Jenard Sampson Bodied JP& King Kilo in Power Book IV: Force Episode 8 of Season Three
After JP humiliates Jenard Sampson, Episode 8 of Power Book IV: Force Season 3 shows Jenard responding with ruthless violence, killing JP, King Kilo, and King Kilo’s right-hand man to reassert his power.
Jenard Sampson embraces violence after humiliation, changing the balance of power in Power Book IV: Force Season 3. Starz
Jenard Sampson’s moral gray area remains unresolved, as shown in Episode 8 of Power Book IV: Force Season 3, titled ‘Build Back Better’. The viewer’s sympathy for him disappears in a single, brutal sequence that reshapes Chicago’s criminal hierarchy. Jenard responds to JP’s beating and humiliation by wiping out all those involved in the insult in the only way he knows how. This is not an act of retribution against business. It’s an act of revenge due to pride.
JP’s Beating Wasn’t About Power—It Was About Disrespect
JP didn’t just hold Jenard; he dismantled him. The beating is meant to be personal, drawn-out, and humiliating, sending a message that Jenard is no longer immune to attack. For someone who has spent their entire life seeking validation through power, this moment is more devastating than any financial loss. While Jenard remains alive, he loses something more important in his life: fear. Blood is usually followed by fear once it’s gone.
The Killings That Redefine the Board
Jenard‘s response is swift and cruel. JP is dead. King Kilo is dead. LaRoyce Hawkins, who plays King Kilo’s right-hand man, never gets a chance to comprehend how quickly loyalty can lead to death in this universe. The scene is not designed to shock. Due to its inevitable nature, it’s cold, efficient, and unsettling. Jenard doesn’t rant. He doesn’t posture. He executes. The episode makes it clear that this isn’t a sudden escalation of anger—it’s a calculated over-correction. If a man dares to touch him, all those connected to him must disappear.
LaRoyce Hawkins’ Character as Collateral Damage
LaRoyce Hawkins’ character exemplifies a narrative device that Power frequently employs: the cost of proximity. He isn’t the mastermind. He is not the one who initiates. The enforcer who was close enough to power to believe it would protect him. Instead, it marks him. His death reinforces Force’s theme that competence alone is not enough to survive. Luck is also a factor, and luck vanishes quickly when egos clash.
Jenard Becomes the Villain He Always Feared
The episode’s uniqueness is in its confirmation of Jenard’s identity, not the body count. He has been the overlooked brother, the underestimated partner, the man fighting uphill against forces bigger than himself for several seasons. ‘Build Back Better’ strips that narrative away. Jenard isn’t reacting to oppression. His dominance is being enforced through terror. He kills JP, King Kilo, and Hawkins’ character to convey to Chicago that respect will no longer be negotiated but enforced. The point of no return is here. Jenard’s enemies die with any illusion that he can be redeemed, reasoned with, or restrained.
King Kilo’s Death Signals a Shift in the Streets
King Kilo was not just another name on the list. The city’s underworld was structured, hierarchical, and maintained a particular old-school order thanks to his presence. His removal creates a vacuum that won’t last long and destabilizes alliances. Jenard doesn’t step into that vacuum as a leader; he steps in as a warning. Empires aren’t built by warnings; they are created by war.
“Build Back Better” Is About Destruction, Not Recovery
In hindsight, the episode title seems almost sarcastic. Nothing is rebuilt here. Everything is burned. Relationships. Trust. Balance. Jenard may believe he’s restoring his status, but in reality, he’s making sure every remaining player sees him as a threat to be eliminated. Survival comes with a delayed cost in the classic power fashion. Despite winning the moment, Jenard’s moment never lasts long in this universe. Chicago’s loss goes beyond JP, King Kilo, and a loyal soldier; once the dust settles, it extends to others. A dangerous Jenard Sampson was added, one who doesn’t care who gets caught in the fallout.
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