The Power Universe’s intricate storytelling and deep character connections continue to be spellbound audiences. Fans of Power Book III: Raising Kanan wonder if Jerome, the son of Unique, is Rolla.

The Origins of Jerome in Raising Kanan

When Marvin attempted to kill Unique in a drive-by in Raising Kanan Season 1, Jerome, also known as “Rome” by Unique, was introduced. Unique’s bulletproof car saved both of them, but the anger in Unique’s face wasn’t solely due to being shot at—it was also due to his son’s safety.

At the end of Season 2, Jerome plays checkers with Unique at Panessa’s mother’s house, where his grandmother questions Unique’s fathering abilities. Even though Unique was in prison for months, he had been financially supporting Jerome’s mother before being locked up.

In Season 3, Jerome is not physically seen, but his name is mentioned. His fear of Ronnie suggests that he was still young enough to be scared by a dangerous presence. Panessa revealed that Unique would never forget to check on his son, which added to the emotional weight of Jerome’s absence.

Now, in the Season 4 clip, Unique, despite barely being able to walk, is desperate to let Jerome and Panessa know that he’s alive. Jerome’s unwavering dedication to his son raises the question of whether he could have become a familiar face in the original Power series.

Connecting the Dots: Jerome and Rolla

According to some fans, Jerome will eventually transform into Rolla, a character from the original Power series. Several key details support this theory:

• Name Connection: Unique calls his son “Rome.” It wouldn’t be far-fetched for that nickname to evolve into “Rolla” as he grows older.
• Age Alignment: There’s a five-year age gap between Ghost and Kanan, similar to the age difference between Ghost and Jerome. Rolla was in a leadership role in Power, meaning he would have needed time to establish himself in the game—something that fits if he were Jerome.
• Southside Control: Kanan gave control of the Southside drug operation to Ghost and Tommy, who later entrusted it to Rolla. This mirrors how Unique was determined to reclaim his stake in the Southside, making it plausible that his son would later inherit a leadership position in the same territory.
• Character Similarities: Rolla and Unique share a resistance to change. Rolla refused Ghost’s suggestion to leave the streets, emphasizing that he loved the game. Similarly, Unique has repeatedly stated that the Southside is his home and refuses to go, even after facing significant setbacks.

Is Unique Actually Breeze?

Another aspect of this theory is the possibility that Unique is Breeze, the mysterious figure who mentored Ghost and Kanan before Ghost killed him. If Unique is Breeze and Jerome is Rolla, then history tragically repeats itself when Ghost is manipulated into killing Rolla, much like he is allegedly tricked into killing Breeze.

What This Means for Raising Kanan

If Raising Kanan continues to build toward its inevitable connection with Power, we could see a deeper exploration of Jerome’s transformation into Rolla. Rolla’s strong ties to Ghost may be explained by his relationship with Unique, which could be an attempt to carve out his own path away from his father’s legacy.

Final Thoughts

The parallels between Jerome and Rolla are too strong to be ignored, even though this theory has not been confirmed. Power’s past has been characterized by subtle hints that come full circle, and with Raising Kanan approaching Season 4, we may finally discover the answers fans have been speculating about for years. What are your thoughts? Is Jerome really Rolla? Is Unique Breeze?