Series Page

Season 2 – Bel-Air

Play trailer

2:03

Season 2 – Bel-Air

Feb 2023

Drama

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

90%

Tomatometer

10 Reviews

74%

Popcornmeter

100+ Ratings

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.

Watch on Fandango

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

Bel-Air solidifies itself as a reboot to root for with it's daring drama, multi-generational appeal, and continuing appreciation for the legacy of the original series.

Read Critics Reviews

Ronda Racha Penrice

TheWrap

Feb 23, 2023

As with Season 1, “Bel-Air” and its main cast remain charming and engaging enough to captivate an audience. So, while the show’s novelty has worn off, its welcome has not.

Go to Full Review

Quinci LeGardye

AV Club

Feb 22, 2023

B+

The series has stood out against the vast selection of nostalgic reboots by taking the themes and heart of the original series and building a world that can stand on its own as a solid dramatic series.

Go to Full Review

Brett White

Decider

Mar 1, 2023

With naysayers proven wrong, the newly confident Bel-Air hits its stride in Season 2.

Go to Full Review

Kyndall Cunningham

The Daily Beast

Feb 27, 2023

The dark reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air resists Euphoria-like provocation and grit, and now feels like a classic CW teen drama of the early aughts—in the best way.

Go to Full Review

Alci Rengifo

Entertainment Voice

Feb 27, 2023

Bel-Air continues finding ways to put some heart into first-world problems that can get unbearably corny in other shows.

Go to Full Review

Korey Coleman

Double Toasted

Feb 26, 2023

This season of Bel-Air addresses a lot of things that are going on with black issues, and does it in a bold way.

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

Fortune S

@RT79836740 Aug 20, 2024

When it Comes to BEL-AIR, it just get's Better and Better

streng g

@RT58237425 Feb 16, 2024

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

Catrina S

@RT63820031 Jun 27, 2023

I love this tv show.

FD D

@Francisdiet1 May 7, 2023

So so much better It feels like will smiths Geoffrey as more of an enforcer And Carlton as a rich stray It works . I watched all 10 in 2 days

Ben

@RT80569169 May 2, 2023

Yeah I'd like original. Why can't they just make something new?

TraVoy TMAX M

@RT16524523 Apr 29, 2023

The 2nd season of Bel-Air was great. I love how the writers were able to allow each of the characters to have a mini story within the series. Will is the star, but the drama surrounding Carlton is what sells this phenomenal show!!!!!

Read all reviews

Read Less

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

POST RATING

Andy Borowitz

Creator

Susan Borowitz

Creator

Jabari Banks

Will

Adrian Holmes

Phillip Banks

Cassandra Freeman

Vivian Banks

Olly Sholotan

Carlton Banks

Episode 1

Aired Feb 23, 2023

A Fresh Start

Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou; Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday.

Details

Episode 2

Aired Mar 2, 2023

Speaking Truth

Will alienates himself from the Bel-Air basketball team and finds appealing opportunities in love and basketball with the help of some new South LA friends.

Details

Episode 3

Aired Mar 9, 2023

Compromised

When Ashley's favorite teacher is fired, Will rallies the students to stage a protest, putting Carlton in an uncomfortable position.

Details

Episode 4

Aired Mar 16, 2023

Don't Kill My Vibe

After the protest, Will is suspended from the Bel-Air basketball team and looks to join an AAU team with Phil's permission; Carlton deals with the fallout from the protest.

Details

Episode 5

Aired Mar 23, 2023

Excellence Is Everywhere

Will struggles on his new basketball team but is nominated for a leadership award at Bel-Air Academy, causing friction with Carlton.

Details

Episode 6

Aired Mar 30, 2023

Let the Best Man Win

Phil hosts the Banks family reunion, and Carlton works hard to impress his dad; Will considers accepting the Founder's Award nomination.

Details

Episode 7

Aired Apr 6, 2023

Under Pressure

External dilemmas throw Carlton and Will off track and prevent them from fully preparing for the Founder's Award.

Details

Episode 8

Aired Apr 13, 2023

Pursuit of Happiness

Will discovers the truth about his teammate's absence, making him question his future; Carlton spirals out of control.

Details

Episode 9

Aired Apr 20, 2023

Just Like Old Times

Will confides in Phil about the shocking information he discovered regarding Doc and Zenith; Carlton struggles to keep up with all the lies he's entangled himself in.

Details

Episode 10

Aired Apr 27, 2023

Don't Look Back

The Banks family comes together for the announcement of the Founder's Award; Will embraces moving forward in an unexpected way.

Details

Mare of Easttown

95%

94%

Mare of Easttown

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Mare of Easttown

Snowfall

92%

93%

Snowfall

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Snowfall

Based on a True Story

79%

76%

Based on a True Story

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Based on a True Story

Big Little Lies

89%

90%

Big Little Lies

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Big Little Lies

Pretty Little Liars

90%

76%

Pretty Little Liars

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Pretty Little Liars

Discover more movies and TV shows.

What to Watch: Cocaine Bear, The Return of Party Down, Bel Air S2 & More!