Raq survives the gunpoint cliffhanger in the final season trailer for Power Book III: Raising Kanan as Kanan and Breeze rise through the Southside ranks.
- May 20, 2026
AceShowbiz - The latest trailer for the fifth and final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan resolves one of the biggest cliffhangers from season four, confirming that Raq Thomas survives the tense moment when a gun was aimed at her head.
Starz released the new footage on Tuesday, putting to rest the suspense around whether Kanan would pull the trigger after his mother orchestrated the deaths of his closest allies. The young drug kingpin now faces a critical decision, as killing Raq would mean losing the protection she has carefully built within the dangerous world they inhabit.
Season five follows Kanan and Breeze as they intensify their climb through the Southside ranks, marking a turning point where Kanan’s ruthless persona solidifies into a permanent force. According to the network’s synopsis, “He knows exactly who he is and who he must become to defeat his enemies.”
The volatile relationship between mother and son has reached a breaking point, with reconciliation off the table. The upcoming season promises an all-out war that will reshape the Queens drug game, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion.
The season features notable performances from Joey Bada$$, Wendell Pierce, and Tony Danza. The final chapter of Raising Kanan is set to premiere on June 12, with new episodes released weekly on Fridays.