POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN Episodes 1-10 Reactions & Recaps

Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a prequel set in the 1990s that will chronicle the early years of Kanan Stark, the character first played by executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

Official Trailer Reaction:

Episode 1 Reaction – “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.

Episode 2 Reaction – “Reaping and Sowing“:

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

Episode 3 LIVE Recap – “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.

Episode 4 Reaction – “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.

Episode 4 LIVE Recap:

Episode 5 Reaction – “Choose Your Battles“:

Eager to transform and re-imagine her business after the stash house is hit, Raq overhauls her operation. Meanwhile, Kanan is detained after a fight with Scrappy, raising some serious questions for Detective Howard.

Episode 5 LIVE Recap:

Episode 6 Reaction – “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.

Episode 6 LIVE Recap:

Episode 7 Reaction – “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.

Episode 7 LIVE Recap:

Episode 8 Reaction – “The Cost of Business“:

Kanan struggles with a harsh truth after word gets back to Raq that he’s behind the bad crack on the streets; Jukebox learns the troubling facts behind Nicole’s death; Lou finds himself caught in a crossfire.