drama was always intriguing. Those that were following stuff bts saw this whole thing crack over the years. From 50 always going at Starz for not pushing the show the way they should’ve to, if we’re saying the fall out started around season 2-3, having that information in mind, looking back, that’s when the writing started planting seeds of Tariq ‘killing’ Ghost. And the way season 6 wasn’t even remotely hiding that they gonna kill him off was always off to me, that’s why I’ve not watched one frame of Book 2. Never will. If I’m not mistaking, didn’t Courtney actually say she wanted to kill off Ghost way earlier cause nobody was ‘off limits’??! Once you start looking at everything it’s kind of obvious what happened. And now look at Starz, 50 is gone, Courtney has a Netflix deal and the network is all of a sudden bringing back Spardecus??? They’re trying to do a demo shift again. Power Universe is gonna go from running the network to just being there as commodities.

[@brinardtalks]

The biggest sign that there was a major change at Starz was when they picked up the Spartacus spinoff idea they cancelled 10 years ago. They know the Power universe is carrying the network now and that whole dynamic is in question

[@jynthejedi]

@@brinardtalks said it the moment that Spardecus announcement came out, demo change! Like I said, they’re gonna put everything in that show coming back and Power universe will become a commodity if it ain’t already cause that 1.99 or whatever they’re pushing for 6 months for Lionsgate+ is embarrassing.

[@anthonybrooks1010]

Word is Courtney kemp was always mad that Omari brought his wife on the set and kemp was also having a “relationship” with like a stunt double or staff member, so with all that going on and Omari not budging about not bringing his wife to set she decided to change his character making him more of an asshole so the fan would hate him making it easier to kill him off. She always said that she uses some of her actual life experiences for the show as well (mainly her divorce). We all know that’s a really sensitive way to make shows or anything for that matter. She’s a major control freak that’s why she’s not the main producer on the spin offs 50 knows she’s a weirdo as well

[@brinardtalks]

It's interesting that I keep seeing this same comment being made about bringing his wife to set and that causing trouble. Now I'm curious if there's any evidence on that because this is interesting 🤔

[@michellebrown8302]

jokes on her, because we still love asshole Ghost 😭

[@christalintentions]

I started watching Power in the last few seasons. I didn’t think I would like a show with so much violence.😂 I was well aware of who Omari was before Power. Power didn’t make him but he definitely made Power. He embodies the character of Ghost. No one else could have done it. I didn’t know his career took a hit. I just watched him in a major role in Army of the Dead! He was the last man standing!

[@ruthieaustin4]

I find it difficult to watch the Power franchises but I'm trying. Bring Omari back!!!!

[@amkobra]

Omari was on a show that lasted one season called Dark Blue. I remember watching it and feeling this has potential but it was cancelled. That's how I learned about him.

[@michellebrown8302]

i remember him from that Tyler Perry movie with Janet Jackson.

[@blutpzbutterfly4868]

No other actor could do for Ghost/James St. Patrick what Omari did for Ghost/JSP. I think it was b.s. that Ghost was killed off. I was looking forward to seeing what they did with Ghost going legit and stepping into politics.

[@youngoutlaw5150]

Ghost is an upgraded version of Stringer Bell from the wire so I’m not surprised that the character is iconic

[@changunn]

That’s crazy. But we all know the entertainment industry is always underhanded in the end.

[@brinardtalks]

You're right. So much darkness and foolishness goes on behind the scenes it's wild.

[@dametreuspppp8734]

Especially for blk ppl

[@angeledwards7646]

@@dametreuspppp8734 yep y’all don’t know how to act in the first place

[@angeledwards7646]

@@dametreuspppp8734 🤣

[@tejael1]

She did her best to suppress Omari period! Ms. Kemp

[@DONJULUJUVY718]

I remember omari from “ grid iron gang with the rock in it, he was a gang banger from LA, he came a long way.

[@streetlevels]

Well Lauren was supposedly killed by Effie, but now we know she survived and is in witness protection. So Ghost returning wouldn't be a hard story to spin....however, it seems not so likely

[@ProdbyGrimeyred]

What people not realizing about Power is that it's going backwards. Each characters background story is being told with a splash of the present. Ghost will be back. It's written in plain view.

