“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is officially back — and for longtime fans of the gritty “Power Universe” prequel, the season 5 premiere arrives today, Friday, June 12, launching the show’s final chapter.
The premiere is streaming now on the STARZ app and will air at 8 p.m. Eastern on STARZ for cable users. If you’re looking for alternatives to catch the premiere, there are multiple ways to stream the season for free, live or on-demand without a traditional cable contract.
Here’s everything you need to know — from streaming deals to episode details and what’s ahead.
How to watch ‘Raising Kanan’ season 5 without cable
“Raising Kanan” airs on Starz and is also available on-demand through the network’s app and partner platforms, giving cord-cutters several flexible options.
Philo (free trial + add-on)
Free trial: 7 days for new users
Features:
- 70+ live channels
- Add STARZ with a free 7-day add-on trial
- On-demand and live viewing
Philo doesn’t include STARZ in its base plan, but viewers can add it and use the free trial window to watch the premiere at no cost.
Fubo (free trial)
Free trial: Available for new users (length varies)
Features:
- 100+ live channels, depending on plan
- Cloud DVR and multi-device streaming
- STARZ available as a premium add-on
- Live TV experience similar to cable
Fubo offers a full cable-style streaming bundle and allows users to add STARZ as an extra package to watch “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” live or on-demand. You can use Fubo’s free trial to watch the season 5 premiere without paying upfront.
Free trial: 5 days for new users
Features:
- Offers premium channels like STARZ
- Full cable-style bundles
DIRECTV mirrors traditional TV packages while offering contract-free streaming flexibility. Viewers can easily watch the season 5 premiere for free using DIRECTV’s risk-free trial.
Free trial: No
Features:
- Live TV streaming
- Access to STARZ as a premium channel
- DVR and multi-device viewing
Sling is another cable-style streaming option that lets viewers watch STARZ content live or on-demand using its low-starting prices and premium add-on options.
What is ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ about?
“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is a crime drama prequel to the original “Power” series, created by Sascha Penn and executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
Set in 1990s South Jamaica, Queens, the show follows Kanan Stark’s transformation from a teenager into a ruthless figure in the drug trade, long before the events of the original series.
The series stars:
- Mekai Curtis as Kanan
- Patina Miller as Raquel “Raq” Thomas
- Joey Bada$ as Unique
- Hailey Kilgore as Jukebox
It has earned strong fan support and holds a solid IMDb rating (around 7.7/10).
What to expect in season 5
The story enters its most intense and dangerous chapter yet this season, as the long-running prequel heads into its final season. Expect Kanan Stark to fully embrace his evolution, leaning into his darkest and most ruthless instincts as he solidifies his place in the Queens drug trade.
A major storyline centers on his pivotal alliance with Breeze (Shameik Moore) — a partnership that reshapes the power structure and raises the stakes for every player involved. At the same time, the once-dominant Thomas family empire begins to crumble, while tensions escalate between rival dealers and external forces like the Mafia, creating a volatile and unpredictable landscape.
Throughout the 8-episode season, the pressure intensifies as the narrative pushes toward its conclusion, bridging the gap to the original “Power” timeline and completing Kanan’s transformation into the character fans already know.
