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Power Book III: Raising Kanan

2021 – 2026Show5 seasons48 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic–6.1Rotten Tomatoes–82%

A nerve-racking, violent drama series about crime and history, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

5 seasons · 48 episodes · best: S3E10 "Made You Look" 9.2

Episodes

8.0
8.0
8.3
8.2
8.6

Story

The truth hurts.

Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.

Feels like

  • Crime Drama Prequel
  • 90s Harlem Nostalgia
  • Family Legacy & Trauma
  • Rise to Power Narrative
  • Gritty Urban Realism
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Mafia Mythology Expansion
  • Tragic Coming-of-Age
  • Period-Accurate Detail
  • High-Stakes Tension

Cast

24 of 76 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mario Van Peebles, Rob Hardy, Lionel Coleman
Written by
Nina Manni, Dylan C. Brown, Natasha Tash Gray

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 18, 2021 · August 7, 2026 · Ended

First aired
July 18, 2021
Last aired
August 7, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 48 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
52 countries

Tropes

The '90s, Scary Black Man, Siblings in Crime +9

  • The '90s
  • Scary Black Man
  • Siblings in Crime
  • Dark Secret
  • Evil vs. Evil
  • Go Seduce My Archnemesis
  • Big Brother Instinct
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Broken Bird
  • Dirty Cop
  • Posthumous Narration
  • Big Bad

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Power Book III: Raising Kanan?"

Questions about Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Power Book III: Raising Kanan?

PrimePhiloThe RokuStarzSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Power Book III: Raising Kanan streams on Philo, Starz, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on Prime and The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Power Book III: Raising Kanan worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.7).

Does Power Book III: Raising Kanan get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.0, and season 5 peaks at 8.6. The highest-rated episode is Made You Look (season 3, episode 10) at 9.2, and the lowest is The More Things Change (season 2, episode 1) at 7.4.

How long does it take to watch Power Book III: Raising Kanan?

48 h

About 48 hours: 48 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2026.

Will I feel good after watching Power Book III: Raising Kanan?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Power Book III: Raising Kanan plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.