‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Season 3 Episode 10 ‘Made You Look’
Entertainment Editor Bianca Gregg is back with her weekly recaps of all things Power Universe with the return of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan.’ The saga continues with the origin story of one of the universe’s most notorious characters; Kanan.
The tension reaches its breaking point in tonight’s season finale of “Raising Kanan” as the continued theme of betrayal spills into the final moments of the episode.
The episode opens with Lou and Raq at rehab, where Lou emphasizes the importance of speaking the truth, even though Raq is initially very apprehensive to the therapy treatments. Lou’s doctor suggests that the continued anger Raq displays is likely her way of releasing some of her own hurt. The breakthrough sparks a heartfelt moment between the siblings. As Raq gets ready to leave the rehab facility, she opens up to Lou about him being her heart and that she will always care about him. She does take some responsibility in what Lou has become but he admits that he must take accountability for his own actions. Seems like a more clean Lou has returned.
Meanwhile, Marvin mourns Gerald’s death from a distance at his funeral, only to be confronted by the feds who blame him for Gerald’s death. The agents try to guilt Marvin with the fate of Gerald’s other daughter who will have to go into foster care. Marvin places the blame back on the feds for trying to for Gerald to say things that were not true.
Kanan is still involved with Krystal, who seems to want something a bit more serious with Kanan. He admits they are just kicking it together. Kanan learns that Butta will not be working out as a group and Krystal may be pregnant.
Juke and Iesha meet up together and although at first, Iesha questions what took Juke so long to reach out, ultimately her concern is how Juke is feeling. The pair share a kiss and Iesha opens up about having feelings for Jukebox.
Malcolm finds himself interrogated by the FBI and Captain Baptiste, pressured to provide information linking himself to Marvin. Malcolm is forced to turn in his badge and gun for the time being, as the FBI continues their investigation on the happenings in South Jamaica. Finally it’s getting hot for Malcolm!
On Raq’s way back from the rehab center, she stops at a stop sign near a park. As she gazes at the children playing, a car rolls up directly beside her. The windows of he car roll down slowly and the passengers open fire on Raq’s car, but she miraculously escapes unscathed.
Juke and Iesha grab a bite to eat. Juke discusses leaving for the army with Iesha, who is concerned about what will happen with their budding relationship. Recognizing that her family’s drama will always threaten her happiness, Juke has pretty much decided she will need to leave South Jamaica to survive and becoming more in life.
Famous delivers alarming news to Kanan about an attempt on Raq’s life, prompting concern for her safety and some strong anger toward Ronnie.
The FBI’s investigation intensifies as they visit Lou at rehab and question him about the night of the recording studio shooting. Lou is still sticking to his original story about Crown being involved with the mob. The agents also question Lou on how he is paying for the rehab facility he is in. Lou later tells his therapist about the ordeal with the cops and feels like he will never be able to escape his former self, he will always be Lou Lou from South Jamaica. Later we see Lou attempt to commit suicide but when he glances at himself in the mirror, he stops and sobs. I know I have said a lot about Lou but I definitely feel for his current mental state. Marvin meets with the family lawyer to navigate the mounting legal challenges against him.
Raq asks Marvin to meet up with Snaps and Pop to discuss an end to this pending war. When Marvin meets with the couple, they warn him that the beef between Ronnie and Raq is likely beyond conversation. Howard later stops by to see Raq and tries to convince her once again that she must throw Marvin under the bus to save herself and Kanan from prison.
Snaps and Pop lecture Ronnie on the missed hit on Raq. As they are having the conversation, Kanan comes in hot and begins to threaten Ronnie over the attempt on his mother. The two of them get into a scuffle but Snaps settles things down. Kanan walks out but not before warning Ronnie about who he really is. One thing about both Kanan and Jukebox, they fear no one.
Kanan spends time with Juke and can’t understand why she would want to join the army. Says he will be buried on the Southside and he’s never leaving. As the pair continue to walk, a few of Ronnie’s soldiers roll up and snatch Kanan up by gunpoint, throwing him into a van.
The police raid Famous’s home and arrest him for Freddie’s murder. It turns out Famous mom turned in the gun he had hid in his room which was the gun used to kill Freddie. The police offer him a deal but Famous and his mom request a lawyer. Later on Captain Baptiste and Agent Tanner offer Famous a “self defense” option if he gives them information on Malcolm Howard.
Raq receives news about Kanan’s kidnapping and knows exactly who to go to. She pays a visit to Snaps and Pop. They tell Raq that Ronnie wants her connect, business and $500k for Kanan. Howard insists on being at the meet up for Kanan, I guess he wants to be a father now. As they are leaving from Snaps and Pop bar, Howard tells Raq they might be able to save Kanan but they can’t save everybody. Raq and Marvin visit Stefano to ask him for the $500K needed for Kanan’s release. Stefano agrees to help Raq and says that he hopes Kanan knows how much she loves him.
Raq, Marvin and Howard take a trip to pay Ronnie. Marvin plays look out on the roof while Raq and Howard go inside the warehouse. Once inside and face to face with Kanan and Ronnie, Kanan tells Raq he wasn’t kidnapped. He set her up to come with the $500K because he wanted the money, Ronnie wanted the connect. When Raq hands over the cash, Ronnie stoops down to look inside, Kanan pulls out a gun and shoots Ronnie in the head. Immediately following, Raq shoots and kills Howard. Marvin comes in confused about what happened but Raq tells them they need to quickly leave. Once they are gone, we see someone standing over Ronnie’s dead body, it’s Unique.
