We’re heading back to Bel-Air come 2023, because Peacock just unveiled a first look and a premiere date for “Bel-Air” season two. In the teaser trailer, released on Nov. 17, Jabari Banks (Will) narrates a video montage highlighting the show’s cast, including Adrian Holmes (Philip Banks), Cassandra Freeman (Vivian Banks), Olly Sholotan (Carlton Banks), Coco Jones (Hilary Banks), Akira Akbar (Ashley Banks), and Jimmy Akingbola (Geoffrey).
He says, “Life is a series of choices; a world of either this or that; push for what you want or let people figure it out on their own; set your own rules or disturb the system; stay true to your vision no matter the cost; play the game they want you to play or draw the line and then simply walk away. We all got choices to make, but this time, no one chooses for me.”
Season one ended with some unfinished business between Will and his father, Lou (Marlon Wayans). Will’s mom, Vy (April Parker Jones), and Uncle Phil led Will to believe that Lou had abandoned the family, but in the finale, he finds out that wasn’t exactly the case. Lou was incarcerated and didn’t want Will to see him in that manner.
When POPSUGAR spoke to co-showrunner Rasheed Newson back in March, he said that the second installment will further explore that fallout to bring the Banks family back together. “That’s probably our first mission, and it’s not going to be easy,” he explained. “One of the things we talked about is with a sitcom, at the end of those 30 minutes, whatever problem we have is resolved. [But] they lied to this boy for years. He feels like he really came here, opened up his heart to them, trusted them, and now he feels betrayed. It’s going to be very hard for them to rebuild that.”
Ahead, find out more about what’s on the horizon for “Bel-Air” season two, including the teaser trailer, release date, and first-look pictures.