Raising Kanan S4E5: Famous Found Dead, Kanan Seeks Revenge

An unexpected dark twist in Episode 5 of Season 4 of Power Book III: Raising Kanan was unexpected. South Jamaica, Queens, was shocked by a grim discovery as the episode ended. After breaking into a neighborhood bodega, a group of local thieves came upon a body stuffed underneath a couch. Detective Garcia was on the case shortly after the store owner notified the authorities. Garcia quickly contacted the mother of aspiring rapper Shawn ‘Famous’ Figueroa. Earlier in the episode, she had been searching desperately for her son and confronted Kanan Stark himself for answers. This moment had a different impact on me. During one of the most emotional scenes of the season, she made her way to the local mortuary and, with tears streaming down her face, recognized the body as Famous. As she picked up the phone, she felt the weight of the loss and delivered the heartbreaking news to Kanan.

Just hours earlier, Famous’s mother approached Kanan about her son’s whereabouts after Detective Garcia pointed her toward Starks. When Famous’s mother tells Kanan Stark the crushing truth that his day, one friend, his brother in the battle, is gone, Raising Kanan does not let the story end in sadness. Episode 6’s trailer promises retaliation and possibly a return to violence for characters trying to escape.

Raquel Thomas has a chilling conversation with her brother, Lou Lou Thomas:

Raquel Thomas:
“Force him out for Famous? Kanan gonna want some payback for his friend.”

Lou Lou Thomas:
“He ain’t the only one.”

Raquel Thomas:
“I thought he wasn’t down with that kinda life no more?”

Lou Lou Thomas:
“I’ll make an exception—for Fame.”

Kanan, filled with grief and a burning fire inside, makes it clear:

Kanan Stark tells Oliver ‘O-Cee’ Carter, “You wanna make some real moves? Give me some information. Give me something.”

Kanan’s following actions could significantly change the season as the streets watch. The death of Famous could be the turning point that forces him to move deeper into the life he’s been trying to avoid. Episode 6 is crucial for all major players in the game as emotions run high and revenge is in the air. Stay tuned—in Raising Kanan, loyalty comes with a price, and sometimes, justice is served cold.