Samantha Boscarino Joins Power Book IV: Force as Rae Thompson
Samantha Boscarino steps into the Power Universe as Rae Thompson in Power Book IV: Force, bringing a surprising blend of warmth and mystery while marking a major shift from her Disney Channel beginnings.
Samantha Boscarino makes her debut as Rae Thompson in Power Book IV: Force. Starz
Power Book IV: Force, Season 3, Episode 2 marks Samantha Boscarino’s official entrance into the Power Universe. She appears as Rae Thompson, a newcomer to Chicago, and, more intriguingly, the newest love interest of Vic Flynn, a character who has spent most of the series balancing loyalty, survival, and the wreckage of his family’s criminal empire.
Rae’s introduction is not just a one-time cameo: it’s a small detail with significant consequences. The episode hints that she’s entering Vic’s life at a pivotal moment, when he’s desperate for a reset but constantly being drawn back into the chaos he claims he wants to leave behind. The show’s effectiveness lies in its ability to keep Rae’s motives hidden from the audience. A calm, grounded personality like hers can either be a blessing or a setup in a world where everyone is not who they say they are.
A Disney Channel Alum Lands in a Very Different World
Boscarino’s face triggered a double-take in some viewers. Skyler was the character on Good Luck Charlie who was both charming and steady, helping to keep the Duncan family’s kid-driven chaos in check. Seeing her transition from a family sitcom to the gritty, violent, and morally murky landscape of Force is the type of casting choice that keeps the Power franchise fresh. The jump is both surprising and entertaining. When actors grew up in Disney’s polished world, they tend to add unexpected dimension to darker, more layered roles, and Boscarino is a perfect fit for that pattern.
And Here’s the Fun Twist: She’s Married to Shane Harper
Longtime Disney fans are familiar with Shane Harper, who played Spencer, Teddy Duncan’s high-profile boyfriend and the reason for a lot of teenage heartbreak in Good Luck Charlie. Although the show did not allow the Skyler-Spencer relationship to flourish onscreen, real life had different plans. The internet is absolutely obsessed with Boscarino and Harper being married, which turned what could’ve been a nostalgic footnote into a fun crossover fact.
Although there are many former child-star couples, this one is harrowing because fans didn’t know they would eventually end up together while watching them on the same show. Boscarino’s arrival in one of television’s most successful crime-drama franchises has led the couple to a surprising but entertaining pop-culture overlap: childhood sitcom memories collapsing with one of TV’s grittiest universes.
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A Welcome Addition to a Fandom That Protects Its Own
Entering the Power Universe brings with it a lot of pressure. The fans are passionate, vocal, and fiercely protective of their characters and storylines. The arrival of Boscarino has already evoked excitement—not just because she’s a familiar face, but also because her role has the potential to evolve. Rae Thompson can grow, complicate things, or completely transform Vic’s arc. Power-land is the kind of energy viewers are tuned in for because there’s no peaceful ending, and every new character is a potential storm. Samantha Boscarino, welcome to the chaotic world. Going from Good Luck Charlie to Power Book IV: Force is quite a jump, but Episode 302 shows that she’s more than prepared.
[[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.
