Ever wondered how a notorious gangster is made? "Raising Kanan," the gripping prequel to the "Power" universe, unveils the formative years of Kanan Stark, offering a raw and unflinching look at the making of a villain.
The series, officially titled "Power Book III: Raising Kanan," transports viewers back to the early 1990s in South Jamaica, Queens. However, this isn't the same Queens we knew from the first season. It's a borough simmering with tension, ambition, and the ever-present lure of the drug game. The show delves deep into the complex relationship between Kanan Stark and his mother, Raquel "Raq" Thomas, as they navigate the treacherous world of drug dealing, family loyalty, and survival.
Category | Information |
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Series Title | Power Book III: Raising Kanan |
Genre | Crime Drama, Prequel |
Setting | Early 1990s, South Jamaica, Queens, New York City |
Premiere Date | July 18, 2021 |
Network | Starz |
Created by | Sascha Penn |
Executive Producers | Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Sascha Penn |
Main Characters | Kanan Stark, Raquel "Raq" Thomas, Detective Malcolm Howard |
Seasons | Ongoing (Season 3 premiered December 1, 2023) |
Where to Watch | Starz, Starz Roku Premium Channel, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Spectrum on Demand, Starz Apple TV Channel, The Roku Channel (with ads), Apple TV (for purchase), Fandango at Home (for purchase), Amazon Video (for purchase) |
Official Website | Starz - Power Book III: Raising Kanan |
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