The Fate of Bel-Air Revealed

Find out if Bel-Air, Peacock's dramatic reimagining of the classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has been renewed or cancelled after its second season.

By Brett Malec Mar 17, 2023 8:58 PMTags
Watch: Jabari Banks Says Will Is Not in Bel-Air Beginning of Season 2

Now, this is a story all about how Bel-Air isn't going anywhere.

Peacock announced March 17 that its modern-day reimagining of iconic ‘90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has officially been renewed for a third season.

The series stars Jabari Banks in the lead role of Will Smith, a troubled teen whose life changes when he moves from Philadelphia to his wealthy aunt and uncle's home in Los Angeles.

And the actor celebrated the renewal news in a video with the rest of his co-stars. "That's right, we're back for season 3!" he wrote on Instagram. "The fans like you made this happen and we can't thank you enough."

Banks also reflected on how the role changed his career forever.

"Working on BelAir for the past two years of my life has been an amazing, life changing opportunity," the 24-year-old added. "I've learned so much about myself, and I can't thank you all enough for your continued support! Bringing this story back to life was no easy task, but through love anything is possible. We have poured so much love into this project. We've poured so much of ourselves into this project."

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Cast, Then and Now

Bel-Air s ensemble cast also includes stars Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones and Simone Joy Jones.

Season two also welcomed a very special new, er, familiar faceFresh Prince's Tatyana Ali, who played Ashley Banks on the original series.

Following its 2022 debut, Bel-Air broke records as Peacock's most-watched original series premiere, and season two showed continued success as the streamer's most-watched original sophomore launch to date.

Seasons one and two of Bel-Air are currently streaming on Peacock. Keep scrolling to see if more of your favorite shows have been renewed or cancelled this year.

Ending: The Flight Attendant

Star Kaley Cuoco confirmed the HBO show will not be getting a season three. "Personally, playing Cassie has been a dream come true," she said in a Jan. 19 statement, "and I am so grateful for everyone who played a part in bringing this extremely original series to life."

Ending: Curb Your Enthusiasm

Larry David's Emmy-winning comedy returns for its 12th and final season Feb. 4.

Renewed: Twisted Metal

Peacock’s high-octane action-comedy starring Anthony Mackie has been renewed for a second season.

Renewed: Found

The NBC drama will be back for season two in 2024.

Renewed: The Irrational

The NBC drama will be back for season two in 2024.

Ending: Blue Bloods

After 14 seasons, the cop drama starring Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan and Donnie Wahlberg is ending on CBS in 2024.

Renewed: Love Island USA

The Peacock reality competition series has been renewed for seasons six and seven.

Renewed: Unstable

“It’s a dream come true for us to jump back into the world of Unstable," father-son duo Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe told Tudum.com. "Here’s to season two and the many hours of family therapy that we will need along the way.”

Ending: Young Sheldon

CBS' The Big Bang Theory prequel will end after its upcoming 7th season.The series finale will air May 16.

Renewed: Welcome to Wrexham

The FX series about Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's soccer club Wrexham A.F.C. will be back for season three in 2024.

Renewed: That's My Jam

Jimmy Fallon's musical NBC game show is returning for a third season.

Renewed: Based on a True Story

Peacock's dark comedy starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina is returning for season two.

Cancelled: iCarly

iCarly will not be returning for a fourth season on Paramount+," the streamer announced Oct. 4. "The series had a great three-season run and delivered on what fans really wanted to see with Carly and Freddie finally getting together.  We want to thank the entire cast, the writers, directors and producers along with the whole crew for their dedication, creativity and talent.”

Renewed: Only Murders in the Building

"Only Murders in the Building is coming back for Season 4!" Hulu announced in October. "Let the investigating begin... "

Cancelled: Home Economics 

The ABC comedy will not return after season three, Variety reported.

Cancelled: The Wonder Years

ABC cancelled the revival of the classic '90s series after two seasons, THR reported.

Cancelled: How I Met Your Father

Hulu has cancelled the comedy after two seasons.

Cancelled: The Great

Hulu has cancelled the Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult-starring series after three seasons.

Cancelled: All Rise

OWN announced the courtroom drama's third season will be its last with the final 10 episodes airing fall 2023.

Renewed: RuPaul's Drag Race & </>All Stars

Both RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars are returning for seasons 16 and nine respectively.

Renewed: The Kardashians

The Hulu docu-series returns for season four Sept. 28.

Renewed: THe Flipping El Moussas

Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa's HGTV docu-series has been renewed for a second season.

Renewed: And Just Like That

Max announced the Sex and the City revival will be back for season three next year.

Renewed: Daryl Dixon

The Walking Dead spinoff is returning for season two, AMC announced at Comic-Con 2023.

Renewed: Dead City

The Walking Dead spinoff is returning for season two, AMC announced at Comic-Con 2023.

Ending: Physical

Rose Byrne's dark comedy returns to Apple TV+ for its third and final season Aug. 2.

Renewed: American Idol

Katy PerryLuke Bryan and Lionel Richie will all be returning as judges for the ABC singing competition's upcoming 22nd season.

Renewed: Summer House: Martha's Vineyard

Bravo's Summer House spinoff Martha's Vineyard, featuring an all-Black cast of friends, has been renewed for season two.

Cancelled: A Black Lady Sketch Show

HBO's Emmy-winning comedy series—created, written and starring Robin Thede—will end with its fourth season later this year.

Ending: Sex Education

Netflix's coming-of-age comedy returns for its fourth and finale season Sept. 21.

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