Episode 8 of Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 doesn’t just deliver answers—it detonates them. The pace is relentless, secrets are peeled back, and characters are either buried—figuratively or literally—or positioned for brutal confrontations ahead. After weeks of speculation, fan theories, and mounting tension, the episode finally reveals the truth behind the brutal demise of Famous, and sets a darker tone for what’s to come. Let’s go through the heavy-hitting moments and what they mean going forward.
Snaps and Pops: The Puppeteers of Death
After endless guessing games, it’s finally confirmed—Snaps and Pops were behind Famous’ execution. For all their low-key presence this season, the duo proved once again that they operate in the shadows, silently lethal. But here’s the twist: the reveal didn’t carry the shocking punch many expected. That’s because viewers had been theorizing for weeks, narrowing it down to a few likely suspects, and Snaps and Pops were always lurking on that shortlist.
The real weight of the moment lies not in the who, but in the why. Their connections to corrupt law enforcement were the key. Famous was seen as a potential liability—a talker. Even though he had little personal history with Snaps and Pops, his loose lips were deemed dangerous enough to erase him from the board. The detail that he was tortured raised red flags immediately. That type of brutality doesn’t scream "street beef"—it screams cover-up, the kind law enforcement often facilitates when their criminal partnerships are at risk.
Rock’s Warning, Kanan’s Distrust
Rock has warned Kanan about Snaps and Pops before, stating outright that their empire is stacked on a mountain of bodies. And yet, Kanan—still clouded by his rocky relationship with his mother—remains convinced she may be the one responsible for Famous' fate. His reasoning isn’t baseless given Rock's shady past, but the torture aspect should’ve tipped him off. Rock plays cold, but she doesn’t play dirty like that—not with family, not with Famous. Unfortunately, Kanan's emotional bias keeps him blind.
But that blindness won’t last. Once the truth about Snaps and Pops’ betrayal clicks for Kanan, we may witness one of his coldest retaliations yet. He’s lost his best friend. Now the question is: who else is going to pay?
Crystal’s Dangerous Situation
Crystal was this close to freedom, literally on a bus out of town. But her escape plan was shredded when law enforcement intercepted her and began pressing her for answers about Famous. Their desperation is showing—they’re grasping at straws, hoping Crystal cracks under pressure. But from the preview of Episode 9, things are looking grim. If Kanan learns what’s happening to Crystal, heads will roll. The emotional stakes are getting higher, and Kanan is reaching a boiling point.
OC’s Loyalty Cost
OC made a critical error by siding with Unique. His uneasiness, endless questions, and overall lack of street composure put a target on his back. Between his betrayal of Kanan and the fear he wore on his sleeve, it was inevitable that someone would put him down. Unique, never one to tolerate loose ends or disloyalty, made sure it was swift. Another one bites the dust in Southside.
Jukebox Handles Business
Jukebox continues to evolve into one of the show’s most compelling characters. This episode, she put the pressure on her disturbing brother and wasn’t afraid to pull a strap to prove her point. Her resilience and loyalty were also on full display as Detective Garcia tried to corner her. Jukebox didn’t flinch. And trust—if she finds out Snaps and Pops were behind Famous’ murder, they better hope they don’t run into her first.
Uncle Marvin’s Bloody Trail
Marvin is deep in the mess this episode. He takes out Quan—a character who was a loose cannon, making deals with Unique behind Rock’s back. Marvin pulling off his mask after delivering the hit was chilling and symbolic: no more games. The Marvin of Season 1 is long gone—this version is colder, more calculated.
But that wasn’t the only cleanup he had to do. The situation with Early Tyler, Stephano, and Lelle spiraled fast. Tyler asked Marvin to handle a debt situation that spiraled into a body drop. Now, Stephano wants answers. Lelle—Tyler’s cousin—talks way too much, and his big mouth signed his own death warrant. Fans suspected from promos that Marvin was going to kill someone, and this week confirmed it. Landelle? Done. We’re officially “smoking on that Landelle pack.”
Looking Ahead: Storm Is Brewing
This episode didn’t just answer long-standing questions—it cracked the door open for bigger confrontations. With Snaps and Pops exposed, Rock still mistrusted, and Kanan emotionally raw, everything is ripe for chaos. Add in the growing law enforcement pressure, Jukebox’s suspicions, and Marvin’s mounting problems, and you’ve got a finale that’s going to explode.
Power rarely hands out happy endings—and judging by Episode 8, no one is safe heading into the season’s end.
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