Power Book III: Raising Kanan
Criminal underworldOrganized crime, gangs and the criminal life seen from the inside.This show: 10/10GrittyRaw, unglamorous realism in both look and subject matter.This show: 9/10Antihero leadA protagonist doing bad things you can't stop watching.This show: 8/10Morally grayNo clean heroes or villains anywhere in sight.This show: 8/10SerializedContinuous arcs where every episode builds on the last.This show: 8/10Dark toneShadowy mood and subject matter, a shade short of outright bleak.This show: 8/10Graphic violenceExplicit, unflinching violence.This show: 7/10Family sagaBonds and fractures across generations of one family.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Patina MillerLondon BrownHailey KilgoreMekai CurtisMalcolm M. MaysJoey Bada$$
Written by
Sascha Penn
Starring
Patina MillerLondon BrownHailey KilgoreMekai CurtisMalcolm M. MaysJoey Bada$$
Written by
Sascha Penn
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Power Book III: Raising Kanan Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.3 | |
| S2 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.9 | |
| S3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 9.2 | |
| S4 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.2 | |
| S5 | 8.7 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 8.8 |
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About
"A crime dynasty's tragic, human origin story"
A prequel to the Power universe, this series rewinds to 1990s South Jamaica Queens to show how young Kanan Stark became the man later series only hinted at. His mother Raq, a fierce and calculating operator, dominates the local drug trade while raising him amid violence and betrayal. The show is moodier and slower than its predecessor, leaning into character study and period atmosphere over pure plot momentum. It works best as a tragic coming-of-age story, carried by strong performances, especially the mother-son dynamic, rather than nonstop crime-thriller adrenaline.
Watch it for
the magnetic mother-son dynamic that grounds the crime drama in real emotional stakes.
Maybe skip if
you want fast-paced plotting rather than a slow character study of a young man's corruption.
Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.
All Seasons
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Season 12021
8.03K109h 13m
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Season 22022
7.92K109h 17m
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.
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Season 32023
8.32K109h 12m
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.
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Season 42025
8.21K101h 49m
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.
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Season 52026
8.71K10
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Patina Miller Raquel Thomas
London Brown Marvin
Hailey Kilgore Jukebox
Mekai Curtis Kanan Stark
Malcolm M. Mays Lou-Lou
Joey Bada$$ Unique
Omar Epps Howard, Detective Malcolm Howard
Antonio Ortiz Shawn 'Famous' Figueroa
Brandon Espinoza Detective Garcia
Tony Danza Stefano Marchetti
Crew
Sascha Penn
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