STARZ’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan has returned for its 4th season with some exciting new surprises as the repercussions and aftermath of season 3 unfolds. The relationship between Raq (Patina Miller) and Kanan (Mekai Curtis) remain at a standstill as Kanan watched his mother fatally shoot his father, Detective Howard (Omar Epps). For the past couple of seasons, the audience witness Raq attempt to repair her relationship with Kanan; however, Kanan constantly makes it clear that he wants nothing to do with his mother.

Onsite! spoke with Mekai Curtis, where he spoke about how their relationships remain at a standstill in the upcoming season despite Raq’s attempt at reconciliation. When asked how the murder of his father effects his relationship with his mother in the new season, the actor says, “I think it doesn’t help in any strengthening [Raq] was trying to do of the relationship.”

“I think that definitely will drive Kanan to ask more questions. I think it’ll make him want to distance even more. I think he’ll be a bit brasher… As he’s grieving what was a new relationship, I think it’ll still be a place and a space of hurt and emotional movement. I think, as smart as Kanan can be at times, I think he is very emotionally driven to do things,” Curtis added.

If you recall, back in season 2, Kanan discovered Detective Howard was his father, which was shocking; however, we see their relationship slowly evolve throughout the newer seasons.

“I think losing your father after recently discovering that is your father, that’ll do some things, especially as you were starting to unpack and discover what that relationship could’ve been,” Curtis concluded as he reflected on the status of Raq, and Kanan’s relationship in the new season.

Motherly Advice for Raq from Patina Miller

It’s no secret that Raq’s parenting is unconventional, and most viewers may question her motherhood and decision-making. However, it appears that she makes these decisions based on the notion that she’s protecting herself as well as her family. Onsite! spoke with Patina Miller as we delve into her character’s parenting skills. When asked if she had the opportunity to give advice Raq on being a mother, the actress admitted that Raq doesn’t have the best “people in her life.”

“I would tell her to chill. I would tell her to take the wins and enjoy the wins. She can’t stop, once she achieves something its like ‘now I need more.’ I would tell her to just relax, pat yourself on the back, you’ve done a great job. Live in that, and be easy with yourself.. I think that’s the thing with Raquel, she’s not used to being easy with herself because so many people depend on her,” Miller continued.

“Also, stop chasing Kanan,” the actress concluded.

#Clique, tune into Raising Kanan season 4 on STARZ!