Power Book III: Raising Kanan
The truth hurts.
Created by Sascha Penn, 50 Cent
On STARZ
A gritty 1990s crime prequel tracking a young man's descent into the drug trade, balancing period nostalgia with the brutal mechanics of street life.
Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.
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Is Power Book III: Raising Kanan violent? Yes, very. More violent than 94% of series.
Is Power Book III: Raising Kanan scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Does Power Book III: Raising Kanan leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Power Book III: Raising Kanan sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Power Book III: Raising Kanan easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
