How to Watch Bel-Air Season 2

Get dressed and buckle up, it’s time to return to a town called Bel-Air. Season 2 of Peacock’s dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is streaming Thursday, Feb. 23. Here’s how to watch. How to Watch Bel-Air Season 2

Bel-Air follows a newly imagined Will (Jabari Banks) on his journey from West Philadelphia to the gated communities of Bel-Air. Set in the modern day, Will’s move transplants him into a world very different than he’s always known, bringing about new familial, social, and emotional conflicts. After the first episode drops on Feb. 23, new episodes will be available to stream every Thursday. How to Watch Bel-Air Season 2

**How to Watch Bel-Air on Streaming**

Bel-Air is a Peacock original series, so it’s an upcoming second and all 10 episodes of its first season are available to all who subscribe to the platform. When you sign up for Peacock you gain access to other exclusive content such as The Traitors, Poker Face, The Real Housewives of Miami, Vampire Academy, The Best Man: Final Chapters, and more. As a subscriber, you also gain access to feature films that are streaming only on Peacock, including the hit thriller M3GAN and its unrated cut (starting Feb. 24), Jordan Peele’s Nope, the Academy Award-nominated Tár, Ticket to Paradise, She Said, Bros and the entire Harry Potter franchise. How to Watch Bel-Air Season 2

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What Is Bel-Air About?

In Season 2, Will faces a crossroads as a new figure who challenges what he’s learned in Bel-Air comes into his life. He continues to navigate his place in the Banks family and tries to rebuild the trust that was broken at the end of last season. Will and Carlton grow closer, but still, challenge each other about their differences. Season 2 will also follow the oldest Banks child, Hilary, as her career evolves and Viv and Phil as they juggle their personal and professional lives.

Who Is Behind the Making of Bel-Air Season 2?

The series developed with inspiration from the pilot director, co-writer, and executive producer Morgan Cooper’s viral trailer that reimagined the iconic ‘90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Morgan Cooper will serve as a director, co-writer, and executive producer on Season 2 as well. How to Watch Bel-Air Season 2

TJ Brady and Rasheed Newson, who were the showrunners of the first season, have left the project, and Carla Banks Waddles was named showrunner and executive producer for the season in October 2022. Coincidentally, Brady and Newson were themselves the third set of showrunners to be brought on. The show was originally set to have Chris Collins as the showrunner, who was replaced by Diane Houston, who in turn was replaced by Brady and Newson.

The outgoing showrunners are also expected to continue as executive producers, alongside Morgan Cooper, Will Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Malcolm Spellman, Benny Medina, Anthony Sparks, and Quincy Jones, with Andy Borowitz and Susan Borowitz, who are also credited as the show’s creators (the duo also created The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air). The series was filmed in Los Angeles and is produced by Universal Television and Westbrook Studios.

Who Are the Returning Cast of Bel-Air Season 2?

The first season of Bel-Air came to a spectacular conclusion, but there are still many unanswered questions regarding Will’s enigmatic background and present decisions. Will Smith, portrayed by Jabari Banks, is everyone’s favorite protagonist and will return in Season 2 to finish his journey. For the unversed, Will Smith is a fictionalized version of the actual actor Will Smith, who starred as the lead in the original NBC television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which ran from 1990 to 1996.

Will’s aunt Vivian Banks, played by Cassandra Freeman, will also be back. She is the matriarch who has everyone’s best interests at heart. She was one of the series’ most endearing characters because of her love for her family. Freeman is also known for her role in The Wanda Durant Story. Her on-screen husband, Philip Banks played by Adrian Holmes, will also reprise his role in Season 2. He is Smith’s uncle but grows to be a father figure to him, making him a pivotal character in the show. Since the early 1990s, Adrian Holmes has worked in both television and movies. He is known for his roles in White Noise 2, The Cabin in the Woods, and Chained.

The children of Phillip and Vivian, Ashley Banks, portrayed by Akira Akbar (Captain Marvel), Carlton Banks, played by Olly Sholotan (Run Hide Fight), and Hillary Banks, played by Coco Jones (Good Luck, Charlie), will all return for Season 2. With the three siblings, Smith has a range of relationships. Hillary embodies the stereotypical spoiled affluent kid. She wants to leave her parents’ house and establish herself, but she is also more ambitious and career-focused. Will immediately piques Carlton Banks’ ire, and he tries everything in his ability to make his life miserable.

The two have a very strained relationship, and Carlton eventually turns out to be the series’ antagonist. In contrast to Carlton, Ashley is the youngest member of the Banks family and enjoys her wonderful relationship with Smith. She is like the little sister Will always wished he had.

Will’s best friend Jazz, played by Jordan L. Jones, will also be back to help him survive in Bel-Air. In addition to always having Will’s back, Jazz occasionally serves as a mentor to him. Jordan L. Jones is perhaps best known for playing Nat in the Fox comedy Rel, co-created by and starring Lil Rel Howery. Jimmy Akingbola (Most Dangerous Game), who played Philip’s butler Geoffrey, will also return as Philip’s best man beside him. Lisa, who is currently Will’s girlfriend and Carlton’s ex-girlfriend, will also return for Season 2. Simone Joy Jones, the actress portraying Lisa has also appeared in the film The Son of No One.

Who Are the New Faces and Guest Appearances Announced for Bel-Air Season 2?

Peacock announced on January 12, 2023, that three new stars have been brought in for Season 2’s recurring parts. Doc Hightower is a busy and motivated basketball recruiter and AAU Coach who is impressed by Will’s performance at Bel-Air Academy. He will be played by Brooklyn McLinn, known for his previous roles in Cloak & Dagger and Black-ish.

Yazmin, the Black Student Union president at Bel-Air Academy, will be portrayed by Riele Downs (Darby and the Dead, Henry Danger), who will seemingly become close to Carlton in the organization. And Jackie, a South Los Angeles native whose street smarts test Will’s swagger at a Venice basketball tournament, will be played by Jazlyn Martin (This Is Us, All American: Homecoming). As for guest appearances, rap star Saweetie will make an appearance in the season premiere as herself.