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Power Book III: Raising Kanan 2021

“The truth hurts.”

★ 8.0/10 · 222 votes TV-MA DramaCrime 5 seasons · 48 eps Returning Series

Created by Sascha Penn, 50 Cent

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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
Returning Series
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
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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.

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“This prequel series explores the coming of age of Kanan Stark in 1991 South Jamaica, Queens.”

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Reasons to watch
  • explores origin story
  • detailed setting
Keep in mind
  • 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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Cast

Mekai Curtis Kanan Stark
Patina Miller Raquel 'Raq' Thomas
Hailey Kilgore LaVerne 'Jukebox' Ganner
London Brown Marvin
Malcolm M. Mays Louis 'Lou-Lou' Thomas
Joey Bada$$ Unique
Omar Epps Malcolm Howard
Antonio Ortiz Shawn 'Famous' Figueroa
Shanley Caswell Shannon Burke
Toby Sandeman Symphony Bosket
Lovie Simone Davina Harrison
Grantham Coleman Ronnie Mathis

Episode guide

Season 1 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Season 5 · 3 episodes

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.