Peacock is bringing Bel-Air back for one final chapter.
The NBCUniversal streaming platform has renewed the series—a dramatic reimagining of the 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air starring Will Smith—for a fourth and final season. The announcement comes roughly three months after the conclusion of its third season.
Bel-Air began as a viral YouTube video by Morgan Cooper, who reimagined the original comedy as a gritty drama. The concept gained traction, leading Peacock to greenlight the project with a two-season order in September 2020. The show officially premiered in February 2022, with Smith joining as one of the executive producers.
Season three delved deeper into the lives of Will (played by Jabari Banks) and Carlton (Olly Sholotan) as their friendship grew stronger. Carlton worked to overcome his struggles with addiction and repair his reputation, but their partnership also highlighted the fundamental differences in their perspectives and experiences.
Reflecting on the show’s evolution, showrunner Carla Banks Waddles shared during season three, “The most rewarding part has been seeing audiences go from skepticism to being fully invested in the story. Watching viewers start with a dislike for Carlton—asking, ‘What have they done with this character?’—to eventually rooting for him and his bond with Will has been incredible. Will navigating this dramatic, fish-out-of-water experience has been especially exciting to explore.”
The cast of Bel-Air includes Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones.
The series is produced by Universal Television and Westbrook Studios, with Waddles serving as executive producer alongside Cooper, Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Benny Medina, Quincy Jones, and original Fresh Prince creators Andy and Susan Borowitz.
The fourth season of Bel-Air will mark the end of the show’s journey, offering fans a final chance to experience this fresh and dramatic take on a beloved classic.
