This week’s episode of Power Book III: Raising Kanan delivered what might be its most emotional gut punch of the season and maybe even of the series to date.
After half a season of wondering what happened to Famous, the truth finally came out: he’s dead. And as much as I suspected it, that confirmation still hit like a brick.
The moment the episode opened with flashbacks of Famous, I knew something was coming. In this universe, that kind of memory lane is usually a farewell tour. Still, I had zero clues about who did it. That mystery remains unsolved for now, but one thing’s for sure: Famous’ death is going to haunt Kanan for the rest of the season.
The scene with Joyce asking Marvin for a mercy kill was brutal. It was raw, real, and incredibly personal. It reminded me of a conversation I had with my own mom, who told me not to let doctors drag things out if she ever ends up in that situation. That’s not just TV drama as that’s a decision that’ll tear you apart in real life. Watching Marvin, who’s already carrying the weight of Jerald’s death and witnessing his daughter take a life, now face that impossible ask from his mother? Man, he’s going through it. And part of me wonders if Joyce will take matters into her own hands before he has to.
Meanwhile, things are heating up on the street level. Quan and Unique joining forces? That’s going to be a serious problem for Raq. Her empire’s crumbling bit by bit, and her grip on the game is slipping fast. Lou is out of the picture, and Marvin’s the only real muscle she’s got left. It feels like we’re heading toward a moment where Raq stands alone, no allies, no backup.
One small detail I appreciated: Kanan using a rental storage unit to stash his cash. That’s a slick callback to other corners of the Power universe. It’s those little touches that remind us how connected all of these stories really are.
Famous’ death, though… damn. Dumped in an alley, body decomposed, nobody found him for months. It’s one of the coldest, most tragic exits we’ve seen. And maybe that’s what happens when you put your crimes on wax like it’s a VladTV interview. No protection, no respect, just a sad end to someone who never really got a shot.
And as always, 50 Cent’s narration brings it all home. That line about how you only get one best friend in life? It hit hard. It reminded me of that moment in Forrest Gump, “Bubba was my best good friend.” That kind of connection isn’t something you find every day, and when it’s gone, it leaves a hole nothing else can fill.
This might honestly be my favorite episode of the season so far. Maybe even top five in the entire Raising Kanan series. Between the emotional weight, the character development, and that final monologue, it had everything. RIP Famous. You didn’t deserve to go out like that, and your presence will be missed.