Power Book III: Raising Kanan is heading toward its end with season 5, which will serve as the crime drama’s final chapter. The STARZ series closed season 4 with a tense cliffhanger, as Kanan confronted Raq with a gun, leaving fans waiting to see how the story will unfold in the last season. Cast members attended the New York City premiere of season 5 and spoke about the show’s impact, the fandom, and the emotional weight of bringing the story to a close.
During an exclusive red carpet interview with Hollywood Life, Malcom Mays, who plays Lou Lou Thomas, credited the writers, producers, actors, and fans for the series’ success. He said the show’s popularity reflects the work of creators Sascha Penn and Courtney Kemp, as well as the performances of Patina Miller, Mekai Curtis, Hailey Kilgore, London Brown, and the rest of the ensemble. Mays thanked viewers for supporting the series and said the show could not exist without their appreciation.
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Mekai Curtis also used the premiere to thank loyal viewers who have followed the series throughout its run. He expressed appreciation for fans who have “rocked with” the show and joked about keeping their STARZ subscriptions active for the upcoming episodes. His comments reflected the cast’s awareness that the audience has played a major role in building the show’s reputation and long-term popularity.
Erika Woods, meanwhile, described the final season as both exciting and intense. She said she felt “inspired and very naughty” about season 5, adding that the closing chapter would be “going down,” signaling that the final episodes will continue the show’s dramatic and high-stakes tone.
The premiere also confirmed key viewing details for fans eager to follow the last season. The first episode of season 5 will premiere on Friday, June 12. New episodes will continue to roll out weekly, and the season will contain eight episodes in total. The episode release schedule is as follows: Episode 1 on June 12, Episode 2 on June 19, Episode 3 on June 26, Episode 4 on July 3, Episode 5 on July 10, Episode 6 on July 17, Episode 7 on July 24, and Episode 8 on August 7.
Viewers can watch Power Book III: Raising Kanan on STARZ with a subscription. Earlier episodes are also available on The Roku Channel, Philo, and Sling TV. With the final season now underway, the series is set to bring Kanan’s story to a dramatic conclusion after four seasons of family conflict, street tension, and shifting loyalties.
