Beauty in Black is just as addictive as you remember

The Tyler Perry Netflix series Beauty in Black is back with season 2. Turns out, viewers are still eager to follow Kimmie as she makes her way through the Bellaries’ world.

With 8.7 million views this week, the drama is the third most-watched series on the platform. It’s also number one in ten countries where the streaming service is available. Does that mean we can expect more?

Beauty in Black Season 3 Release Date

At the time of writing, there’s no news about a potential Beauty in Black season 3. That said, the second part of season 2 is still on the way!

The show’s sophomore run consists of 16 episodes, with only the first eight premiering in September 2025. If the show’s previous schedule is any indication, the remaining eight will arrive on Netflix sometime in early 2026.

Beauty in Black Cast

Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie
Crystle Stewart as Mallory Bellarie
Ricco Ross as Horace Bellarie
Amber Reign Smith as Rain
Xavier Smalls as Angel
Julian Horton as Roy Bellarie
Steven G. Norfleet as Charles Bellarie

What Could Happen in Beauty in Black Season 3?

A gritty soap-opera drama, Beauty in Black revolves around Kimmie, an exotic dancer desperate for a way out. She applies for a scholarship at a hair school run by the powerful Bellarie family. Turns out, their public success hides infighting, secrets, and a dark side.

Before long, Kimmie becomes entangled in the Bellaries’ dangerous world. As season 2 kicks off, her marriage to the family patriarch also makes her COO of the beauty empire. Her quick rise to power causes tension within the family, who scramble to maintain control.

With her husband’s health failing, Kimmie is left to shoulder a big chunk of the responsibility. Her rivalry with Mallory, whom she basically dethroned, grows. Throw in some murders, copious amounts of sex, and major complications into the mix, and you’ve got a pretty addictive batch of episodes.

If you’ve made it to the end, you know that Kimmie basically rules the Bellaries after asserting herself in a business meeting. Whether or not she’ll be able to maintain her power remains to be seen. The back half of season 2 will likely throw additional twists her way, so it will be interesting to follow along with her journey.

“Let’s just say the power shifts are bigger, the betrayals cut deeper, and Mallory has a few tricks no one sees coming. If you think she’s already done her worst, you’re not ready,” Crystle Stewart told Tudum when asked about the upcoming episodes.

As for Beauty in Black season 3, it’s too soon to tell. What’s certain is that the Bellaries are fairly dysfunctional. We’re sure their drama could fuel the show for years to come.

Are There Other Shows Like Beauty in Black?

If you enjoy Beauty in Black, we also recommend South African series Savage Beauty, which has a similar premise.

Other titles you might enjoy include Claws, Unspeakable Sins, The Hunting Wives, Under a Dark Sun, She the People, and Ugly Betty.