Here's what you need to know about the next 'Power Book II: Ghost' season 2 episode

Things are heating up and we’re not talking about fireplaces or gloves in ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ season two. With anticipation building for the third episode, here’s a quick rundown on what to expect before it premieres Sunday, December 5 on STARZ.

‘The Greater Good’ is all about trying to maintain

The third episode of STARZ’s “Power Book II: Ghost” season two premieres on Sunday, December 5, at 8 pm. In “The Greater Good,” Tariq (Michael Rainey Jr.) tries to keep CourseCorrect from going under. While Diana’s (LaToya Tonodeo) wary of Cane’s (Woody McClain) motives, Dru’s (Lovell Adams-Gray) distracted by his heart, and Zeke’s (Daniel Bellomy) future is put at risk, everyone is wondering, where’s Monet (Mary J. Blige)?

In case you need a refresher on where things stand in ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ season two, here’s a quick rundown.

POWER Book II: Ghost” begins its second season with Tariq St. Patrick still running from a legacy that haunts him. Forced into the choice to take the life of his professor, Jabari Reynolds, Tariq finds himself drifting further from that which he’s been fighting to protect: his family. With Tasha in witness protection, Tariq knows he must sacrifice anything to save what’s left of his family. Unable to do it alone, he turns to those wielding power and influence: Davis MacLean and his new partner, Cooper Saxe, as well as Rashad Tate. Of course, all of these options come with a steep price. So, it’s back to business with the Tejadas. But now with two murders involving Stansfield, Monet Tejada has to question if Tariq is what’s best for her family, as she seeks to protect her nephew’s NBA prospects at all costs. Her kids, Dru and Diana, question her moves as she grows more distracted, especially when Monet goes as far as trusting Cane again despite his actions against the family. In doing so, Monet finds herself in bed with Mecca, a man who wants to show her a whole new world, potentially at the cost of destroying her old one. Forcing Monet to lean on Tariq, who must decide what he really wants and what he’s going to sacrifice to get it.