This weekβs Power Book III: Raising Kanan delivers a high-stakes episode that marks a major turning point for Jukeboxβs character arc.
She has endured a relentless series of traumatic eventsβher motherβs attempt at conversion therapy, the tragic death of her first girlfriend, and now, a violent attack by her crushβs obsessive husband that forces her to kill for the first time. Juke just canβt catch a break, and this latest moment of survival could be the final piece that hardens her into the ruthless figure we know she will become.
Her decision to save Marvinβs life comes with serious consequences, though. That blood on the knife might just land him in prisonβa bitter irony, given the long list of crimes he’s actually committed. But would Marvin taking the fall for Juke be the ultimate act of redemption? Itβs a compelling possibility, especially with the way the show has slowly been setting up his downfall. From vouching for Early to the mob to getting deeper into messes he canβt control, Marvin is running out of moves.
Meanwhile, Raqβs power plays continue, but her ability to stay on top while being attacked from all sides is unsustainable. Her ambition is her greatest strengthβbut also the thing that might lead to her collapse. Uniqueβs storyline, however, is taking an unexpected and disappointing turn. After all the tension built around his power moves, turning him into a rat undermines his arc. His past negotiations with Boselli seem meaningless now, especially considering what happened to Worrell.
On the other hand, Lou remains focused on the grind, refusing to be distractedβeven by Imani. Kanan, meanwhile, continues to struggle with carving out his own identity as he is now not living with Raq anymore., something that has been an interesting evolution to watch unfold.
And letβs not forget Famousβbecause seriously, where is he? They keep mentioning him, but heβs nowhere to be found.
Overall, this is the best episode of the season so far. The stakes are high, and it feels like weβre barreling toward a major shift. If Marvin ends up taking the rap for Juke, it could be a poetic (and tragic) full-circle moment for his character. One thingβs for sure, nothing will be the same after this.