Power's Most Shocking Death: The Tragedy of Raina

The popular crime drama Power is known for being edgy and intense with big twists!

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If you think the world of Power is just about drug dealers, the most incredible villains in New York City and those seeking to get ahead through crime? Think again! The series also showed some really impactful deaths that left viewers glued to their screens and that was certainly the case in season 4, one that fans never forgot! Power had its share of shock value, but it was one specific character who took audiences by surprise in season 4 and made everyone see just how brutal the story would become.

From a cast that includes Omari Hardwick as "Ghost," it all brought fans the characters that were known and loved but also had such a raw, unfiltered view of the real world.

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Raina's Death

A collage of Audrey Esparza as Liliana, Joseph Sikora as Tommy Egan, Omari Hardwick as James Image

In season 4 of Power. the series has one of the most dramatic turns. Everyone knows that characters, good and bad can come to a surprising end, especially when it’s such a rough world out there! However, no one was expecting the "death of Raina."! This happened out of the blue.

Fans know that this show is no joke! It can take big, crazy, shocking turns! This moment showed that any character could have a moment in a heartbeat. A sudden tragic event can truly happen, it was an unexpected ending for the "Raina" character, but really shifted the entire storyline to give audiences a deeper, darker version of "Power."

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The Big Change

We have so many memorable characters but for those who loved Power and know Raina's impact on the family! Well, the tragedy, was caused by a seemingly small time villain named Ray Ray..

The fallout from that terrible incident, had a ripple effect for all the characters.

The series shows that nothing is really easy! As we follow Tariq through the rest of the series.
He blamed himself for his sister’s death, driving him down a dangerous and devastating path in this universe, he decided to go into the criminal life, full on, meaning he was able to take a human life.
The show goes back and forth! Between Tasha and Ghost.
They couldn’t repair their relationship, which meant they continued to get on each other’s nerves! It’s such an impactful dynamic.

Fans knew it wasn't all that easy to just move on and the real reason for the major fallout was that everyone wanted to right a wrong. The impact had some serious repercussions! Ghost was becoming increasingly ruthless while Tasha couldn't handle her guilt and was determined to help her son at any cost, even joining the drug trade, so that the story got deeper and even more heartbreaking.

If there's one lesson "Power teaches? Even good people, like "Ghost," who are caught in this brutal environment can also become more vicious.

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Power Redefining Its Limits

The biggest shift from season 4 into 5, is the idea that no one is safe, a concept that makes every scene so intense and has audiences on edge from start to finish!

This new understanding, comes after the series was always so bold. In that sense, they showed everyone there's something darker. They could do things without any hesitation. The biggest indication of this was Raina's death!

It wasn’t the only thing that shocked everyone in Power. Even if fans never want it to happen! This wasn't a mere threat! This was a reality and what was amazing was how much bolder the series got and it turned into a major, high-stakes moment for audiences! It brought fans some truly unexpected turns of events in season 5!

Kanan was killed off! He is also known for the show of the same name.
The incredible Angela died!
Fans were in absolute shock that Ghost got killed off in the final moments of season 6!

What makes it such an important moment is the fact that some of those characters that went through the loss of Raina continued to suffer even greater, shocking loss throughout the seasons and really proved just how much was riding on those terrible choices that "Power" made!

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A Show With a Lasting Legacy

"Power" became a show everyone loved and kept on their must-see lists. Everyone seemed to want more! This gave them what everyone wanted, but with a huge shock of how intense the story would get!

There's something else to take away from the loss of Raina, as the storyline went to those highs and lows, making it an exciting must-watch series! Even with the wild turns that Power took, it truly had some of its greatest episodes, and many might even agree that they were the best!

If there was any doubt. It's clear that the "Power" series is going to keep making headlines! That is true even more so as we go into a new season with a few of the series continuing! You can still find Power out there! They're on Starz and available for anyone to catch!

Power's Most Shocking Death: The Tragedy of Raina

Raina's Death

The Big Change

Power Redefining Its Limits

A Show With a Lasting Legacy

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