If you’ve spent any time in the Power universe, you know the stakes are basically life or death by the time the opening credits roll. But for those of us tracking the prequel’s timeline, the big question lately has been how many episodes of Raising Kanan season 4 are actually on the table. It’s a valid thing to wonder. Starz has a habit of messing with our emotions, and with the recent news that the show is officially heading toward its fifth and final season, every single hour of television counts more than ever.
Honestly, the short answer is 10.
Just like every season that came before it, Season 4 follows that classic ten-episode structure. No more, no less. It’s a tight, focused run that doesn't waste time on filler. You get ten weeks of Raq trying to keep her grip on Queens, Kanan spiraling further into the cold-blooded killer we met in the original series, and the kind of family drama that makes your own Thanksgiving look like a Disney movie.
Breaking Down the Raising Kanan Season 4 Episode List
Let's look at the specifics. If you're planning a binge-watch or trying to figure out if you've missed something, here is the roadmap for the season. The show kicked off its fourth run on March 7, 2025, and kept the momentum going straight through the spring.
The episode titles alone tell a story of the chaos Kanan and Raq are dealing with this year:
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- Episode 1: Gangstas Don’t Die – (Aired March 7, 2025)
- Episode 2: It’s All Love – (Aired March 14, 2025)
- Episode 3: Bygones – (Aired March 21, 2025)
- Episode 4: The Way We Were – (Aired March 28, 2025)
- Episode 5: The Nail That Sticks Up – (Aired April 4, 2025)
- Episode 6: The Price of Fame – (Aired April 11, 2025)
- Episode 7: Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself – (Aired April 18, 2025)
- Episode 8: Street Struck – (Aired May 2, 2025)
- Episode 9: It’s About That Time – (Aired May 9, 2025)
- Episode 10: Gimme the Weight – (Aired May 16, 2025)
You'll notice that weird gap between April 18 and May 2. Starz loves a good mid-season breather. It’s enough to drive you crazy when you're waiting on a cliffhanger, but it's pretty standard for premium cable these days.
Why 10 Episodes Matters for the Story
A lot of people complain that 10 episodes isn't enough. I get it. We want more time with Marvin and Lou-Lou. But Sascha Penn, the showrunner, has been pretty vocal about why this format works. In the world of Raising Kanan, things move fast. If you had 22 episodes like an old-school network drama, the tension would evaporate.
In Season 4, the writers had a massive task: dealing with the aftermath of Ronnie’s death and the shocking return of Unique. When Joey Bada$$ showed up again, fans lost their minds. That kind of storytelling requires precision. Every episode has to move the needle.
Kanan is no longer just a kid following his mom around. He's striking out on his own, getting advice from Snaps (played by the legendary Wendell Pierce) and Pop. He's building his own business, and that friction with Raq is the engine that drives these 10 episodes. If they dragged it out to 13 or 15 episodes, we’d just be watching people talk in kitchens for half the season. Nobody wants that.
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What People Get Wrong About the Episode Count
There was some chatter online—mostly on Reddit and Twitter—that Season 4 might be split into two parts, similar to how Power Book II: Ghost handled its final run. That didn't happen.
While Ghost had two five-episode blocks, Raising Kanan Season 4 stayed as a continuous block (minus that one-week break in late April). This kept the narrative momentum high. It also allowed the season finale, "Gimme the Weight," to land with a much bigger impact.
The finale was particularly huge because it finally introduced a character we've been waiting for since 2021: Breeze. Seeing Shameik Moore take on that role in the closing moments of the season changed everything. It set the stage for the fifth and final season, which Starz has already confirmed for 2026.
Looking Ahead: Is Season 5 the End?
Yes. It’s bittersweet, but it’s true. Starz confirmed that Season 5 will be the series finale for Raising Kanan.
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But here’s the kicker—the "Power Never Ends" slogan isn't just marketing fluff. Even though we’re counting down the final episodes of Kanan’s teenage years, the network has already greenlit Power: Origins. That show will focus on the early days of Ghost and Tommy.
Since Mekai Curtis is expected to reprise his role as Kanan in that series too, we aren't really saying goodbye to the character. We’re just closing this specific chapter of the 1990s South Jamaica, Queens story.
Actionable Next Steps for Fans
If you're caught up on the episode count but want to make sure you're ready for the final ride in 2026, here’s what you should do:
- Re-watch the Season 4 Finale: Specifically, pay attention to the dialogue between Kanan and Breeze. It’s the blueprint for the entire original Power series.
- Check the Starz App: If you missed those mid-season episodes during the break, they’re all sitting there. Don't rely on social media clips; the nuances in the Raq/Kanan dynamic this season are too good to miss.
- Track the "Power: Origins" Production: Since this will be the "sequel-prequel," keeping an eye on casting news for young Ghost and Tommy will give you clues about where Raising Kanan Season 5 is headed.
The road to becoming the man who eventually mentors (and betrays) Ghost and Tommy is almost complete. Ten episodes might feel short, but in the hands of this writing team, it's exactly enough time to burn everything down.