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A 15-year-old trying to find his place in his mother's world.

Kanan wants to join the family business to protect his mother, despite her initial desires for him to stay in school and pursue a different life. Power Book III 1x1

The episode heavily utilizes 90s fashion, hip-hop culture, and the specific aesthetic of Queens during that era. A 15-year-old trying to find his place in his mother's world

The pilot establishes the high stakes of the drug trade managed by Kanan’s mother, , and her brothers, Marvin and Lou-Lou. The pilot establishes the high stakes of the

Raq’s younger brother, who is more level-headed and has an interest in the music industry.

The series premiere of , titled "Back in the Day," introduces a young Kanan Stark in 1991 South Jamaica, Queens. The episode serves as an origin story, showing Kanan's transition from a promising student to a central figure in his family's drug empire. Episode Summary

After being bullied and seeing the dangers his mother faces, Kanan proves his loyalty by taking a violent stand, forcing Raq to realize she can no longer keep him out of the "game."