The update onBel-Airseason 4 is concerning, considering how season 3 ended on a major cliffhanger.Season 3 ofBel-Airadded in several new and old storylines to the Peacock remake, increasing the tension as each character went through a whirlwind of a summer. That being said, the chances of that tension getting resolved are less likely after thecreator’s response toBel-Air’s renewalwas unfortunately less than certain about whether the series would get a season 4.
Showrunner and executive producer Carla Banks Waddles, afterBel-Air’s season 3 endingwas released by Peacock, mentioned that she was uncertain on if the series would get renewed. The fact that season 4 ofBel-Airis not guaranteed is somewhat disheartening, as so many of its storylines had quite a bit of potential.The news is also especially worrisome considering the many cliffhangers and unanswered questions season 3 ended on that now may never get resolved,leaving audiences unsatisfied.
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Bel-Air Season 4 Isn’t Guaranteed, Despite Season 3 Cliffhanger
Bel-Air Season 3 Left Many Unended Storylines
Bel-Airseason 4’s lack of guarantee is quite worrying, as season 3’s cliffhanger left many characters in flux. In an interview withTVLine,Waddles discussed how, despite the positive audience reaction to season 3 and its finale, the series' season 4 fate is still undecided.Waddles stated that she was proud of the story but that the chances of renewal were"anybody’s guess"and even with a strong show, the industry leaves a lot of room for uncertainty when it comes to renewals.
Bel-Air’scast of charactershave gone through several major changes in season 3.Will’s (Jabari Banks) kidnapping was a major cliffhanger as it is implied that it was due to Geoffrey’s (Jimmy Akingbola) past, but Will’s was not the only character’s fate left unseen.Aunt Viv’s (Cassandra Freeman) positive pregnancy test, LaMarcus’s (Justin Cornwell) collapse, and Carlton’s (Olly Sholotan) romantic journey are all still in flux, which would make ending on season 3 of the Peacock remake a major disappointment for audiences who are eager to see what happens next to the Banks family.
Bel-Air Ending With Season 3 Would Be A Massive Disappointment
The Season’s Themes And Mysteries Need To Be Expanded On
Ending on season 3 ofBel-Airwould be a massive disappointment, as not only would it leave the mysteries unsolved, but also cease the show’s exploration of various fascinating themes.Bel-Airseason 3sets up how Geoffrey’s past has now come back to haunt him through Will, but audiences do not know if he will return to save Will, leaving that relationship arc unfinished. Not only that, butLaMarcus’s collapse adds a new wrinkle to his love triangle with Hilary (Coco Jones) and Jazz (Jordan L. Jones), a wrinkle that may not get expanded on ifBel-Airis not renewed.
CuttingBel-Airoff at season 3 would stall these conversations, leaving more than unfinished stories behind.
These unfinished narratives, combined with the reworking of Aunt Viv’s pregnancy story from the original series, would not be the only disappointing things to come from ending on season 3.The series' larger themes of identity, privilege, and belonging would also be cut short in their exploration.That would be a shame, as many of the details of the showcreate new conversations around these classic ideas, taking some of what the original show discussed and expanding it for modern audiences to dive into. CuttingBel-Airoff at season 3 would stall these conversations, leaving more than unfinished stories behind.
Bel-Air
Cast
A gritty and more grounded reimagining of the ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks as Will Smith. After falling afoul of a drug lord and his gang in his native West Philadelphia, Will Smith moves to a gated community in Bel-Air with his wealthy Aunt Vivian (Cassandra Freeman) and Uncle Phil (Adrian Holmes). Not only must Will adjust to his new environment, but he’s also forced to deal with his past in order to embrace his future.
