Published April 24, 2026, 11:37 AM EDT

With over three years at ScreenRant, Hannah Gearan has built a reputation as a passionate film critic. Her journey began at eleven with a notebook dedicated to movie ratings, leading to a BA in Film, Environmental Studies, and Writing from Wesleyan University. Gearan's short film Toxic Faucets has screened widely, including at the Independent Film Festival of Boston. As a Movie News writer, she leverages her extensive experience to deliver insightful coverage of the industry.

Netflix's upcoming crime series Nemesis promises to add a fresh voice to the genre. Following the success of acclaimed shows like Ozark and newer entries such as Black Doves, Bandi, Bodkin, The Woods, and Power, the platform continues to expand its crime drama lineup. Courtney A. Kemp, renowned for her decade-long work on Power, is steering Nemesis—a heist series pitting a master thief against a seasoned detective in Los Angeles.

Gearan, co-creator Tani Marole, and director Mario Van Peebles helm this project, marking Kemp's first non-Power television endeavor in over ten years since Beauty and the Beast. The series offers Kemp a platform to showcase her versatility beyond the established franchise. With a plot distinct from Power despite shared genre elements, Nemesis allows her to explore broader storytelling avenues.

Crime dramas thrive on Netflix, yet few achieve mainstream stardom or literary adaptations. Nemesis stands out as an original series with a relatively unknown cast, relying on Kemp's proven track record to attract viewers. Its success hinges on whether longtime Power fans embrace this new chapter in her career.

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Release Date: May 14, 2026 | Network: Netflix | Showrunners: Courtney A. Kemp, Tani Marole

Directors: Mario Van Peebles, Millicent Shelton, Rob Hardy, Ruben Garcia

Cast Highlights: Michael Potts, James Sealey, Y'lan Noel, Coltrane Wilder, Matthew Law, Isaiah Stiles, Cleopatra Coleman, Ebony Wilder

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