Kimmie’s revenge just got DEADLIER— but who’s pulling the strings in the Bellarie empire now? 😈
One wrong move, and the entire dynasty crumbles… or does it? The trailer drops bombshells that will leave you speechless. Stream the full first look and trailer now—trust me, you won’t sleep until Part 2 hits. 👉
The glitz of high-stakes drama and the grit of family betrayal are back in full force, as Netflix unleashes the first-look trailer for Beauty in Black Season 2 Part 2. Tyler Perry’s addictive series, which has captivated audiences with its blend of soapy intrigue and unflinching social commentary, is ramping up the tension just weeks after Part 1’s September premiere. Fans are already buzzing online, dissecting every shadowy glance and whispered threat in the newly dropped teaser. But with a release window pegged for early 2026, the wait is proving as torturous as Kimmie’s ascent through the cutthroat Bellarie clan.
For the uninitiated—or those still recovering from Season 1’s explosive finale—Beauty in Black follows the intersecting paths of two women from opposite ends of Chicago’s social spectrum. Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams), a resilient exotic dancer with dreams bigger than her circumstances, collides with Mallory (Crystle Stewart), the poised but trapped wife of a beauty empire heir. What begins as a chance encounter spirals into a web of secrets, including an underground trafficking ring lurking beneath the family’s glossy facade. Perry, who writes, directs, and produces the series under his expansive Netflix deal, crafts a narrative that’s equal parts empowerment tale and cautionary saga about the cost of ambition.
Season 1, which debuted in two parts—October 2024 for the first eight episodes and March 2025 for the second—racked up impressive numbers. Part 1 alone spent four weeks in Netflix’s global Top 10, peaking at No. 1 in 28 countries and amassing 20.8 million views in its sophomore week. The renewal for Season 2 came swiftly in March 2025, mere days after Part 2’s drop, signaling Netflix’s confidence in Perry’s formula of rapid-fire twists and relatable antiheroes. “We left fans on the edge of their seats at the end of Season 1,” Perry told Netflix’s Tudum in a statement, “and we’re thrilled to continue Kimmie’s journey as she steps into her power as the newest member of the Bellarie family.”
Part 1 of Season 2, which hit Netflix on September 11, 2025, picks up with Kimmie fully entrenched as the new head of the Bellarie beauty conglomerate. Married to the ailing patriarch Horace (Ricco Ross), she’s inherited not just a cosmetics fortune but a viper’s nest of relatives scheming to claw it back. The episodes, clocking in at 45 to 60 minutes each, deliver eight installments of non-stop escalation: Mallory’s calculated power plays, Olivia’s (Debbi Morgan) venomous maternal instincts, and Norman’s (Richard Lawson) shadowy loyalties all collide in boardrooms and back alleys. By the finale, a gut-wrenching betrayal leaves Charles (Steven G. Norfleet)—Kimmie’s erstwhile ally—hanging by a thread, his fate sealed in a moment of shocking violence that has social media ablaze.
Enter the trailer for Part 2, released on September 25, 2025, via Netflix’s Tudum platform. Clocking in at just under two minutes, it’s a masterclass in Perry’s penchant for high-drama visuals: sleek slow-motion shots of lipstick tubes shattering like gunfire, overlaid with a pulsing R&B score from composer Wow Jones. Kimmie, now styled in power suits that scream “don’t test me,” stares down a lineup of Bellarie foes in a dimly lit warehouse, her voiceover dripping with resolve: “You thought you could bury me? Watch me rise from the ashes.” Cut to Mallory plotting with a mysterious new ally, Olivia unearthing a long-buried family secret, and a glimpse of Rain (Amber Reign Smith) allying with an unexpected outsider to tip the scales. The teaser ends on a freeze-frame of Kimmie holding a bloodied contract, the screen fading to black with the tagline: “Vengeance spares no one.”
