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Season 1 – Bel-Air

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Season 1 – Bel-Air

Feb 2022

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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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Critics Consensus

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

Mar 16, 2022

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?

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Feb 16, 2022

2.5/4

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

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

Feb 15, 2022

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.

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Mel Campbell

ScreenHub

Aug 29, 2022

3.5/5

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.

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Carys Anderson

Consequence

Mar 22, 2022

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

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Monique Jones

Common Sense Media

Feb 22, 2022

3/5

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

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Ry N

@RyGuy Mar 24, 2026

This is a Fresh Prince reboot that still follows Will with a more serious tone and lots of drama.

Katie S

@SkepticalKatie Nov 29, 2025

It's a philly thing, omg, we get it.

Ryan F

@RT74441166 Apr 2, 2025

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.

Fortune S

@RT79836740 Aug 20, 2024

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

Gustavo Z

@GustavoZ Aug 13, 2024

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.

streng g

@RT58237425 Feb 16, 2024

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

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Andy Borowitz

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Ava Berkofsky

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Sylvain White

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Carl Seaton

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Susan Borowitz

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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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