Power - Season 1 Episode 1 -

The series premiere of Power , titled , introduces James "Ghost" St. Patrick , a wealthy New York City nightclub owner living a double life as a high-level drug kingpin . The episode establishes the central conflict of Ghost's ambition to go "legit" while his criminal past and current responsibilities threaten to pull him back in . Plot Overview

While managing his elite clientele at the club, Ghost must simultaneously deal with a drug-related attack on his organization's couriers . Power - Season 1 Episode 1

Ghost encounters his high school sweetheart, Angela Valdes , at the club after 18 years . Unbeknownst to him, Angela is an Assistant U.S. Attorney . The series premiere of Power , titled ,

Ghost and his partner Tommy Egan interrogate Miguel Alvarez, who stole money from them, leading to Ghost committing his first on-screen murder of the series to protect his business . Key Characters Plot Overview While managing his elite clientele at

The episode begins with the successful launch of Ghost’s new nightclub, Truth , intended to be his ticket into the legitimate business world .