Miguel Garcia’s Ruthless Power Play in Power Book IV: Force

The criminal hierarchy in Chicago is shifting at an accelerating pace that cannot be predicted in Power Book IV: Force Season 3. Miguel Garcia is at the center of this chaos, and his ambition often overrides loyalty, morality, and even blood ties. His true nature becomes more apparent every episode, and in Episode 3, he reveals the extent to which he will go to secure his own rise, even if it means betraying every ally he has left.

Miguel’s resolute promise to deliver Tommy Egan to Roberto Ortega, the treacherous head of the Marquez Cartel, is another bold move in a season that is filled with treachery. And when combined with the explosive revelation in Episode 1 that Miguel quietly orchestrated the death of Che’s son, Armando, his pattern is clear: Miguel eliminates anyone who blocks his ascent. We provide a comprehensive breakdown of Miguel’s escalating power grabs, his manipulation of Chicago’s cartel ecosystem, and the dangerous domino effect currently tearing through the Windy City.

Miguel Garcia’s Calculated Promise to Roberto Ortega

The season’s most chilling confrontation is delivered in Episode 3. After Tommy Egan and the Serbs throw Luis Ortega off a balcony, an intentionally theatrical message to the Marquez Cartel, Roberto Ortega spirals into a fury. Miguel Garcia comes to Ortega with a proposal that aims to shift the power balance before Ortega can launch an all-out retaliation. Miguel confidently pledges to deliver Tommy Egan personally, by hand, wrapped in a gift, for revenge. This isn’t a matter of diplomacy.

This is a strategy. Miguel sees the chaos between the Serbs, Tommy, and the Marquez Cartel as an opportunity, not a threat. Offering Tommy positions him not as a victim of the Ortega conflict, but as a kingmaker who can bring Roberto what he wants most: retribution. What elevates the sinister nature of this moment is its subtext:

Miguel is hunting for leverage, not loyalty.
Miguel is redefining alliances, not protecting them.
Miguel is ready to betray absolutely anyone, at any time.

This isn’t speculation—it’s history.

A Pattern of Betrayal: Miguel’s Deadliest Moves

Power Book fans already know Miguel isn’t the type to play fair. But Season 3 cements the truth: treachery isn’t an exception for Miguel—it’s a business model.

He Eliminated Armando to Take Over the Insane Princes

In the Season 3 premiere, Miguel’s sister Mireya finally exposes what many suspected but could never prove:
Miguel had Che’s son Armando killed, a cold and calculated execution designed to give Miguel complete control over the Insane Princes.

That wasn’t an act of war.
That wasn’t survival.
That was ambition—weaponized.

With Armando gone, Miguel didn’t just assume more power…
He positioned himself as indispensable.
He removed a future threat.
He silenced anyone who could challenge his authority.

This move alone paints Miguel as one of the most dangerous operators in the Power universe.

But by Episode 3, his betrayal strategy escalates again.

Miguel Plans to Turn on Che for a Better Deal

Che—the head of the Estrada Cartel and one of the few people Miguel was expected to respect—is next on the chopping block.

Miguel openly tells Roberto Ortega he’s ready to turn on Che if it gives him a more profitable business opportunity.

That means:

• He’s willing to betray the Estradas.

• He’s willing to dismantle existing alliances.

• He’s willing to ignite a cartel war so long as he comes out on top.

Miguel doesn’t hide his intent. He doesn’t hesitate.
Because he sees something others don’t:

With Chicago in a violent power vacuum, betrayal is simply another currency.

Why Miguel’s Deal With Ortega Is More Dangerous Than Tommy Realizes

Tommy Egan knows the streets.
He knows killers.
He knows hustlers.
He even knows politicians.

But Miguel Garcia?
Miguel is different.

Miguel is the type of man who smiles while planning your funeral.
He’s patient, calculating, and disarmingly calm—even while orchestrating murder.

Tommy sees Miguel as a competitor.
A threat.
An adversary.

But he doesn’t yet see that Miguel is a man who thrives in betrayal.

If Miguel is willing to sacrifice Che…
If he’s willing to sacrifice Armando…
If he’s willing to betray the Estradas…

Then turning on Tommy is more than likely—
it’s inevitable.

The Ortega Alliance Sets a Deadly Season 3 Domino Effect

By aligning himself with Roberto Ortega and promising Tommy’s head, Miguel may have sparked the most dangerous chapter of Chicago’s underworld war.

Here’s what this single move triggers:

• The Estradas may strike back—if they discover Miguel’s betrayal.

• Tommy will retaliate the moment he realizes he’s being set up.

• The Serbs will get dragged deeper into a multi-cartel conflict.

• The Marquez Cartel gains new confidence, believing Miguel can deliver what he promises.

• Mireya may turn against her own brother, now that she knows the truth about Armando.

Every move from here is unstable.
Every alliance is temporary.
Every promise is a lie wrapped in strategy.

And Miguel Garcia is at the center of the chaos.

Conclusion: Miguel Garcia Has Become Power Book IV’s Most Dangerous Villain

Season 3 of Power Book IV: Force was already shaping up to be a powder keg, but Miguel Garcia has become the spark that ignites a full-scale explosion.

His plan to deliver Tommy Egan to Roberto Ortega, combined with his willingness to betray Che and his past orchestration of Armando’s death, confirms a chilling truth:

Miguel isn’t just a cartel leader—he’s a master manipulator willing to burn every bridge to build his throne.

His rise is violent.
His methods are ruthless.
And his future betrayals feel inevitable.

Tommy Egan may be Chicago’s most dangerous street player—but Miguel Garcia is quickly becoming its most unpredictable.

And that makes him deadlier than anyone Tommy has faced.

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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.