Power Book III: Raising Kanan has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel. 5 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 222 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Mekai Curtis's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Stan — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Power Book III: Raising Kanan is worth clearing space for. The plotting gives Power Book III: Raising Kanan its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark. Mekai Curtis and Patina Miller lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. It ran for 5 seasons (2021–2026), and the writing holds up across every one of them. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Power Book III: Raising Kanan passes that test consistently. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Full Circle is the obvious comparison, but Power Book III: Raising Kanan earns its own place alongside it. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Mekai Curtis carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan is currently airing new episodes, created by Sascha Penn and 50 Cent — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.