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Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Year
2021
Country
US
Language
en
Genre
Crime, Drama
Runtime
60 min
Rating
8.1/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
5
Episodes
48
Director
Monica Raymund

Plot Overview

Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.

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Production

G-Unit Film & TelevisionEnd of EpisodeLionsgate TelevisionAtmosphere TelevisionBallpoint ProductionsCTB Film Company

Season & Episode Breakdown

Season 1 10 episodes
  1. 1 BACK IN THE DAY 2021-07-18
  2. 2 REAPING AND SOWING 2021-07-25
  3. 3 STICK AND MOVE 2021-08-01
  4. 4 DON'T SLEEP 2021-08-08
  5. 5 CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES 2021-08-15
  6. 6 LEVEL UP 2021-08-29
  7. 7 STAY IN YOUR LANE 2021-09-05
  8. 8 THE COST OF BUSINESS 2021-09-12
  9. 9 LOYAL TO THE END 2021-09-19
  10. 10 PAID IN FULL 2021-09-26
Season 2 10 episodes

While Kanan Stark confronts the truth about Detective Howard, Raquel "Raq" Thomas fights to keep the family together and expand the business, despite dangerous opposition from Unique and the New Jersey Mafia.

  1. 1 THE MORE THINGS CHANGE 2022-08-14
  2. 2 MIND YOUR BUSINESS 2022-08-21
  3. 3 SLEEPING DOGS 2022-08-28
  4. 4 PAY THE TOLL 2022-09-04
  5. 5 WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CATSKILLS 2022-09-11
  6. 6 IT’S A BUSINESS, MAN 2022-09-18
  7. 7 NO LOVE LOST 2022-10-02
  8. 8 A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME 2022-10-09
  9. 9 ANTI-TRUST 2022-10-16
  10. 10 IF Y’DON’T KNOW, NOW Y’KNOW 2022-10-23
Season 3 10 episodes

In season three, Kanan finds himself grappling with the very notions of right and wrong. And he's not alone. Every member of the Thomas family must confront an existential crisis that challenges their very identity. For those who do, the destination may reveal the most terrifying secret of all. There is no right and wrong or good and evil. There are no absolutes. In the end, there's just you.

  1. 1 HOME SWEET HOME 2023-12-01
  2. 2 FLIPMODE 2023-12-08
  3. 3 OPEN FOR BUSINESS 2023-12-15
  4. 4 IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING 2023-12-22
  5. 5 BROTHERS AND KEEPERS 2023-12-29
  6. 6 INTO THE DARKNESS 2024-01-12
  7. 7 WHERE ALL ARE GUILTY 2024-01-19
  8. 8 RECKONINGS 2024-01-26
  9. 9 HOME TO ROOST 2024-02-02
  10. 10 MADE YOU LOOK 2024-02-09
Season 4 10 episodes

In Season 4, the Thomas family finds themselves caught in a web of conflicting loyalties, moral dilemmas, and personal crises that shake the very foundations of their identities. Kanan, still reeling from the death of his partner Ronnie, is determined to seek revenge while forging his own path free from his mother's manipulations. Famous lays low, navigating the dangerous drug game, and Jukebox, now independent from the girl group, embarks on a journey of self-discovery. As their paths converge and diverge, each family member faces a reckoning that will shape their futures and test their bonds.

  1. 1 GANGSTAS DON'T DIE 2025-03-07
  2. 2 IT'S ALL LOVE 2025-03-14
  3. 3 BYGONES 2025-03-21
  4. 4 THE WAY WE WERE 2025-03-28
  5. 5 THE NAIL THAT STICKS UP 2025-04-04
  6. 6 THE PRICE OF FAME 2025-04-11
  7. 7 ALLOW ME TO RE-INTRODUCE MYSELF 2025-04-18
  8. 8 STREET STRUCK 2025-05-02
  9. 9 IT'S ABOUT THAT TIME 2025-05-09
  10. 10 GIMME THE WEIGHT 2025-05-16
Season 5 8 episodes

In the fifth and final season, Kanan Stark fully embraces his ruthlessness, breaking free from his mother's shadow and cementing his place as a rising force in the Southside drug game. He teams up with the infamous Southside legend, Branford "Breeze" Frady, forming an alliance that shifts the balance of power and forces a massive reckoning for everyone involved. As war breaks out, the reign of the Thomas family faces total collapse, leading to tragic losses. In the final episodes, Kanan steps up to protect Raq from dangerous mafia figures like Stephano Pino, leading to a climactic showdown, lingering family vengeance, and setting the stage directly into the wider Power chronology.

  1. 1 BY BLOOD 2026-06-12
  2. 2 MANY MEN 2026-06-19
  3. 3 TRICKS 2026-06-26
  4. 4 PAWNS & ROOKS 2026-07-03
  5. 5 SCHOOL OF WAR 2026-07-10
  6. 6 DARK MATTER 2026-07-24
  7. 7 PENULTIMATE MEANS SECOND TO LAST 2026-07-31
  8. 8 UNCONDITIONAL LOVE 2026-08-07

Critical Reception & Ratings

Power Book III: Raising Kanan is rated 8.1 out of 10 by viewers — 236 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Power Book III: Raising Kanan about?

Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.

How many seasons and episodes does Power Book III: Raising Kanan have?

5 seasons and 48 episodes.

Is Power Book III: Raising Kanan still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 5 seasons and 48 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in Power Book III: Raising Kanan?

Mekai Curtis, Patina Miller, Hailey Kilgore, London Brown, Malcolm M. Mays, Joey Bada$$.

Who is the director of Power Book III: Raising Kanan?

Monica Raymund.

When was Power Book III: Raising Kanan released?

2021.

Where can I watch Power Book III: Raising Kanan?

Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.

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