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Witness the ultimate betrayal in Power season 6
MUMBAI: Success is the best revenge and James 'Ghost' St Patrick is here to claim both. Up against his son, it’s time for the ultimate showdown in New York and everyone will be slurped into this vortex. But by the end of it all who will remain standing? SonyLIV, India’s first premium video on demand (VOD) service brings to you the season finale of the critically acclaimed series Power. With James (Omari Hardwick) being desperate to extricate himself from the nefarious drug world, Season 6 will unleash the story of ‘The Final Betrayal’ over 10 nail-biting episodes starting 26th August along with the US Premiere.
Five seasons have gone by and the faceoff has now boiled down to James and Tommy with everyone caught in the middle. Jolted to the core by people he called family and betrayed by his business partner, loyalty is dead for James who now seeks vengeance. In the process, he is also clear on achieving a legitimate lifestyle sans any criminal alliance. But who will win? Will Patrick succeed in fulfilling his dream? Or is it too much to ask for? Season 6 has all the answers and more to watch out for in the finale.
Starting August 26, viewers in India can watch the new episodes of Power every week exclusively on SonyLIV. Continuing with its efforts to offer the most differentiated content to its audience, the platform will stream the finale season along with the US premiere. Created by Courtney A. Kemp, the show features Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Joseph Sikora, Nautri Naughton, Rotimi, La La Anthony and Larenz Tate in lead roles.
The show will be available for viewing on SonyLIV at a premium subscription of Rs 99/- per month and Rs 499/- per year.
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Prime Video bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
