Netflix and Tyler Perry Renew “Beauty in Black” for a Fourth Season

Netflix announced a fourth-season renewal of the drama series Beauty in Black ahead of the premiere of its third season. The decision follows a prior renewal in December for a third and final season, underscoring the streamer’s partnership with creator Tyler Perry to extend the Bellarie family saga.

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Created, directed, written, and executive-produced by Tyler Perry, the series follows two women—Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams) and Mallory (Crystle Stewart)—whose lives intersect amid a world of blackmail, revenge, and a powerful beauty-brand empire. The second season, released in two parts, spent six weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10 and reached the No. 1 spot in 17 countries, according to Netflix data.

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Season 4 will retain the core ensemble, adding Amber Reign Smith, Xavier Smalls, Ricco Ross, Julian Horton, Steven G. Norfleet, Richard Lawson, Terrell Carter, Bryan Tanaka, Charles Malik Whitfield, and Debbi Morgan. Additional cast members include Bailey Tippen, Rodrigo Aburto, Randall J., and many others listed in the source. Production is handled by Angi Bones and Tony Strickland for Tyler Perry Studios, with music contributions from Wow Jones & Jimijame$.

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Tyler Perry expressed gratitude for the audience’s support and indicated that the Bellarie family’s story remains unfinished, prompting the decision to continue the narrative into a fourth season. The creators emphasized a desire to explore further plotlines and character arcs that have resonated with viewers.

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While no release date for season 3 has been disclosed, the renewal ensures that additional episodes will follow the third season’s launch. The continued partnership between Netflix and Perry suggests that the series will maintain its focus on high-stakes drama and the complex dynamics within the Bellarie empire.

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