[@megae859]

IDK. I remember him getting the big head. He condescendingly turned down Girls Trip. But then said he regretted it after seeing how big it became. Then he did the Tyler Perry Tiffany Haddish movie with Whooping in it and it didn't do good.

[@PamD6454]

Dude: Ghost is DEAD!! All due respect to Omari!! I love the entire Power Universe!

[@brinardtalks]

Lol let me continue to have my hope if it's dwindling sis 😂

[@angeledwards7646]

Agreed

[@CzarPharo]

The power universe is not as good. Sorry

[@nikiabutler899]

I think that’s another reason she made all those spin offs to show him he was not the show and that the show will not only go on without him but they will all thrive

[@brinardtalks]

It's like going the extra mile to prove we don't need you or something

[@thatrandomblackguynelms6271]

I get what you saying but think about it like this if you u tryna lead a basketball team there's star players and roleplayers and Starz didn't cater to their Michael Jordan 😢

[@cherayjames]

I don’t think it’s courtney. He started out singing her praises. It was a network person … because he also talked about how his pay was never right either. Power book 2 ghost was never meant to be about him … it was to demonstrate his son was him.

[@Deshcordon]

48 Laws of Power: Never Outshine The Master…. Pushed Courtney to prove that this is her show, her creation, her universe.

[@brinardtalks]

Sad but true. We as black people should stick together and work with one another because we're better that way. But no 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Shay416]

Yeah his energy now, I could only imagine how disrespectful and passive aggressive he was on set. You get what you negotiate he's not new to this. He comes off entitled. Her did amazing with the character but damn play the game Omari. You catch more bees with honey.

[@afloweryouarepowerful791]

💯

[@amunetamun5347]

The show was a success because of Omari and Joseph Sikora. The show had good writing too. Courtney is petty. I think she probably wanted some game from Omari and he wasn’t feeling that. People in Hollywood positions feel entitled to an actor’s body and the woman are just as bad as the men!

[@curtissimmons2287]

I heard starz wants them to bring back ghost

[@brinardtalks]

A lot of complications in the way lol, so we can only hope

[@mutungiedmund2355]

Ghost 👻 should be brought back in the Power Universe 🔋.

[@Iamtongue]

no wonder he seemed bitter in certain clips...I hope they can reconcile. He brings a certain gravitas whenever he's on screen.

[@brinardtalks]

Most definitely, it all makes sense now.

[@MichieKy]

It's been mentioned for a while Coutney Kemp was the problem. I also think Omari's wife being on set and wanting him to have less sex scenes made Courtney feel some kinda way too. Listen....I loved Ghost sex scenes but they were very intense. As a wife I just wouldn't watch but ppl have also been making fun of his wife's appearance. Way before Power and he's always stood up & defended her.

[@geraldinejamison7262]

The people was writing about Ghost all the time and Courtney Kemp was so jealous she wrote Ghost from her Dad

[@brinardtalks]

Really? Where you’d hear that from?

[@KBei]

Courtney definitely has said in interviews that she based certain things about Ghost on her Dad who she had a troubled relationship with so your breakdown here plus reading/hearing some of the things they've said, I absolutely believe now that they killed off the Ghost character due to insecurities off their own status

[@lorenzomason8558]

I remember that after it was discovered ghost had a drinking past and how she curated ghost out of parts of her father, and in her ig live Q&A around the time we was wondering who shot him in S6-Ep15

[@ricardotolbert1797]

@@lorenzomason8558 wow wtf did she get personal on a “show” modeling him after her father.

[@solidasarock06]

Starz had post interviews for each episode in the final season of Power and she mentioned it after one of the episodes. And it explained a lot about the Ghost character and actually adds more validity to your analysis lol

[@djnes2k7]

Y’all do know he didn’t write his own lines right? Ghost wasn’t the entire show. It was a combination of Tasha, Tommy, Angela, sax, etc. y’all love the characters and the swag and processes he experienced. Which is all writing. He was just the face of it. If the other characters were trash it wouldn’t have mattered what omari did. The show would’ve been trash

[@Gotothelui]

I think it's for the best that Ghost was killed. It's hard to kill a main character and then make all the characters evolve off that. But Tariq is becoming a pretty damn good character now, Tommy can get there but Tariq, Racq, and Young Kanan are carrying right now and I have no complaints.

