As Tariq returns to the prestigious Choate University, he quickly realizes that his old life of privilege is over. With the police closing in and a new set of ruthless players emerging from the drug underworld, Tariq is forced to embrace the very criminal life his father tried to escape. The episode sets the stage for a gritty war of loyalty, lies, and survival, introducing new allies like the cunning Monet Tejada and her dangerous family.

The Betrayal Begins: Power Book II: Ghost – Season 1, Episode 1 ("The Stranger")

The highly anticipated sequel to the original Power series opens with "The Stranger." Picking up just 48 hours after the death of James "Ghost" St. Patrick, the episode follows his son, Tariq St. Patrick, as he attempts to navigate a dangerous new reality. While grieving a father he had a complicated relationship with, Tariq must also keep his family’s secret—that his mother, Tasha, is a fugitive wanted for murder.