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Season 1 – Power Book III: Raising Kanan

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Jul 2021

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"Power Book III: Raising Kanan" goes back to 1991 when Supras are the whip of choice and a fly shearling coat is a symbol of status in the hood. Kanan navigates this world of glamour and grit as he comes into his own and gets out of the shadow of his mother, Raq, who runs the streets of Southside Jamaica, Queens, with her brothers, Marvin and Lou-Lou. Despite Kanan being under their watchful eyes, danger lurks just around the corner. There's Unique, a rival dealer who has his eye on the family's turf, and Detective Malcolm Howard, a pestering cop who gets a kick out of harassing community members and getting under Raq's skin.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

07/22/2021

The origin story of Kanan Stark, the character played by 50 Cent in the original Power, quickly shapes as the most interesting and affecting part of the expanding Power universe.

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Kyesha Jennings

New York Magazine/Vulture

07/19/2021

5/5

I live for the fashion in the episode. The stylist clearly understood the assignment, from the 40 belows to the Gazelle glasses, leather bomber jackets, door-knocker earrings, and nameplate necklaces.

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Melissa Camacho

Common Sense Media

07/29/2021

4/5

If you're a fan of the Power universe, you won't be disappointed by what you find here.

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Joel Keller

Decider

07/27/2021

Builds a world that can quickly help the show stand alone from its parent series.

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Whitney Evans

TV Fanatic

07/19/2021

5/5

Does Power ever miss?

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Dominic Patten

Deadline Hollywood Daily

07/16/2021

Whether the already-renewed Raising Kanan finds its real rhyme has yet to be revealed, but the fact is: nobody ever made money underestimating Kemp or Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.

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Regal R

May 23

70/100 - not bad but not my favorite. its difficult because power, and power book 2 are complete trash. this show has a completely different writer, fantastic change. so much better than the other tard who wrote the first 2 shows. we will see how season 2 goes.

Arnold D

05/07/2024

Excellent story telling, excellent acting, excellent filming, excellent score

08/09/2022

One of the best Power series yet! Mekai Curtis (young Kanan) deserves an award for his phenomenally stunning and gripping performance! They couldn't have picked a better person to play young Fiddy! They even share the same name in real life! (Curtis) I'm unbelievably stoked for the new season and I'll be watching the second it comes out. I'm literally counting the days until the season premiere! I haven't been this excited for a series in years! :D

04/09/2022

Amazing show worth watching even off Kanan wasn't favourite character it's great fun watching him rise.

01/17/2022

This is what Power is about! Makes me want to rewatch the OG Power. Amazing acting and truly powerful storylines!

12/25/2021

Most forgazi power ever! Nothing happens besides cucky stuff. Like lulu missing that whole clip.🤣 literally worst show ever. Also actor looks nothing like a young 50 cent…

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Mekai Curtis

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Omar Epps

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Hailey Kilgore

Jukebox

Patina Miller

Raquel Thomas

Episode 1

Aired Jul 18, 2021

Back in the Day

In 1991 in South Jamaica, Queens,15-year-old Kanan Stark is eager to join his family's growing drug business that is led by his mother, Raquel Raq Thomas.

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Episode 2

Aired Jul 25, 2021

Reaping and Sowing

After a rival crewmember is killed, Raq does whatever is necessary to get the target off Kanan's back.

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Episode 3

Aired Aug 1, 2021

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.

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Episode 4

Aired Aug 8, 2021

Don't Sleep

All bets are off when a police raid clears out Raq's competition; promises are broken, secrets are revealed, and revenge is swift.

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Episode 5

Aired Aug 15, 2021

Choose Your Battles

Eager to transform her business after the stash house is hit, Raq overhauls her operation; Kanan is detained after a fight with Scrappy.

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Episode 6

Aired Aug 29, 2021

Level Up

Lou's new artist showcase becomes the nexus of the rivalry between Raq and Unique; Kanan cooks up a drug-selling scheme with Marvin.

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Episode 7

Aired Sep 5, 2021

Stay in Your Lane

Kanan and Marvin's side hustle goes awry; Raq seeks revenge for the attack on Scrappy; Jukebox suffers a devastating blow.

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Episode 8

Aired Sep 12, 2021

The Cost of Business

Kanan struggles after word gets back to Raq that he's behind the bad crack on the streets.

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Episode 9

Aired Sep 19, 2021

Loyal to the End

As Marvin seeks revenge, Raq turns to Kanan for assistance only he can provide.

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Episode 10

Aired Sep 26, 2021

Paid in Full

As the situation in the neighborhood turns dire, Raq scrambles to get Kanan out of harm's way.

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