[@brinardtalks]

You think so about Tariq? Idk man, but for sure the characters on Raising Kanan are killing it

[@bobharris7447]

@@brinardtalks💯

[@frostest1622]

Tariq can't hold the wait neither can orphan Annie effie

[@NileSWPhotography]

Tariq is boring to watch ngl

[@michelegarry8215]

But Courtney left the show now! Ghost is not dead & they need to bring him back with producer or director rights. He deserves it!

[@jasminecampbell4989]

Omari is a “Powerhouse”. I love the progression of the Characters that he has portrayed during his career. He is Ghost periodt. No one can ever fill his shoes, she was so wrong not to give him Producer credit on a show he made so popular. A prime example Damson Idris is a Producer on his show “Snowfall”and he’s a new actor. He should still get ROI return on investment revenue from Starz. Shame on you, C. K.!

[@nicholegeorge947]

Since they removed him, I don't even watch this show anymore. Omari made that show great.

[@Ms.Bytchy]

This is the best breakdown I have heard about him leaving that show. I knew they didn't like his behind😂

[@brinardtalks]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@oliviaberry1661]

When Omari left Being Mary Jane, it was longer good. When Omari left Power, I stopped watching. Pay this man and give him the credit he deserves!

[@knowledgeispower4313]

There will only be one Ghost and Tommy! And the actor who is interviewing Omari is a beast. I miss The Punisher. This guy was a beast as The Punisher!

[@brinardtalks]

Both are fantastic actors in their own right, hands down!

[@maryannbrooks6005]

I agree. I refuse to believe Ghost (played by Omari Hartwig) is dead. Power II and beyond with him and Tommy is not worth watching anymore.

[@dasscastro9580]

I been saying all day they’re trying to force Tariq on us and now I see why it feels that way

[@angelasconversations5551]

I will never be able to watch the other spin offs. And the beauty in this decision is that we all have a right to watch whatever we want to watch on TV, we all have a right to pay are streaming service bill every month for shows that we enjoy watching. Omari Hardwick playing the character of James St Patrick, aka Ghost, even if he is a little different, corky, or whatever y'all want to call him as an individual. When it is time to say action, and he begins acting his character, he is flawless with it. Obviously, I don't know what has happened on the inside with the suits that are in charge, or the showrunners, or the writers, or 50 cent but what I do know is I am of a particular age and I have watched a lot of movies and TV shows in my time and this man is amazing, excellent, and should not have been killed off in my opinion. I guarantee if y'all bring him back, the ratings, the more Starz subscriptions will increase. He is just that good. And Angela Valdez, Ms. Loren is Missed as well. But y'all in charge of the Other original power show go off. I am just sitting back sipping tea and hoping that he will return. I did watch Raising Kanan which was 🔥🔥🔥

[@angeledwards7646]

All Angela Valdez played on there was a home -wrecker basically a sex craved whore for a guy a guy she should have been over with in highschool and should have never been with in the first place.Her role was not that significant at all

[@dldmills53]

Omari is a brilliant actor and should have been given the opportunity to drive more behind the scenes. That said, I was happy when he “died”. Omari played Ghost so well that I saw no redeemable qualities in the character in the later seasons. I was sick of Ghost by the end 😤

[@brinardtalks]

Listen, I agree his character should've died eventually, it's the only thing story-wise that makes sense. But it should've been more poetic and meaningful. Not the way they did it to piss him and everyone off. That was just wrong.

[@MoePeezy]

He could of always redeemed himself, but if they’re insecure like he said then they’re making it so you hate him making it easy to accept killing him

[@wandab2917]

I don’t think Ghost is dead either. I hope he comes back.

[@johnwhite1824]

Ghost built the Power universe..its really all still around him.. everyone is still watching holding on to the idea that we learn the back stories to ultimately converge back together to bring Ghost back. As good as all the series have been, it think they will all fall short in most fans eyes if Ghost doesnt come back. With the success if the spinoff though, this time will give whoever needed their vindication that the series doesnt need Ghost will get that, and the time will heal Omaris biterness about what happened. We all know shows have to come to an end at some point. The series will never be complete if Ghost doesnt come back. And if theres no indication that he will, fans will start to lose interest I believe.

[@toniwilliams7819]

Courtney Kemp need to put that pride aside and bring Ghost back. We, the viewers are only watching the spin offs in Hope and Belief that Ghost will return... It's enough Credit and Money for everyone. Come on my People!

