Power Book III: Raising Kanan begins final season on STARZ

The fifth and final season of the crime drama "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" premiered on Friday, June 12, 2026, on the STARZ network in the United States. The premiere episode, titled "By Blood," is now available for streaming and on-demand viewing, with new episodes scheduled to be released weekly. The season marks the conclusion of the prequel series, which chronicles the transformation of a young Kanan Stark into the ruthless drug kingpin first portrayed by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson in the original "Power" series.

The season premiere sees Kanan, played by Mekai Curtis, making a strategic move that is described as changing the Thomas family forever. Concurrently, the character Unique works to regain influence in Queens as a new drug enterprise led by the character Breeze begins to take shape. The introduction of Breeze, played by Shameik Moore, is a significant moment for the franchise, representing a key partnership that will reshape Kanan's future and bridge the narrative closer to the original series.

The final season promises an intense reckoning for its characters. Showrunner Sascha Penn expressed gratitude to STARZ for allowing the creative team to conclude the story as...