Bel-Air

Bel-Air
Original Network(s)Peacock
Created ByMorgan Cooper, Malcolm Spellman, TJ Brady, and Rasheed Newson
Based OnThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
First AiredFebruary 13, 2022
Executive Produced ByTJ 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
Showrunner(s)TJ Brady, Rasheed Newson, Carla Banks Waddles
Genre(s)Drama, Young Adult
Renewal StatusEnding With Season 4
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Plot

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.

Character Guide

Will in a crown

Bel-Air Cast & Character Guide

A reference guide for Peacock’s “Bel-Air,” including the actors, characters, organizations, locations, and more.

Season Review(s)

  • Bel-Air: Season 3 – Review

    In some ways, “Bel-Air” takes a step back in season 3 and makes it so season 4 will either launch it forward or confirm signs that the best times might be behind us.

Episodic Coverage

Bel-Air: Season 2/ Episode 5 “Excellence Is Everywhere” – Recap/ Review

By Amari Allah
In the aftermath of Will’s actions, things aren’t looking too bad. However, while things are looking up for him, everyone else is trying to manage with varying difficulty levels.

Bel-Air: Season 2/ Episode 4 Recap “Don’t Kill My Vibe”

By Amari Allah
As everyone moves on from protesting and deals with the aftermath, new issues pop up, including old issues put on characters’ backburners.

Bel-Air: Season 2/ Episode 2 “Speaking Truth” – Recap/ Review

By Amari Allah
As Will decide to bring some of that West Philly flavor to school, Carlton is trying to operate more boldly with his meds tapered down.

Bel-Air: Season 2/ Episode 1 “A Fresh Start” – Recap/ Review

By Amari Allah
“Bel-Air” returns with only two weeks passing in their world, but so much changing as Will gets a taste of being on his own.

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