A new teaser has been released today by STARZ and teases the second season premiere date of βPower Book III: Raising Kanan,β which is on August 14.
STARZ will launch new episodes every Sunday at midnight, as well as on its spectrum of streaming and on-demand platforms. Internationally, the company will launch STARZPLAY, a premium streaming platform available across its entire footprint in Europe, Latin America, and Japan.
Below is the official season two synopsis provided by STARZ:
“As we enter season two,Β Raquel βRaqβ Thomas has gained control over the cityβs drug trade, but her son is slipping away. Kanan Stark returns to Queens uncertain of his future with the family business, and because of Detective Howardβs lingering secret, heβs even more uncertain of his past. Kanan searches for the truth while Raq boldly expands the business into hostile Mafia territory. Lou-Lou has other plans that revolve around his emerging record label, but Raq isnβt about to let his side hustle get in the way of her expansion. Although Marvin remains Raqβs loyal soldier, he struggles to earn Jukeboxβs forgiveness and become the father she deserves. The ties that bind this family are becoming undone, but Raq will stop at nothing to hold them together.”
In addition to serving as co-creator and showrunner, Sascha Penn will continue executive producing with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Courtney A. Kemp. Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Atmosphere Entertainment MM executive produce the “Power” Universe series, along with Chris Selak, Shana Stein and Bart Wenrich from End of Episode.
STARZ also released the very first key art for the upcoming season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan as it features Raquel Thomas (Patina Miller) and Kanan Stark (Mekai Curtis).Β Other cast members include Omar Epps (“House,” “Love and Basketball”), London Brown (“Ballers”), Malcolm Mays (“Them,” “Snowfall”), Hailey Kilgore (“Amazing Stories”), Joey Bada$$ (“Two Distant Strangers”) and Shanley Caswell (The Conjuring).Β Antonio Ortiz (“High Fidelity,” “The Sinner”) has been promoted to series regular, returning as Shawn “Famous” Figueroa in season two.
