As the curtain rises on the fifth and final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, fans brace themselves for a dramatic and emotional sendoff to one of television’s most gripping crime sagas. Premiering Friday, June 12, 2026, on STARZ, the series promises a season packed with vengeance, shifting loyalties, and long-awaited answers to the Thomas family’s deepest wounds. For viewers who have followed Kanan Stark’s turbulent journey and Marvin Thomas’s quest for redemption, this last chapter is set to deliver both closure and new beginnings.
According to theGrio, the season premiere, aptly titled "By Blood," signals that nothing will ever be the same for the Thomas family. The stakes have never been higher. After four seasons of betrayals, family wars, and Raq’s relentless manipulation, Kanan—portrayed with chilling precision by Mekai Curtis—is finally ready to step out from under his mother’s shadow. This time, he’s not just surviving; he’s claiming his place in the Southside drug game. The question, as theGrio puts it, is whether anyone around him is ready for this version of Kanan.
For London Brown, who plays the volatile fan favorite Marvin Thomas, the final season is especially poignant. Speaking with Jazmyn Summers for Radio One, Brown teased that viewers can expect “lots of plot twists because our writers are really, really good for that sort of thing. More cameos. I think a lot of questions that people have had throughout the seasons, we finally get to come around to answering them.” He describes Season 5 as "packed with emotionally driven heartfelt scenes" and promises that the roots of the Thomas family’s pain—stemming from their father’s suicide—will finally be addressed. “People are going to really be excited. They’re going to understand why and how all these characters have come to be. What was the root? The Thomas family issues go way back to our parents when our father committed suicide. They finally are going to get addressed in season five.”
Brown’s Marvin has been through the wringer—therapy, betrayal, and family chaos. But this season, Marvin is, in Brown’s words, “fed up.” He’s reached a breaking point, and audiences will see a side of Marvin they haven’t witnessed before. “People can expect to see another side of Marvin that they haven’t seen before.” The actor hints that vengeance is a major theme: “I think the audience is going to enjoy riding along with Marvin as he seeks vengeance.” Fans frustrated by Kanan’s rebellious streak may find satisfaction, too. “We’ve seen Kanan be a little disrespectful to his mom and other people. I know the fans have been saying somebody need to give him a belt. So don’t worry about that. We’re going to answer those questions.” When pressed on who’s handing out the belt, Brown replied, “I think Marvin’s going to be giving the belt to anybody and everybody who’s been crossing him.”
While Marvin’s journey is at the heart of the final season, the ensemble cast is also expanding. According to Just Jared, three notable actors are joining for Season 5: Shameik Moore as Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady, Leslie Grossman as Florence "Flossie" Siegel, and Joe Pantoliano as Pino Bernardi. Moore’s character, Breeze, is a drug kingpin from Jamaica, Queens, who employs a young Kanan Stark as well as James St. Patrick and Tommy Egan—a nod to the larger Power universe. Grossman’s Flossie Siegel is described as Manhattan’s most prolific madam, living a polished lifestyle but inheriting her father’s mobster toughness. Pantoliano’s Pino Bernardi, meanwhile, is the head of the Manhattan Mafia and a new nemesis for Tony Danza’s Stefano Marchetti. Nine stars are confirmed to return, ensuring continuity and plenty of familiar faces as the story reaches its climax.
The shifting power dynamics aren’t just happening behind the scenes. TheGrio premiered a new clip featuring Joey Bada$$ as Unique and Shameik Moore as Breeze, highlighting the fierce competition and changing alliances in the Queens drug game. Unique is fighting to reclaim his footing while Breeze’s new enterprise takes shape, making it clear that the streets are more dangerous—and unpredictable—than ever. With London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Hailey Kilgore, Wendell Pierce, and Tony Danza all back in the mix, the body count is sure to follow.
For Brown, balancing the intensity of Marvin’s world with his real-life pursuits is no small feat. When he’s not on set or performing stand-up, Brown co-hosts the Killin It Pod with fellow comedians Justin Hires and BT Kingsley. The podcast, he says, is about “successful entertainers and creators, but with a twist. We don’t always hear about the nos. We don’t always hear about how they got it going.” Brown wants listeners to understand the grind behind the glamour, reminding them that “people see Reggie and Kanan, but I’ve done lots of free church plays and unpaid gigs, lots of classes and lots of classes in theater. So, it’s always a grind.”
Brown’s commitment to giving back is evident in his work with the National College Resources Foundation, where he helps students access higher education and HBCU opportunities. Alongside artists like Yo-Yo, Kel Mitchell, and Da’Vinchi, Brown serves as an ambassador, awarding scholarships and inspiring the next generation. “We just try to go around and make sure we help, have fun, give scholarships and inspire the young people.” For him, success is about more than career milestones—it’s about making a difference. “I’m trying to help the young people and stand up and try to keep it active.”
Personal loss has also shaped Brown’s outlook. After losing his brother in 2015, he became, by his own admission, more empathetic. “I became really empathetic to people. I don’t understand their pain, but I understand what pain feels like.” He shares this perspective during college appearances and community events, aiming to be a supportive listener. “Sometimes you just need to vent.”
As the final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan unfolds, viewers can expect a blend of high-stakes drama, emotional revelations, and the kind of storytelling that has made the series a standout in the crime drama genre. With new characters entering the fray and old wounds finally laid bare, the show’s last act is shaping up to be its most explosive yet. Whether you’re tuning in at 12:01 a.m. ET on the STARZ app or catching the cable premiere at 8 p.m. ET, one thing’s for sure: the world of Kanan Stark will never be the same.
For London Brown, the journey goes beyond vengeance and violence. Off-screen, he’s focused on growth, purpose, and ensuring that the next generation has every chance to write its own story—a legacy as enduring as any on television.