Netflix has officially greenlit a second season of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black, and it’s coming in two parts. This follows the massive success of the first season, which dominated the Top 10 charts. Part 2 of season 1 was released on March 6.
Here’s the Lowdown: Beauty in Black Part 1 spent four weeks in Netflix’s Top 10, even hitting #1 in 28 countries during its second week. The show follows Kimmie, who was kicked out by her mother, and Mallory, a successful businesswoman, whose lives become intertwined. Part 2, saw Kimmie as an ex sex worker looking for revenge. Season 2 is set to follow her again.
What This Means Now: The quick renewal and two-part release plan demonstrate Netflix’s confidence in the show’s popularity and its potential for continued growth. Fans who were hooked by the first season’s cliffhanger can look forward to more drama and Kimmie’s continued fight for her sister.
The Bigger Picture: Tyler Perry, the writer, director, and producer, teases an even wilder ride for Season 2, as Kimmie takes her place among the members of the Bellaire family. Key cast members from Season 1, such as Taylor Polidore Williams (Kimmie), Crystle Stewart, Amber Reign Smith, and Ricco Ross are expected to return for more action.
