Series synopsis
Power Book III: Raising Kanan is an American drama crime television series that premiered on STARZ on July 18, 2021. It was created by Sascha Penn, 50 Cent. It stars Mekai Curtis, Patina Miller, Omar Epps and Hailey Kilgore.
Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.
Premise
Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.
Premise: The truth hurts.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mekai Curtis as Kanan Stark
- Patina Miller as Raquel 'Raq' Thomas
- Omar Epps as Malcolm Howard
- Hailey Kilgore as LaVerne 'Jukebox' Ganner
- Antonio Ortiz as Shawn 'Famous' Figueroa
- Toby Sandeman as Symphony Bosket
- Lovie Simone as Davina Harrison
- London Brown as Marvin
Supporting cast
- Malcolm M. Mays as Louis 'Lou-Lou' Thomas
- Shanley Caswell as Shannon Burke
- Joey Bada$$ as Unique
- Grantham Coleman as Ronnie Mathis
- Mykey Cooper as Tyus Crane
- Donté Grey as Buck Twenty
- Nile Bullock as D-Wiz
- Akim Black as Trez-G
- Chakeefe Gordon as P-We / Masked Man One
- Corey Hibbert as Larry the Tenant
- David J. Cork as Richie Soundz
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as Azumadeen 'Deen' Tippett
Guest cast
- Mykey Cooper as Tyus Crane
- Donté Grey as Buck Twenty
- Nile Bullock as D-Wiz
- Akim Black as Trez-G
- Chakeefe Gordon as P-We / Masked Man One
- Corey Hibbert as Larry the Tenant
- David J. Cork as Richie Soundz
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as Azumadeen 'Deen' Tippett
- Jaylan Evans as Rayon
- Walter Mudu as Darius
- Ezra Knight as Frank the Inspector
- Annabelle Zasowski as Nicole Bingham
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 48 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 17, 2021 | September 26, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 10 | August 13, 2022 | October 23, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 10 | November 30, 2023 | February 9, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 10 | March 6, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
| Season 5 | 8 | June 12, 2026 | August 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BACK IN THE DAY It's 1991 in South Jamaica, Queens, and 15-year-old Kanan Stark is eager to join his family's growing drug business, led by his mother, "Raquel Raq" Thomas. |
July 18, 2021 |
| 2 |
REAPING AND SOWING After a rival crew member is killed, Raq does whatever is necessary to get the target off Kanan's back. |
July 25, 2021 |
| 3 |
STICK AND MOVE Still reeling from a shocking death, Kanan pushes his way into the drug game with Marvin’s help while Raq plots to take down her competition. |
August 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
THE MORE THINGS CHANGE Kanan returns to Queens where Raq is trying to mend the many fractures in the Thomas family. As Raq expands her empire, Kanan doubts his future in the drug game. Meanwhile, Detective Howard is released from the hospital. |
August 14, 2022 |
| 2 |
MIND YOUR BUSINESS Raq learns she may have a snitch and tasks Marvin with confirming the rumor. Lou brings in a potential new artist, but he and Crown disagree. Kanan helps Famous sell mix tapes. Jukebox tracks down her estranged mother. |
August 21, 2022 |
| 3 |
SLEEPING DOGS A surprise encounter with Howard leaves Kanan rattled. Raq tries to expand into new territory, but when an associate and valuables go missing, she is reunited with an old adversary. Lou continues to butt heads with Crown. |
August 28, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
HOME SWEET HOME Raq makes a life-changing decision in the aftermath of the Mafia’s ambush, but its too little, too late for Kanan, as he looks to pave his own path free of his mother’s lies. |
December 1, 2023 |
| 2 |
FLIPMODE Raq continues her farewell tour with one last job for the Mafia while Kanan dives further into the drug game with an innovative business idea. Howard faces a new threat at the precinct. |
December 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
OPEN FOR BUSINESS As paranoia sets in for Raq and Howard over the Task Force, Kanan and Famous launch their weed delivery business, Jukebox prepares for her audition, and Ronnie grows impatient with Unique. |
December 15, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
GANGSTAS DON'T DIE Unique endures a painful recovery fueled by hate and vengeance, as other untold narratives unfold around him, filling in the gaps leading up to the deadly showdown in the season three finale by revisiting events through other perspectives. |
March 7, 2025 |
| 2 |
IT'S ALL LOVE With the Federal Task Force seemingly behind them, Kanan and Raq navigate a new business relationship just as Unique begins to plot his quest for revenge. Meanwhile, Lou considers a new music opportunity, Marvin goes too far on a side-job for Stefano and Juke tries to adjust to life in the Army. |
March 14, 2025 |
| 3 |
BYGONES As Raq and Marvin face the aftermath of Unique’s violent, clandestine comeback, Lou manages his new artist. Kanan gets through to his grandmother and Jukebox embraces her sexuality. |
March 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BY BLOOD Kanan makes a move that changes the Thomas family forever; Unique tries to regain a foothold in Queens as Breeze's new drug enterprise takes shape. |
June 12, 2026 |
| 2 |
MANY MEN Stefano goes into business with Snaps, Pop, Breeze, and Kanan, while Raq forms her own alliances; Marvin hunts for Unique, who's quickly losing his grasp on South Jamaica. |
June 19, 2026 |
| 3 |
TRICKS Raq and Marvin launch their new operation as Kanan and Breeze's business grows stronger; Jukebox takes a big risk to protect the family. |
June 26, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 18, 2021 |
| Last aired | July 3, 2026 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |