Courtney A. Kemp Signs Multiyear Deal With Apple TV+

Courtney A. Kemp, the Emmy-nominated creator and showrunner behind one of television's most enduring crime drama franchises, has signed a new multiyear overall deal with Apple TV+. The agreement marks a significant new chapter for Kemp and her production company, End of Episode, which will now develop and create series exclusively for Apple TV+. Apple TV+ will also hold a first-look on film projects developed under the banner.

The deal arrives at what is arguably the hottest moment of Kemp's career — a career built entirely on her own terms.

A Storyteller Who Built Her Own Universe

Kemp's name became synonymous with prestige crime drama when Power debuted on Starz, following the rise and fall of James "Ghost" St. Patrick, a New York drug kingpin leading a double life as a nightclub owner. The series was more than a hit — it was a cultural phenomenon. For Kemp, it was also a debut. Power marked her first turn as a creator and showrunner, a rare feat in an industry where most writers spend years climbing someone else's ladder before getting the chance to run their own show.

What followed was nothing short of a franchise empire. Under the banner of End of Episode, Kemp expanded the Power universe into multiple acclaimed spinoffs: Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Power Book IV: Force. Each series deepened the mythology of the original while introducing new characters and story arcs, proving that Kemp's vision was capacious enough to sustain a full universe. Power: Origins, a continuation of Raising Kanan, is currently in production in New York, ensuring the franchise's momentum shows no sign of slowing.

Nemesis Puts Kemp at the Top of the Charts

If there were any doubt about Kemp's reach beyond her established franchise, Nemesis erased it. The crime drama, which she co-created and showran under a multiyear Netflix deal she signed in 2021, premiered at No. 3 on the streaming platform before climbing to the No. 1 spot in the United States and 15 other countries. It landed in Netflix's Top 10 in 71 different countries and racked up 7.1 million views — numbers that signal something well beyond niche prestige television.

The Netflix deal, signed in 2021, was purpose-built around inclusion. It enabled End of Episode to expand its creative footprint and develop stories centered on women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ voices — a mandate that reflects Kemp's long-standing commitment to representation both in front of and behind the camera. Nemesis was the flagship of that vision, and its success was emphatic.

Apple TV+ Welcomes a Creator at Her Peak

The move to Apple TV+ closes one chapter and opens another. Speaking to Deadline, Kemp expressed genuine enthusiasm for the new partnership:

"I'm so grateful to Zack [Van Amburg], Jamie [Erlicht] and Matt [Cherniss] for welcoming me to the Apple family. With their impeccable taste and strong support for their creators' visions, Apple is the perfect place to develop my next projects. I couldn't be more thrilled to bring my audience to Apple for more hard-hitting, high-stakes, multilayered stories that uplift the culture, yet reach beyond to universal viewership."

Apple TV+ noted that Kemp will continue using her platform to champion inclusion within the industry, a commitment that has defined her career to date. For a streaming service that has built its identity around prestige and quality over volume, landing a creator of Kemp's caliber — one who combines critical acclaim with massive audience reach — is a notable acquisition.

Industry Reaction Signals the Weight of the Move

The announcement drew immediate praise from the entertainment community. Sheldon Bailey, who portrayed Marcellus in Nemesis on Netflix, offered a candid and enthusiastic response:

"Very well deserved. She's a master heading into her prime. I imagine a bidding war ensued after Nemesis dropped on Netflix with such success. I wasn't aware of her contractual situation. I had picked up on some clues that don't make this as shocking. I think it's a great move to expand."

Bailey's comments reflect a broader sentiment — that Kemp's move was less a surprise than an inevitability. After Nemesis demonstrated she could launch a No. 1 series outside the franchise she built from scratch, the calculus for any major streamer became simple: get her before someone else does.

What Comes Next

Kemp is repped by CAA and Gendler Kelly & Cunningham. On social media, she kept her message characteristic of the culture she's spent her career uplifting:

"I am grateful and humbled to have this opportunity to tell more stories for the culture!"

With Power: Origins still in production and her Apple TV+ slate yet to be revealed, Kemp enters this new phase with creative momentum that few showrunners can claim. She has built a universe, launched a No. 1 global series, and now has the backing of one of the most prestigious platforms in streaming. For a storyteller who has always bet on bold, character-driven narratives, Apple TV+ looks very much like the right next move.