Power Book III: Raising Kanan 2021
“The truth hurts.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- July 18, 2021
- Last Aired
- July 3, 2026
- Format
- 5 seasons · 48 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~48 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S5E5 "SCHOOL OF WAR" (★ 10/10)
- Created By
- Sascha Penn, 50 Cent
- Network
- STARZ
- Where to Stream
- Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
What is Power Book III: Raising Kanan?
Power Book III: Raising Kanan is an American crime drama television series created by Sascha Penn that premiered on Starz. The series is a prequel to the television show Power and is set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 48
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 18, 2021
- Last aired
- Jul 3, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- STARZ
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 222 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 48 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- STARZ
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 48 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
Power Book III: Raising Kanan is an American crime drama television series created by Sascha Penn that premiered on Starz. The series is a prequel to the television show Power and is set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991. It revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark. The show premiered on July 18, 2021, and is a standalone prequel and second spin-off to Power. The series features a cast including Patina Miller, London Brown, Hailey Kilgore, and Mekai Curtis. Power Book III: Raising Kanan has multiple seasons, with the third season premiering on December 1, 2023. The show is available to stream online on various platforms, including Starz. The series is part of the Power franchise, which includes multiple shows and spin-offs.
Should you watch it?
“This prequel series explores the coming of age of Kanan Stark in 1991 South Jamaica, Queens.”
- explores origin story
- detailed setting
- requires context from original series
Watch it if you are interested in the backstory of characters from the Power universe.
The series features themes related to the drug trade and crime.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 BACK IN THE DAY Mytharc Jul 18, 2021
- E2 REAPING AND SOWING Core Jul 25, 2021
- E3 STICK AND MOVE Core Aug 1, 2021
- E4 DON'T SLEEP Core Aug 8, 2021
- E5 CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES Core Aug 15, 2021
- E6 LEVEL UP Core Aug 29, 2021
- E7 STAY IN YOUR LANE Core Sep 5, 2021
- E8 THE COST OF BUSINESS Core Sep 12, 2021
- E9 LOYAL TO THE END Mytharc Sep 19, 2021
- E10 PAID IN FULL Mytharc Sep 26, 2021
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 THE MORE THINGS CHANGE Mytharc Aug 14, 2022
- E2 MIND YOUR BUSINESS Core Aug 21, 2022
- E3 SLEEPING DOGS Core Aug 28, 2022
- E4 PAY THE TOLL Core Sep 4, 2022
- E5 WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CATSKILLS Core Sep 11, 2022
- E6 IT’S A BUSINESS, MAN Core Sep 18, 2022
- E7 NO LOVE LOST Core Oct 2, 2022
- E8 A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME Core Oct 9, 2022
- E9 ANTI-TRUST Mytharc Oct 16, 2022
- E10 IF Y’DON’T KNOW, NOW Y’KNOW Mytharc Oct 23, 2022
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 HOME SWEET HOME Mytharc Dec 1, 2023
- E2 FLIPMODE Core Dec 8, 2023
- E3 OPEN FOR BUSINESS Core Dec 15, 2023
- E4 IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING Core Dec 22, 2023
- E5 BROTHERS AND KEEPERS Core Dec 29, 2023
- E6 INTO THE DARKNESS Core Jan 12, 2024
- E7 WHERE ALL ARE GUILTY Core Jan 19, 2024
- E8 RECKONINGS Core Jan 26, 2024
- E9 HOME TO ROOST Mytharc Feb 2, 2024
- E10 MADE YOU LOOK Mytharc Feb 9, 2024
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 GANGSTAS DON'T DIE Mytharc Mar 7, 2025
- E2 IT'S ALL LOVE Core Mar 14, 2025
- E3 BYGONES Core Mar 21, 2025
- E4 THE WAY WE WERE Core Mar 28, 2025
- E5 THE NAIL THAT STICKS UP Core Apr 4, 2025
- E6 THE PRICE OF FAME Core Apr 11, 2025
- E7 ALLOW ME TO RE-INTRODUCE MYSELF Core Apr 18, 2025
- E8 STREET STRUCK Core May 2, 2025
- E9 IT'S ABOUT THAT TIME Mytharc May 9, 2025
- E10 GIMME THE WEIGHT Mytharc May 16, 2025
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 BY BLOOD Mytharc Jun 12, 2026
- E2 MANY MEN Core Jun 19, 2026
- E3 TRICKS Core Jun 26, 2026
- E4 PAWNS & ROOKS Core Jul 3, 2026
- E5 SCHOOL OF WAR Core Jul 10, 2026
- E6 DARK MATTER Core Jul 24, 2026
- E7 PENULTIMATE MEANS SECOND TO LAST Mytharc Jul 31, 2026
- E8 UNCONDITIONAL LOVE Mytharc Aug 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the show?
The series is set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991.
Is this a standalone series?
It is a prequel to the television series Power.
Who is the main character?
The story revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.
What is the genre?
It is a crime drama.
How does it relate to Power?
It serves as a prequel exploring the early life of a character from the original series.
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