The semi-final of The Power 2026 is becoming more and more dangerous for Manon. Designated an accomplice of the mystery Power Player, she must protect her identity until the ceremony to hope to reach the final. But since the start of this new game mechanic, Jonathan has been convinced that it is hiding something. And with the new clues revealed in the May 26 episode, the pressure becomes almost uncontrollable for the candidate, to the point of putting the mystery player himself in danger.
Jonathan pushes Manon to her limits
Since her designation as an accomplice, Manon has struggled to find her place in this new part. Unlike other candidates more accustomed to power strategies in The Powershe had never been an accomplice or a Power Player until then.
And Jonathan noticed it immediately. When naming the accomplice, one detail particularly intrigues the candidate: while all the Players react to the taste of vinegar in their glass, Manon remains almost impassive. A discreet error, but enough to arouse Jonathan’s suspicions, who then decides to monitor each of his behaviors.
In an attempt to divert attention, Manon continues to act exactly as she has since the beginning of the adventure. She also explains her lack of involvement in the investigation by the recent elimination of Jordan, still very difficult for her.
But despite his efforts, Jonathan completely refuses to abandon this track.
Suspicious portraits plunge Manon into panic
The situation becomes even more complicated when a second clue to the identity of the Power Player is revealed in the villa.
This time, the Players discover that the mystery player appears dressed in white in his portrait displayed in the house. Immediately, the candidates begin to sort through the dozens of faces hung in the villa.
And the result becomes extremely dangerous for Manon.
While she discreetly tries not to draw attention to the real Power Player, his portrait is nevertheless found in the final list of suspects. Worse still: Manon fails to cover her tracks or effectively deflect suspicion.
From the room of power, the mystery Power Player observes the whole scene with concern. For him, seeing his own portrait remain in the selection of suspect candidates is a disaster. But the worst is yet to come.
The mystery gambler begins to doubt his accomplice
Kaos then decides to launch a new collective test with an additional clue. This time, the Power Player hopes that Manon will finally effectively sabotage the game to prevent the candidates from progressing in their investigation.
But again, nothing goes as planned.
Placed in last position in a relay and directly monitored by Jonathan, Manon has almost no room to maneuver to fail the test without betraying herself further. The consequences are fatal. The Players gain a new crucial clue: the mystery Power Player has already participated in a finale of an adventure game.
In a few seconds, the list of suspects is reduced even further. From now on, only six portraits remain in the equation: Nikola Lozina, Manon Tanti, Amélie Neten, Carla Moreau, Laura Lempika and Giuseppa.
For the mystery player, the situation becomes critical. And the more clues fall, the more Manon seems to lose control of her mission.
Because despite all her efforts, she still cannot cover her tracks.
Where to watch the May 26 episode of The Power?
Replay them for free from the episode of May 26 The Power 2026 is available on M6+.
The rest of the semi-final is already available in preview with M6+MAX before broadcast from Monday to Thursday at 5:40 p.m. on W9.