The trailer’s debut has sparked immediate reactions. On X (formerly Twitter), hashtags like #BeautyInBlackS2 and #KimmieRising trended in the U.S. Top 10 within hours, with users like @maurice___y posting, “When do they release the second part of Beauty in black season 2,” capturing the collective impatience. Actor Richard Lawson, who reprises his role as the enigmatic Norman, fielded fan questions on Instagram, confirming, “There are eight more episodes in season two,” while hinting at a first-quarter 2026 rollout—mirroring the five-month gap between Season 1’s parts. “It’s going to be explosive,” Lawson added in a follow-up story, teasing deeper dives into the family’s trafficking underbelly and Kimmie’s moral tightrope walk.
Perry’s involvement remains a cornerstone of the series’ appeal—and its controversy. The media mogul, whose net worth hovers around $1.4 billion, has built an empire on stories centering Black experiences, from The Haves and the Have Nots to Sistas. Beauty in Black fits neatly into this oeuvre, blending glamour with grit to explore themes of economic disparity, female resilience, and the corrupting allure of wealth. Williams, in a recent Tudum interview, described Kimmie as “a woman who’s been underestimated her whole life—now she’s rewriting the rules.” Yet, the show’s portrayal of sex work and trafficking has drawn mixed reviews; critics like those at Variety praised its “unflinching lens on systemic issues,” while others, including some X users, debate whether it glamorizes trauma for entertainment. Perry, ever the provocateur, addressed this in a March 2025 panel: “I’m not here to sanitize life. These are real stories from real corners of our community—messy, painful, and ultimately triumphant.”
The cast, a mix of Perry staples and rising talents, anchors the emotional core. Williams, 28, broke out with her raw portrayal of Kimmie’s transformation, earning a 2025 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Drama Series. Stewart, known from Dynasty reboots, brings icy elegance to Mallory, whose arc in Part 2 promises a “redemption or ruin” pivot, per insider leaks. Supporting players like Julian Horton (Roy), Xavier Smalls (Angel), and Terrell Carter (Varney) add layers of loyalty and betrayal, with guest spots from Bailey Tippen and Randall J. Bacon slated for the back half. Production wrapped in late August 2025 at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, where the show’s opulent sets—think marble-floored penthouses and neon-lit clubs—were rebuilt to amp up the scale.
Netflix’s strategy with Beauty in Black reflects broader trends in serialized TV: the two-part drop maximizes binge potential while building suspense. Part 1’s immediate chart dominance—hitting No. 1 globally within 72 hours—underscores Perry’s streaming prowess. “It’s a watercooler show in an era of short attention spans,” says streaming analyst Debra Tate of Nielsen. “Perry knows how to hook you with cliffhangers that feel personal.” Indeed, the Part 1 finale’s twist—involving a kidnapped ally and a forged will—has fueled fan theories ranging from corporate sabotage to long-lost heirs. One viral X thread speculated a Mallory-Kimmie alliance against Olivia, garnering over 50,000 views.
As anticipation builds, questions swirl about the series’ future. No Season 3 announcement has surfaced, but Perry’s March 2025 renewal tease—”Kimmie’s story isn’t over until she says so”—hints at more to come. With Perry juggling projects like the summer hit Straw (102 million views and counting), his bandwidth for Beauty in Black remains a point of intrigue. For now, the trailer serves as a tantalizing appetizer, promising deeper explorations of the Bellaries’ criminal ties and Kimmie’s quest for untainted power.
In an industry where reboots and franchises dominate, Beauty in Black stands out for its fresh voices and unapologetic edge. Whether Part 2 delivers the reckoning fans crave or another layer of deception, one thing’s clear: Tyler Perry’s got Chicago’s elite—and viewers—right where he wants them. Mark your calendars for early 2026; until then, revisit Part 1 on Netflix and join the online frenzy. After all, in the world of Beauty in Black, beauty is only skin deep, but betrayal cuts to the bone.
