Power Book III: Raising Kanan Gangstas Don't Die (Season 4, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Crime, Drama

Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Gangstas Don't Die (Season 4, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Crime, Drama

Unique endures a painful recovery fueled by hate and vengeance as other untold narratives unfold around him, filling the gaps leading up to the deadly showdown in the season three finale.

Showrunner

Sascha Penn

Director

Mario Van Peebles

Writers

Courtney A. Kemp (based on 'Power' created by) | Sascha Penn (created by) (written by) | Albert Minnis (written by) | Brian Walker (executive story editor) & 2 more

Producers

Dylan C. Brown | Dorothy Canton | Anita Gibson | Sascha Penn

Composers

Ali Shaheed Muhammad | Adrian Younge

Cinematographer

Jeffrey Dutemple

Editor

Wendy Smith (as Wendy A. Smith)

Casting Directors

Rori Bergman | Karlee Fomalont

Production Designer

Tania Bijlani

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 7, 2025

Release date

Mar 7, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 12 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
36 cast members

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Joey Bada$$ Unique Unique See fewer	Creed (II) (2015)
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David Deblinger Dr. Philip Steele Dr. Philip Steele See fewer	Remember Me (I) (2010)
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Freddy Giorlando Mikey Mikey See fewer	Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021)
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