Power Book IV: Force Season 3 Episode 6 Recap: Tommy’s Personal Choice Threatens His Business Empire

In “Asset Forfeiture,” the sixth episode of Power Book IV: Force Season 3, Tommy Egan faces pressure from every side. His most trusted partners begin secret deals, his enemies unite against him, and for the first time, he makes a personal choice that could cost him his life. This episode, which serves as the season’s midpoint, shows Tommy at his most vulnerable, even as a surprising act of loyalty gives him one more day to fight.

The title, “Asset Forfeiture,” is the core theme. Everything Tommy has built—his power, his alliances, his control—is now at risk of being taken away. While he shows a new level of emotional maturity in his personal life, that same restraint may be a dangerous weakness in the brutal world of Chicago’s drug trade.

A Partner’s Betrayal: Diamond and Jenard’s Secret Deal

The biggest crack in Tommy’s empire comes from within his inner circle. His relationship with Diamond Sampson has been the foundation of his Chicago operation, but it is now severely damaged. The disagreement goes deeper than simple business strategy. Diamond feels Tommy consistently prioritizes his own plans and shows a lack of respect for their partnership.

Jenard Sampson, who has been jealous of Tommy’s influence from the start, seizes this moment of weakness. He successfully turns Diamond against Tommy by pushing a risky new business plan. Together, without Tommy’s knowledge, Diamond and Jenard start a secret fentanyl deal with a Chinese group in Chinatown. This is a direct betrayal of Tommy’s leadership and his vision for a unified organization.

To solidify his control, Diamond then works to turn the wider coalition of street leaders against Tommy, lobbying them to vote in his favor. This move is not just a business dispute; it is a calculated political play to strip Tommy of his power from the inside. The episode makes it clear: Tommy’s most dangerous threat is no longer an external enemy, but the partner he thought he could trust.

A Brother’s Sacrifice: Miguel’s Life-or-Death Decision

While his business alliances crumble, Tommy’s personal life creates an unexpected lifeline. His girlfriend, Mireya, is pregnant. This news forces a dramatic shift in the bitter feud between Tommy and Mireya’s brother, Miguel.

Miguel had made a deadly deal with the incarcerated cartel leader, Ortega. He promised to deliver Tommy for assassination. The hit was set for the very night of a tense family dinner where Mireya announced her pregnancy. She gave Miguel a harsh ultimatum: he must become Tommy’s protector and agree to a truce if he ever wants to be part of his future niece or nephew’s life.

“She makes him promise to have a decent relationship with Tommy if he wants to be a ‘tio’ to their kid. Otherwise, he will never see Mireya or her kid ever again.”

Faced with this choice, Miguel makes a stunning sacrifice. He warns Tommy not to show up at the designated kill spot, knowing the consequence. By breaking his deal with Ortega, Miguel signs his own death warrant. Soon after, he receives a photo of a passiflora flower—Ortega’s calling card, signaling that Miguel himself is now the target. This act, born from a desire to protect his sister, saves Tommy’s life and creates a fragile, new dynamic between the two rivals.

Tommy’s New Path: Choosing Love Over Control

The pregnancy news leads to a profound character moment for Tommy, one that breaks his established patterns. When Mireya admits she kept the pregnancy secret out of fear—fear of the violence that follows Tommy—he does not react with his usual anger or defensiveness.

Instead, he listens and shows empathy. He validates her fears and apologizes for the danger his life exposes her to. In a defining statement, he tells her, “I’m in love with you, and I’m down with you no matter what you choose.” This represents a major shift for Tommy, who has always used control and confrontation to handle problems.

He prioritizes Mireya’s emotional safety and her right to choose, putting their relationship above his need for authority. This moment of restraint and accountability shows personal growth, but in the context of his crumbling empire, it also raises a critical question: can this new, more vulnerable Tommy survive the war that is coming?

Rising Threats: Vic, Stacy, and Escalating Violence

Other dangers continue to close in on Tommy from all directions. Vic Flynn, who has been publicly humiliated and belittled by Tommy, is slowly beginning to reclaim his power. In this episode, he violently takes over a bar, showing a renewed willingness to use brutal force. Tommy consistently underestimates Vic, a blind spot that could prove fatal as the Flynn family name still holds weight in Chicago.

Meanwhile, US Attorney Stacy Marks is in the middle of a political crisis. Her campaign for mayor is threatened by her connection to major criminal activities. Her storyline shows that the pressure on Tommy is not just from the streets but also from the legal system. She has fallen so far from her original mission that she is now helping to frame a man for murder to save her career.

The episode’s overall tone is notably more violent than previous installments, confirming that tense negotiations have given way to open conflict. Every character is now an active participant in the coming fallout, and no one is safe.

How and Where to Watch

Power Book IV: Force airs new episodes weekly. Episode 6, “Asset Forfeiture,” premiered on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Global viewers can stream new episodes every Friday on the STARZ app and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. In the United States and Canada, the episode also airs on the STARZ linear television channel at 9/8c.

• USA: Watch on STARZ via cable, the STARZ app, or through streaming channel subscriptions on Amazon, Apple TV, or Roku.
• UK/Global: Streaming availability depends on regional STARZ partnerships. Check your local STARZ platform or digital storefronts like Amazon Prime Video for access.
• India: The series is available through STARZ international streaming partners. Disney+ Hotstar may carry it in some regions.

The series stars Joseph Sikora as Tommy Egan, Isaac Keys as Diamond Sampson, and Kris D. Lofton as Jenard Sampson.

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