[@amkobra]

I got into Power around season 3 or 4, but I stayed because of Omari's acting.

[@jashonharris]

We def need you to be the OFFICIAL Omari translator! Very long winded. Great video

[@Unjust726]

If the wife being on set was the issue he should’ve removed his wife. It’s work and a business. I can’t bring my family to work. So why would you bring your wife if it were an issue. Regardless if it were right or wrong. He made a choice. Every action has a reaction

[@brinardtalks]

Not sure if this is true though

[@derrickb.alexander6472]

I agree with you! That Ghost were not dead! He never had an RIP segment like all of the other deaths had! He are removed from the show because no one can be bigger than the show! He played the part so well that he became bigger than the show! His son, Tariq’s show just became interesting to me with Season 3 episode 5! With Tariq netting Noma and the way that he handled the Italian situation! But, we all judt wanted so much for Ghost! But, let’s face it there were nothing like Ghost ( James St.Patrick, Omari Harwick)!

[@yturnerful]

It is Kemp. I saw an interview she did and she was very smug and adamant about Ghost being dead!

[@Trick_Turner]

I was coming to say the same thing

[@brinardtalks]

Very sad indeed. Drop a link to that interview if you can.

[@ExtraordinaryE901]

Not only that! Kemp spoke very much of her father which is somewhat what that character was loosely based on. She takes satisfaction in Ghost not being around. That why I knew for years Ghost would eventually be gone and she would be the reason

[@KColonelSanders405]

50 need to get everyone on board with bringing Ghost back,...since he died I can't bring myself to watch it,..Ghost better come back and haunt they asses

[@aaronjordan5733]

His character in next day air was Ghosts in essence and made him perfect prototype for power looking back most actors don't have the opportunity to have such a preparation through prior experience to fit an exact character & embody the same energy so obviously it's a shame that it doesn't play out based on the strength of the dialogue without modulation due to politics behind the scenes the way it all came together should've showed enough greatness across the board to overshadow any ego tripping on the show but that's a timeless tale as Good as the other shows are the original show undeniably made it possible to do so much at the same time & keep interest & the one character gone is still the biggest impact on all the characters old or new that watcher can refer to as a reason for their longevity or failure Ghost is the most though of even when you watch the others they never leave the reference of the mindset of Ghost & are held against that mindset with every thing they do now

[@dieufortbelotte8759]

Let him come back !!! Give him his flowers he made that dam show !! It’s so many ways he can come back … there was no body, no funeral, and his grave stone has no death date !!

[@elbertcoleman5969]

Stupid for killing off Ghost. Egos

[@brinardtalks]

That's all it was bro, ego

[@kilahlipstick9687]

I have long said Courtney Kemp and producers had a problem with Omari. Thats why during Courtney LIVE streams she could barely answer any questions with a straight face when she speaks on him . That's why you have no Ghost of Ghost and thats why that letter that he wrote to Tariq didn't even sound like something that Ghost would even write. They need to fix it but I am telling you if they ever wrote Ghost faked his death they would shut the entire internet down. I would love for them to bring him back into Tommy. Tariq didnt kill Ghost Courtney did and I knew it

[@RayvenRenai]

I was thinking Courtney as well but she’s no longer working on power. Either damage is done and Omari is over it or starz to bring him back. Honestly, I think his character is dead and there’s no purpose to bring him back ghost lives on through Tariq. But I did enjoy Tommy and Ghost together because force doesn’t hit

[@brinardtalks]

Force has the ability to fill that OG Power void. They made a lot of big changes for season 2, so hopefully we see that reflected. And yeah, I think Omari is over it, that's why I said lots of apologies have to be made because he says he had to go through a healing process to get over this.

[@Shay416]

Force is a mess but Joseph is an amazing actor. He needs a better supporting cast, and writers. It was the toughest of the bunch to get through.

[@ginawilliams4478]

I love Power I hope they bring Ghost back but it truly is a great show. So happy 50 cent had an opportunity to produce the show ❤

[@wr34l-15]

Tariq's character makes no sense...so long as he graduates he gets his inheritance...what's the point of him selling drugs...JSP Ghost had SOME reality to his existence...but Tariq makes no sense...☝🏾🤨💯🔥

[@michellehorne3913]

Power ain’t shit without Ghost!!! Period!

