Power Book III: Raising Kanan is in the midst of its fourth season, and Episode 3, titled We’ve Seen This Before, is still reflecting the intricate power struggles, betrayals, and shifting alliances that have shaped the Power universe. The episodes in this series are filled with intense confrontations, strategic plays, and echoes of past conflicts that longtime fans will recognize.

Raquel vs. Quan: A Battle Brewing

This episode revolves around the brewing war between Raquel Thomas (Raq) and Quan. The tension between them has been simmering, and now, with a 20% price increase related to Quan’s gambling addiction, the stakes are even higher. Raq has been here before, battling for her place in the drug game. However, we have observed that the streets always demand a significant price. Quan is not merely a minor threat; he’s positioned to challenge Raq’s power in ways that could change the game’s balance. Power history has shown that those who attempt to oppose the current ruler often lose or are eliminated.

Unique’s Calculated Moves

Unique is still working towards dismantling Raq’s empire piece by piece, just like Kanan did to Ghost in the original Power series. He’s not making hasty decisions but strategically attacking her operation’s core. What are his upcoming targets? Andre, Richard, and Sunny are in a Chinese restaurant. The episode suggests that Andre’s death will have a ripple effect that could expose Raq’s vulnerabilities, making her even more vulnerable.

Will Raq Take the Deal?

The question of a deal being offered to Raq is still on the table, and it wasn’t mentioned for nothing. Some fans speculate that she may take it, especially considering her past as an informant for Detective Howard. If history repeats itself, Raq may employ deception again as a weapon, tying the Koreans against Unique while moving herself into a more secure position. Consequences often accompany power deals.

Shades of Ghost: The Parallels Between Raq and Power’s OG Kingpin

Longtime Power fans have compared Raq to James ‘Ghost’ St. Patrick. Like Ghost, Raq strives to maintain control while facing threats from all sides, including her enemies, allies, and even her own family.

Just as Ghost juggled business troubles with Simon Stern, street pressures from various connections, and betrayals from within his own circle, Raq is now facing a similar uphill battle. Lou’s increasing distance from Marvin’s potential missteps reveals that everyone around her is pursuing their own agendas. Like Ghost, Raq must navigate these betrayals while still maintaining her position at the top.

A Storm Is Coming

If this episode has taught us anything, it’s that Raq is currently going through one of the most perilous stages of her reign. The echoes of past power struggles and multiple forces working against her make it feel like we’re about to face a major shake-up. Is Raq capable of surviving like Ghost? Will history compellingly repeat itself? One thing is sure: this season of Raising Kanan is shaping up to be one of the most explosive yet.