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Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Power Book III: Raising Kanan

The truth hurts.

20218.14 Seasons40 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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

Created by Bart Wenrich
NetworksSTARZ

Top Cast

Mekai Curtis

Mekai Curtis

Kanan Stark

Patina Miller

Patina Miller

Raquel 'Raq' Thomas

Hailey Kilgore

Hailey Kilgore

LaVerne 'Jukebox' Ganner

London Brown

London Brown

Marvin

Malcolm M. Mays

Malcolm M. Mays

Louis 'Lou-Lou' Thomas

Joey Bada$$

Joey Bada$$

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Themes & Keywords

new york cityprequel1990s

About Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a drama, crime series that first aired in 2021 exploring themes of new york city, prequel, 1990s. Created by Bart Wenrich, it stars Mekai Curtis, Patina Miller, Hailey Kilgore. Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.

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