Manuel Ramirez Returns to Mr. Power, Calls Force Season 3 the Best in the Universe

Manuel Ramirez didn’t walk into Mr. Power’s podcast for Part 3 trying to sell a moment. He spoke like a guy watching his own work as a fan, then remembering exactly how hard it was to pull off.

“Just here, man. Chilling, enjoying the season,” Ramirez said, setting the tone early.

Mr. Power, who thanked Ramirez for being one of the first actors to come on his platform, treated the episode like a midseason check-in. Ramirez turned it into a statement on what he believes Power Book IV: Force Season 3 has become: the sharpest version of itself.

“It’s probably by far, in my opinion, and maybe I’m being biased because I’m on the show, but I would have to say it’s by far the best power season in the entire universe,” Ramirez said.

That’s a bold claim in a franchise built on arguments. Ramirez didn’t flinch. He explained why.

“Just everything. The whole action is there,” he said. “Every element is firing on all cylinders.”

Ramirez credited the cast, including guest stars and co-stars, for elevating each other. He also talked about urgency, suggesting the final-season vibe pushed everyone to put their best foot forward so fans would remember Force at its peak.

He singled out casting and chemistry, describing the show as a “perfect oiled machine” with the right pieces meshing at the right time.

Then he went straight to writing. Mr. Power told him the season “doesn’t even feel like the same show” compared to Seasons 1 and 2. Ramirez agreed and raised the bar.

“It’s definitely some of the best writing I’ve seen on TV in a long, long time,” he said, comparing the season’s feel to shows he loves like Mayor of Kingstown and even Narcos.

  The Improve Lane

The most revealing part of the conversation was how Ramirez described the creative freedom around his character, Miguel Garcia.

Ramirez credited showrunner Gary Lennon for letting actors bring their own spin to scenes. “A lot of the things that you seen Miguel do, it was a lot of improv, a lot of my own stuff, a lot of my own writing,” he said.

Not every set allows that. Ramirez said Force did, and he believes that flexibility helped the show find its rhythm.

His favorite example was a scene built around a pig, a moment that plays as dark comedy on screen. Ramirez said the way Miguel talked to the pig wasn’t written. He added it, and he said the table read reaction was immediate.

“Everyone just busted out laughing,” he said, because it revealed a softer edge to a character fans wouldn’t expect to have one.

Snap paragraph: That’s how you add texture without changing the threat.

When Scenes Get Physical

Ramirez also pulled back the curtain on how intense the season got on set, especially in scenes where emotion turns physical.

He described a sequence with Mida where he told his scene partner to react naturally, even if it meant slaps or punches. “Just let go,” he recalled telling her before filming.

Then it happened. Ramirez said she slapped him hard enough to leave his face red and his eyes watering, and he still thinks the editors didn’t choose the best take.

He was frustrated, but he also sounded like an actor who understands the process. He explained how he believes cuts get finalized: the director and editor deliver a version, and then higher-ups review, test, and request changes before a final approval.

“From what I hear, you got 30 days to deliver a finished episode,” Ramirez said, describing a tight post-production timeline that doesn’t always leave room for an actor’s preferred take.

 What He Promised About the Ending

When Mr. Power asked what fans should expect from the series finale, Ramirez kept it simple.

“Fireworks,” he said. He predicted an ending that will satisfy some viewers and leave others asking questions, the way big shows tend to do when they close the door.

He also talked about the franchise’s addiction to rumors, including the endless Ghost speculation. Ramirez admitted he’s played into it at times because it keeps fans engaged, then pivoted to the business reality of budgets and consolidation.

The takeaway from Part 3 isn’t a spoiler. It’s a tone. Ramirez believes Force is ending with momentum, not drift, and he’s proud of how much of Miguel’s voice was allowed to be his own.

For a season built on higher stakes and louder choices, that kind of ownership is the cleanest endorsement an actor can give.

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[[Anthony L. McKnight II]] also known as Krispy was Born in Rochester, NY attending the “School Of The Arts” Class of 2009. He graduated with a Regents Arts diploma while studying Creative Writing and other arts. He recently became the founder of the Los Angeles Lakers Fan Club on Clubhouse. His club has hosted several celebrity interviews inside the fan club, from names such as Robert Horry, Gloria James, Mark Medina, Jovan Buha. His favorite hobby is spending a day out in nature, favorite sports basketball & football.