The only star I know in this is the great Omar Epps. But unlike book 2 it doesn't matter. It is a more serious, realistic story, and the depiction of the 90's NYC(which I would spend weekends in in me early teens) was on point.
Better yet the actors seem to be less caricatures and more grounded. They are quite good for a Power show.
Unlike Tariq who magically always knew what to do despite never really living the life, and talked like a monotone mumble rapper, the actor playing Kanan is much more believable. He's young, impressionable and actually has the acting chops to show a full range of emotions.
The plot hasn't picked up yet, but so far most of it is good. Minus some of the dialog being crappy, and the plot moving away from reality at times (lesbians anyone?).
Overall 3 episodes in it is a more mature, better written show than Book 2.
Better yet the actors seem to be less caricatures and more grounded. They are quite good for a Power show.
Unlike Tariq who magically always knew what to do despite never really living the life, and talked like a monotone mumble rapper, the actor playing Kanan is much more believable. He's young, impressionable and actually has the acting chops to show a full range of emotions.
The plot hasn't picked up yet, but so far most of it is good. Minus some of the dialog being crappy, and the plot moving away from reality at times (lesbians anyone?).
Overall 3 episodes in it is a more mature, better written show than Book 2.