[EXCLUSIVE] 'POWER FORCE' Heats Up: Shane Harper and Miriam Hyman Break Down the Chaos Ahead of Friday’s New Episode

The twists keep tightening in Power Book IV: Force, and as we approach Episode 5, the series is deep in a pressure-cooker of shifting alliances, fractured loyalties, and characters fighting to maintain whatever scraps of control they have left. STARZ gave us an exclusive early look at what’s coming this Friday, and trust, things are about to explode. Vic’s walking a razor’s edge, Stacy’s playing a dangerous game of power management, and the entire board is shifting faster than anyone can keep up.

Before we dive into the interview, let’s talk about this exclusive clip — because it sets the tone for everything that’s about to go down in Episode 305. In the scene, Tommy and Vic quietly form a calculated plan to get Stacy Marks under their thumb by using a campaign donation as leverage during her run for Mayor of Chicago. It’s classic Power politics: pressure, manipulation, and opportunity colliding in a way that makes every choice feel like a trap. The moment captures how quickly alliances can shift and why this season feels more dangerous than ever.

This preview comes straight from the upcoming Episode 305: “The Last Dance,” written by Terri Kopp and directed by Robert Townsend. The hour promises major moves across Chicago, including Diamond and Jenard finding unexpected common ground over a shared enemy, and Tommy preparing to tie up a loose end that’s been haunting him all season.

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Following the clip, we sat down with Shane Harper and Miriam Hyman to talk about how their characters are navigating the chaos. Shane didn’t hold back when describing the emotional tug-of-war that Vic’s trapped in this season. He talked about drawing inspiration from real-world criminal informant stories, noting how fascinating and dangerous it is when someone tries to stay alive while playing both sides. He emphasized how every scene feels like “whiplash” for Vic, with the character constantly yanked in different directions, searching for even the smallest sliver of leverage or control. For fans watching Vic transform from a pawn into a potential wildcard, Shane’s perspective sheds a lot of light on the internal fire fuelling him right now.

Miriam Hyman brought just as much insight into Stacy’s evolution. She spoke openly about the fragility of power and how quickly it can be taken away, especially for someone forced to operate in two drastically different worlds. Stacy is balancing workplace politics on one side and street-level volatility on the other, and Miriam explained how her character is constantly aware that any misstep could cost her everything. The cracks forming in Stacy’s armor this season aren’t signs of weakness, but signs of someone who understands exactly how dangerous her position really is.

Together, Shane and Miriam broke down why this season feels more unpredictable than ever. Even the cast, reading scripts as they filmed, were texting each other in disbelief as the story kept pushing into new territory. They hinted that fans should prepare for emotional punches, shocking turns, and moments that will leave the Power fandom arguing all week long. According to them, everyone should expect to be surprised, stressed, and completely locked in as this season races toward its finale.

Episode 5 of Power Book IV: Force premieres this Friday on STARZ, and after everything we’ve seen and the insight these two shared, fans better be ready. This one is going to hit hard.