Peacock’sBel-Airhas provided viewers with a modernized version of the hitWill Smith-led sitcomThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. It is also one of the first few original programs on the streaming platform and has arguably become one of its most popular shows to date. With the third season having recently arrived on the streamer on August 15, a report fromDeadlinerevealed that the teen drama series has just been renewed for Season 4. However, though the series getting renewed will certainly be exciting news for fans, the fourth season will also serve as its last.
According to the outlet, theSeason 4renewal — which was announced three months after theSeason 3’s wedding finale— was delayed probably due to budget conversations that transpired off-camera. It runs counter to the Season 3 renewal announcement, which came prior to theSeason 2finale. As ifBel-Air’s ending with only four seasons is not bad news enough, Deadline also reported that the fourth season will only consist of eight episodes, which is two episodes fewer than the previous seasons.
‘Bel-Air’ Has Been Performing Critically Well
Bel-Airis a reimagined take onWilliam Smith’s (played by Smith inThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) complex life as he navigates a new journey from roaming around the streets of West Philadelphia to adjusting to a new world he’s thrown into in the gated mansions of the titular affluent neighborhood. While the first season didn’t quite impress the critics, with only a 65%Rotten Tomatoesscore as of this writing, the following seasons managed to outdo the critical reception of Season 1, with Season 2 receiving a 90% critics score on the review-aggregating platform. Moreover, Season 3 garnered a stellar 100% score. Though it’s still way too early to assume how the upcoming fourth season will fare critically, it will be exciting to seeBel-Airoutperform itself once again.
Jabari Banks, who can also be seen in theBenedict Wong-led heist thrillerBad Genius, stars inBel-Airas Will Smith. Other cast members includeCassandra Freemanas Vivian Banks,Olly Sholotanas Carlton Banks,Jimmy Akingbolaas Geoffrey Thompson,Coco Jonesas Hilary Banks,Adrian Holmesas Philip Banks, andJordan L. Jonesas Jazz, among others. The series is only an addition to Peacock’s growing list of original programs, includingPoker Face,One Of Us Is Lying,A Friend Of The Family,Based On A True Story, and more.
The first three seasons ofBel-Airare available to stream on Peacock. Stay tuned to Collider for further updates about Season 4.
A young man’s life takes a dramatic turn when a simple altercation sends him from the streets of West Philadelphia to the opulent mansions of Bel-Air. In this contemporary take, he faces the challenges of fitting into a world that contrasts starkly with his upbringing, all while dealing with the expectations of his new family and the culture shock of his surroundings.
