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Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Power Book III: Raising Kanan is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Philo, STARZ (Via Amazon Prime), STARZ (Via Hulu), Spectrum On Demand, Prime Video, and The Roku Channel in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.
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Episode 1
Kanan returns to Queens where Raq is trying to mend the many fractures in the Thomas family. As Raq expands her empire, Kanan doubts his future in the drug game. Meanwhile, Detective Howard is released from the hospital.
Directed by Mario Van PeeblesGuest stars Toby Sandeman, Quincy Brown, Natalee Linez, Ade Chike Torbert, Krystal Joy Brown, John Clay III, Paulina Singer, Gisela Adisa
Episode 2
Raq learns she may have a snitch and tasks Marvin with confirming the rumor. Lou brings in a potential new artist, but he and Crown disagree. Kanan helps Famous sell mix tapes. Jukebox tracks down her estranged mother.
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Episode 3
A surprise encounter with Howard leaves Kanan rattled. Raq tries to expand into new territory, but when an associate and valuables go missing, she is reunited with an old adversary. Lou continues to butt heads with Crown.
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Episode 4
Kanan and Jukebox search for answers in family matters. When Raq’s push into new territory is stalled, she proposes a meeting. Crown helps Famous get settled. Still investigating Howard’s shooting, Burke questions Unique.
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Episode 5
Raq focuses on mother-son bonding with Kanan in the Catskills, but they’re interrupted when business follows them. Crown disrespects Lou, bringing their simmering beef to a boil. Burke digs into Howard’s personal life.
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Episode 6
Raq assures everyone they need to follow orders and keep working as planned. Kanan takes on more responsibility but things go wrong when he runs into neighborhood kids. Lou feels the pressure in his partnership with Crown.
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Episode 7
Raq searches for a new home. Lou finds himself on the other side of his partner's unpaid debts. Burke gains traction in her investigation on Howard. A botched agreement with Marvin and an associate threatens everything.
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Episode 8
The rift between Raq and Kanan grows and Kanan seeks comfort elsewhere. Marvin lays low, waiting for the consequences of his actions to blow over. Raq sees dark clouds on the horizon.
Directed by Stacey Muhammad
Episode 9
With his living situation threatened, Famous reaches out to Lou as a last-ditch effort. Raq receives a new business proposal and must eliminate a threat. Burke closes in on what really happened in Baisley Park.
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Episode 10
Decidedly his own man, Kanan strays further from his mother and sets up shop on his own on the corners of South Jamaica. Worried about retaliation, Raq questions Unique. Lou's rift with Raq grows when he makes a discovery.
Written by Naja Rayne
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Mekai CurtisKanan Stark
Patina MillerRaquel 'Raq' Thomas
Omar EppsMalcolm Howard
Hailey KilgoreLaVerne 'Jukebox' Ganner
Antonio OrtizShawn 'Famous' Figueroa
Toby SandemanSymphony Bosket
Lovie SimoneDavina Harrison
London BrownMarvin
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