Morgan Cooper, Malcolm Spellman, TJ Brady, and Rasheed Newson
Based On
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
First Aired
February 13, 2022
Executive Produced By
TJ Brady, Rasheed Newson, Morgan Cooper, Will Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Malcolm Spellman, Benny Medina, Quincy Jones, Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz, Carla Banks Waddles, Anthony Sparks
In what often is described as the dark version of the 90s hit sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” we do, in fact, witness a stripped-down version of the iconic series. Gone is the studio audience, and while there are still comedic moments, the seriousness of the situations Will and his family are in aren’t played down. Whether it is the threat to Will’s life in Philly, Aunt Viv, and Uncle Phil sometimes having marital problems, Carlton dealing with being a Black man trying to acclimate to a predominately White area, and the list goes on.
When it comes to “Bel-Air” we see the life lived when you can’t laugh to keep from crying, but simply have to soldier on.
In the Bel-Air season finale, Lou arrives and reveals his side of the story as Hillary plans her next move, and Lisa decides whether to give Will a second chance.
The men of Bel-Air create space to be vulnerable with one another and their significant others, which doesn’t always lead to reconciliation but does leave the door open.
It’s Will’s 17th birthday, but between conversations about his father, Viv, and Vy conflicting over the past, and Phil’s campaign, he isn’t the star on his big day.
As Phil and Viv reveal what led to the cracks in their marriage, Will is trying to balance his relationships with Lisa and Carlton, and Hillary deals with the rise of “Thirsty Chef.”
It’s time for the event, which honors Gayle, Lisa’s mother, and Viv’s best friend. But, naturally, personal drama is brought to the event and leads to a few tense moments.
As the question of whether Will is staying in Bel-Air is proposed, Hillary and Viv make progress in their careers and relationship, and Phil’s political campaign hits a crossroad.
As Will tries to make peace with Carlton, Geoffrey is working on keeping him and Ashley alive. Also, Hillary and Jazz properly meet for the first time.
Things seem to only be getting worse for Carlton as Will, within weeks, has taken over all he held sacred from school, to his girl, and even his family.
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