Beauty in Black, Tyler Perry’s gripping drama series, returns to Netflix on March 6, 2025, with the release of Part 2. This continuation promises to delve deeper into the complex lives of its characters, offering viewers a blend of suspense, betrayal, and redemption.
The series follows Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams), a young woman striving to escape her past as a sex worker, and Mallory (Crystle Stewart), a successful businesswoman entangled in a powerful yet dysfunctional family behind a cosmetic empire and a devious trafficking scheme. Their lives intersect unexpectedly, setting the stage for a powerful drama filled with suspense, betrayal, and redemption.
Cast
The ensemble cast includes:
- Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie
- Crystle Stewart as Mallory Bellaire
- Amber Reign Smith as Rain
- Ricco Ross as Horace Bellarie
- Debbi Morgan as Olivia Bellaire
- Richard Lawson as Norman
- Steven G. Norfleet as Charles Bellarie
- Julian Horton as Roy Bellaire
- Terrell Carter as Varney
- Shannon Wallace as Calvin
- Charles Malik Whitfield as Jules
- Xavier Smalls as Angel
- Tamera “Tee” Kissen as Body
- Ursula O. Robinson as Delinda
This talented ensemble brings depth and authenticity to the series, enhancing its emotional impact.
However the first season of “Beauty in Black” received mixed reviews from critics. Andrew Lawrence of The Guardian awarded it one star out of five, describing it as “a disaster with one-dimensional characters and haphazard plotting.” Similarly, Joel Keller of Decider criticized the series for its lack of subtlety, noting that it was “about as subtle as a slap in the face.” However, Crystle Stewart’s performance as Mallory was highlighted as positive.
