Set in South Jamaica; Queens; in 1991; "Raising Kanan" is a prequel to the original "Power" franchise; a family drama revolving around the coming of age of cocaine distributor Kanan Stark.
EPISODE 1
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
Reaping and Sowing
After a rival crewmember is killed, Raq does whatever is necessary to get the target off Kanan's back.
EPISODE 3
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
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 5
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 6
LEVEL UP
Lou’s new artist showcase becomes the nexus of the rivalry between Raq and Unique. At the same time, Kanan cooks up a drug-selling scheme with Marvin.
Malcolm M. Mays
Mekai Curtis
Omar Epps
Hailey Kilgore
Patina Miller
Toby Sandeman
Courtney A. Kemp
Bart Wenrich
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
Mark Canton
