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Season 1 – Bel-Air

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Season 1 – Bel-Air

2022

Drama

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A re-imagination of the beloved sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" set in modern-day America through a new, dramatic take on Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel Air. As these worlds collide, he reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions and biases of a world far different from the only one he's ever known.

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Bel-Air replaces its predecessor's high spirits with a dour tone and an uneasy mix of realism, although there are signs that this reimagining can grow into a fresh new spin.

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Doreen St. Felix

The New Yorker

The missing element here is the camp of a juicy soap. If we can’t laugh, then we should gasp. Remaking an iconic series is a silly endeavor—why not lean all the way into that?

Mar 16, 2022

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Peacock’s reimagining of the ’90s sitcom goes over the top with drama, conflict and heavy-handed symbolism.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 16, 2022

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

The main Banks making the series work is Jabari, the newcomer playing the fictional Will Smith. He has a lively swagger that emerges more readily as the series goes on.

Feb 15, 2022

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Mel Campbell

ScreenHub

Disconcertingly both glossy and dour, and sometimes it really seems to hit the limits of a four-minute idea … [Its] treatment of privilege and guilt lacks bite, as the show often resolves its tensions through temporary, feelgood gestures.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 29, 2022

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Carys Anderson

Consequence

In its 2022 iteration, Bel-Air capitalizes on the two things dominating television today: nitty-gritty realism, and nostalgia.

Mar 22, 2022

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Monique Jones

Common Sense Media

Bel-Air is enjoyable enough as a dramatic reboot of the popular '90s sitcom starring Will Smith.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 22, 2022

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Ryan F

Bel-air is ok. Good acting but it's not what I expected. I was hoping the characters would be the same like in the fresh prince.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/02/25

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Sabrina D

I was a huge fan of the old series. Big fan of the new one and I love the more modern spin, the cast, the present issues and cliffhangers. Waiting for the next season.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/13/24

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Fortune S

This is one of the most Underrated series I've seen, Such a Superb one from PEACOCK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Gustavo Z

Definitely not the Fresh Prince, but the real Life feel gives it a bit different perspective. A little over the top at times but it lands OK. Not the best thing out there, but it is worth a watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/13/24

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streng g

Nothing to do with the Original Show. Its just here for the Message.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/24

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Ballisticzs R

So I never watched the original sitcom so I can't compare this show to the original but from my understanding this remake is a more dramatic approach and for me it works very well. Jabari Banks as Will is not only so charming, but he is a walking manifestation of Will Smith with the way he carries himself and talks. He was the perfect casting for this role. The casting for the rest of the family I think was great, with the addition of Coco Jones who I know from Let It Shine, this show really lets her shine throughout the season. The dramatic tone of this story I feel works very well, and it was also very well written, whether it was the drama between Will and Carlton, Vi and Vivian, or Uncle Phil and Jeffrey, each dramatic scene there was great tension that kept you captivated to the scene and in a lot of them you can feel the emotional depth of the story, not just with the writing but also the directing and acting performances that this cast gives. There were many times where it was hard to side with someone between arguments because of how much this story tries to stay in the middle ground between the drama. I will say, the season does start to drag a little for me due to the whole plot with Uncle Phil's campaign and also with the drama between Aunt Viv and Uncle Phil. I just felt that some of their subplots that were given weren't as interesting as others, but even with that I am able to see the message of the plot and I'm still able to see how well written the show is, especially when those key points of the plot play so well into the suspenseful twists that are placed in front of us. Overall, Bel Air Season 1 is pretty engaging with the amount of dramatic subplots with only a few making the show drag, while also rocking a well talented cast with the standout being Jabari as Will. So many moments where the drama made me feel touched and made me either sympathize or empathize with the story which by the end even had me get emotional. Season 1 is definitely FRESH. A-

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/30/23

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Jabari Banks

Will

Adrian Holmes

Phillip Banks

Cassandra Freeman

Vivian Banks

Olly Sholotan

Carlton Banks

Akira Akbar

Ashley Banks

Coco Jones

Hilary Banks

Episode 1

Aired Feb 13, 2022

Dreams and Nightmares

Will Smith, a talented West Philadelphia teenager, is sent to live with family in Bel Air; upon his arrival, he quickly discovers how different things are and that this is his chance at a new beginning.

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Episode 2

Aired Feb 13, 2022

Keep Ya Head Up

Will finds he doesn't fit in at his new school in Bel Air and realizes he'll need to rethink how he navigates this new world; the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 13, 2022

Yamacraw

Attending Uncle Phil's Black fraternity event helps Will find his groove with his family and peers as it becomes clear that his stay in Bel Air will be more permanent.

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 17, 2022

Canvass

The Banks family rallies around Uncle Phil to ramp up his campaign; Will's past starts to catch up to him, and he finds help in an unexpected place.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 24, 2022

PA to LA

When Will's friend Tray visits, his loyalty to Philly is put to the test; the Banks family supports Hilary by hosting an influencer event.

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Episode 6

Aired Mar 3, 2022

The Strength to Smile

The Banks family supports Lisa when they host an event in memory of her mother at the mansion; Will puts his feelings of mistrust aside and steps up to the plate for the Bankses and Lisa.

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Episode 7

Aired Mar 10, 2022

Payback's a B*tch

Will and Carlton throw a house party at the Banks mansion; when Phil unexpectedly shows up at Viv's art event, their relationship is shaken by a lack of trust; Hilary stands up to Kylo after he posts a video of her without her consent.

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Episode 8

Aired Mar 17, 2022

No One Wins When the Family Feuds

As the Banks family celebrates Will's birthday, his mom comes to visit, causing unexpected tension; the adults consider whether it's time to tell Will about his father.

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Episode 9

Aired Mar 24, 2022

Can't Knock The Hustle

The Banks family goes to church; Will considers taking the opportunity to find his father, unknowingly driving a wedge between Phil and Geoffrey.

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Episode 10

Aired Mar 31, 2022

Where To?

Will's father makes a surprise appearance when he shows up unexpectedly and exposes a long-buried secret after telling the truth about where he's been.

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