The truth hurts.
About
Set against the vivid and volatile backdrop of South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this series serves as a gritty origin story that chronicles the formative years of Kanan Stark. Long before he became the calculated and formidable figure known to those in the Power universe, Kanan was a teenager navigating the complex intersection of family loyalty, adolescent ambition, and the harsh realities of life on the streets. At the center of his world is his mother, Raquel Thomas, a woman whose iron will and deep involvement in the drug trade define the trajectory of their household. As Kanan grapples with the transition from boyhood to manhood, he finds himself increasingly drawn into his mother's dangerous empire, forcing him to confront the moral weight of his choices. The narrative explores the intricate web of relationships within his neighborhood, highlighting the fragile balance between nurturing domestic life and the unforgiving pressures of the criminal underworld. As Kanan seeks to establish his own identity and gain his mother's respect, he must contend with shifting alliances, rivalries, and the inherent risks of a path that leaves little room for error. The series delves into the emotional toll of a upbringing defined by survival, painting a portrait of a young man whose evolution is shaped by the lessons of his environment and the complex, often conflicted bond he shares with the woman who raised him to be a successor.