[@rhondamclendon1171]

I love this breakdown, I really do and I think it’s pretty accurate. But I’d like to clarify, he didn’t create the character, he played it. He doesn’t own the character. But again, a great deep dive!

[@brinardtalks]

Thanks for the love! And you're right, he was just playing a character he didn't create. I just think he was really hurt by the whole situation.

[@puresuga219]

He could have contributed creatively on set at times though, due to the fact that he embodied the character so deeply.

[@knowledgeispower4313]

He didn’t play it. He owned that character!

[@CzarPharo]

If he was a white man, he would've made millions.

[@user-ve1fi7pu1y]

He needs to be brought back

[@stephaniecollins9202]

Yes, I miss Ghost DFW, TX

[@CinCity-gi1sb]

I wish 50 would hire me to write Omari back in the show.

[@reneeclark6242]

Power is not power without Ghost . The spin-offs are okay. But it's not as good as seeing ghost Saint Patrick bring him back

[@brinardtalks]

It definitely is not the same.

[@qevansable]

That's what happened to Orlando Jones with Mr. Nancy in American Gods.

[@iandaley1695]

Wow you nailed it, you hit the nail right on the head.

[@solflowerenterprise1]

It’s all about MONEY!! When a person know their worth…… you must pay. Period

[@angeledwards7646]

Noooot

[@plentywater773]

In fairness. You were hired to be an actor in a play that had vision and direction before script was written. You can’t just come and try to put your own perspective 🤷🏾‍♂️ just because you are so into the character. No matter how good of a striker you are , you can’t dictate the formation the coach going to play. Lesson of life, know your role. All you have to do is learn all you can learn , have your own dream and at the end of your contract , the world is yours . Write your own movie and explore your own fantasies. It’s unfair when you think anyone has to oblige to you altering the direction of their show or role.

[@brinardtalks]

I definitely see your point and people should know their role and stick in their lane. I think his point here is after proving himself for so long, he just wanted to get a little more respect not just in front of the camera but also behind it (as many other actors do) to have that experience and credit for his career. I don't think anything is wrong with that, so as long as everyone is cool with it.

[@amunetamun5347]

I think it’s more complex than that! Why is 50 leaving?!

[@plentywater773]

@@brinardtalks you don’t demand for respect , you earn it. Do you know an artist once said Eminem treat rap like 9-5 job ? You know why ? He is in his feelings. What ever is outside his contract , he isn’t obliged to do or others obliged to do for him. I will personally like to believe this isn’t his first time feeling this way in work place. He just need to adjust in life . Be petty if need be, show up to places you are personally invited, make sure who you are following for a tag along is solid enough to handle you being a plus one at the event. He should focus more on relationship building. The respect he thinks he is not getting might be a blessing to him. He probably not present in rooms all others meet. If he gets invite, maybe he might appreciate the respect he thinks he is not getting now as the actual respect.

[@angeledwards7646]

@@amunetamun5347 riiiiiight

[@angeledwards7646]

@@plentywater773 possibly

[@diva-nicole9089]

I don't think anybody else could have played ghosts omari Hardwick brought that show to life and that is the only reason why I'm still watching power. Hoping to see him again, the show that's playing now is nothing like the original power and I think that's the high that all of us are chasing is the original power with omari Hardwick

[@brinardtalks]

The pacing is way too fast in Book 2. In the OG Power, you could feel the build up to something big, not the same here.

[@adgee5401]

It’s dumb to believe James St. Patrick/Ghost/Jamie is still alive. There are too many moving parts required for that to make sense.

[@brinardtalks]

Lol let some of us have hope even if it's foolish

[@KDBetter]

😂😂 it is foolish at this point but only if you pay attention to how Omari really feels about the project. The writers would love for him to be back. But HE doesn’t want to

[@adgee5401]

@@KDBetter You can’t bring him back after being shot in the heart fam. No matter how Omari feels. The way it played out on the screen kills any hope of a return outside of dreams.

[@angeledwards7646]

@@adgee5401 agreed

[@KDBetter]

@@adgee5401 Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about. He’s dead, but other deceased characters have come back in dreams, funerals, etc. Riq has had the flashbacks to Kanan several times, as an inner voice so to speak. So I’m saying, Omari doesn’t even want to do that @Bias Reviews channel broke it down