Netflix Finds New 6-Part Crime Thriller Hit — And It’s Officially Taking Over on Streaming

Netflix has just found its latest crime thriller sensation in the form of a 12-year-old series taken from a rival streaming platform. Netflix doesn’t usually need to borrow shows from other platforms, especially crime thrillers. The likes of Ozark, The Night Agent, Black Doves, Lupin, Dept Q, and, obviously, every Harlan Coben adaptation (the latest being I Will Find You) have all been colossal successes. But earlier this month, Netflix thieved (proverbially, not literally) a six-season crime thriller hit from a rival platform, and it’s currently one of the biggest shows in the world.

After blasting its way onto Netflix on Nov. 9, the Starz series Power is officially a global streaming hit. All six seasons of the show are now available to binge on the platform, and audiences have wasted no time digging in to it. In only two days, Power has become the seventh most popular series on Netflix globally. It’s a great week for crime thrillers all-round, as the true crime docuseries, Taken: Natalee Holloway, is in first, with the new seasons of Black Doves and Lupin in second and third, respectively.

‘Power’ Is a Bloody 63-Episode Crime Saga

Courtney A. Kemp created the series, which debuted in 2014. Omari Hardwick leads as James ‘Ghost’ St. Patrick, the owner of a Fortune 500 company and a new nightclub. It’s safe to say he’s pretty successful. But beneath his legitimate wealth is a dark secret, a drug empire only serving the rich and powerful. His new nightclub, Truth, is more than just a way to launder money; it’s a chance to go legitimate and leave the drug game behind. But not everybody is happy about Ghost leaving the game.

Over its six seasons, Power just kept getting bigger and more dangerous. Plot twists lie around every corner, and nobody is safe. The series also starred Joseph Sikora, Naturi Naughton, 50 Cent, Michael Rainey Jr., and Lela Loren, among many others.

‘Power’ Just Kept Getting Better

It’s hard enough making one great season of TV, let alone keeping a show going for six seasons. Admittedly, Season 1 of Power wasn’t to everyone’s taste. It earned a divisive 44% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Although audiences instantly fell in love with the show, as Season 1 boasts a far stronger 82% user score on RT. The show then only went from strength to strength. Season 2 jumped up to a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Season 5 managed the same feat twice. Overall, Power has an 81% critic and user rating on RT.