Ghost, also known as James St. Patrick, was the main character of the hit crime drama Power, which aired on Starz from 2014 to 2020. He was a drug lord, a nightclub owner, a politician, and a father, who had many enemies and secrets. But in the sixth and final season of the show, he met his tragic end when he was shot and killed by his own son, Tariq. But is Ghost really dead, or is there a chance that he faked his death and will return in the spin-off series, Power Book II: Ghost? Here are some of the facts and the theories about his fate.
The Evidence That Ghost Is Dead
The most obvious evidence that Ghost is dead is the fact that we saw him get shot in the chest by Tariq in the penultimate episode of Power, titled “Exactly How We Planned”. We also saw him fall from the balcony of his nightclub, Truth, and bleed out on the floor. In the finale, we saw his funeral, where his family and friends paid their respects to him. We also saw his tombstone, which read “James St. Patrick, 1977-2020”.
Moreover, the creator and showrunner of Power, Courtney Kemp, confirmed that Ghost is dead in several interviews. She told Entertainment Weekly: “Yeah, Ghost is definitely dead…I think it’s self-explanatory and I’ll just say that.” She also told TVLine: “He’s dead. I’m sorry, guys. Sometimes people have to die on shows. It’s a sad thing.” She also explained that she wanted to kill Ghost because she felt that he deserved to face the consequences of his actions, and that his death was a way to complete his character arc.
Additionally, the actor who played Ghost, Omari Hardwick, also confirmed that his character is dead, and that he was aware of his fate since the early days of the show. He told ABC News: “I said, ‘I see this guy taking a bullet at the end.’ I saw the fate of the show.” He also said that he was satisfied with the ending, and that he was proud of his performance. He also thanked the fans for their support and love.
The Theories That Ghost Is Alive
Despite the evidence and the confirmation that Ghost is dead, some fans still refuse to believe it, and have come up with various theories that suggest that he is alive and hiding. Some of these theories are:
- Ghost faked his death with the help of his friend and lawyer, Joe Proctor, who left him a note before he died, telling him how to escape his enemies and start a new life. According to this theory, Ghost used a bulletproof vest, fake blood, and a body double to stage his death, and then fled the country with a new identity.
- Ghost survived the gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital, where he was secretly treated and protected by his ally and former lover, Angela Valdes, who also faked her death in the previous season. According to this theory, Ghost and Angela are still in love and are planning to reunite with their families and friends once they are safe.
- Ghost is in a coma and is dreaming of his death and funeral, while his body is still alive and recovering. According to this theory, Ghost will wake up in the spin-off series, Power Book II: Ghost, and will resume his role as the protagonist of the show.
The Conclusion
The conclusion is that Ghost is really dead, and that there is no credible evidence or reason to believe otherwise. The show has made it clear that he was shot and killed by his son, and that his death was final and irreversible. The creator, the actor, and the other cast members have also confirmed that he is dead, and that his story is over. The theories that he is alive are based on wishful thinking, speculation, and denial, and are not supported by any facts or logic. Ghost is dead, and that is the shocking twist in the Power finale.