Beauty in Black
Beauty in Black
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Beauty in Black

"Trust no one."

8.1
Yr 2024
Status Returning Series
Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

A stripper's fate takes a turn when she crosses paths with the wealthy, dysfunctional family behind a cosmetics dynasty and a devious trafficking scheme.

Status

Latest

  • Season 3 premiere date set — July 28, 2026 (deadline.com)
  • Beauty in Black renewed for season 4 — July 23, 2026
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 30 /100

Critical reception for Beauty in Black is largely negative, with many reviewers characterizing the series as a lurid, messy descent into excess. Critics point to the show's haphazard plotting, one-dimensional characterization, and reliance on sensationalism as significant flaws that undermine its status as a serious thriller.

While some viewers may find entertainment in the show's over-the-top soap opera elements and satirical absurdity, others find the experience tedious and heavy-handed. Despite its ambitious dark themes, most critics agree that the show's execution feels more like a chaotic disaster than a compelling drama.

“The wildly successful mogul’s first drama series for the streamer is a disaster with one-dimensional characters and haphazard plotting.”

“Tyler Perry’s Beauty In Black is about a subtle as a slap in the face.”

“If you're looking for a series that requires minimal mental investment and offers undeniable drama, 'Beauty in Black' is a worthy recommendation.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
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Why fans love it

Beauty in Black operates at the intersection of two distinct worlds. Taylor Polidore leads a narrative that tracks the collision between the survival tactics of sex work and the cold, calculated maneuvers of high-stakes corporate power. It is a story about the fluidity of class and the danger found in shifting alliances.

The drama relies on the friction created when an outsider enters the orbit of a cosmetics dynasty. By contrasting the desperation of the street with the polished, dysfunctional nature of a business empire, the series highlights how ambition manifests in both arenas. It serves as an exploration of how secrets and devious trafficking networks hold influence over personal agency.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 58
Regulars 11
Longest run 16 eps
Taylor Polidore
Taylor Polidore
as Kimmie
16 episodes
Crystle Stewart
Crystle Stewart
as Mallory
16 episodes
Amber Reign Smith
Amber Reign Smith
as Rain
16 episodes
Xavier Smalls
Xavier Smalls
as Angel
16 episodes
Julian Horton
Julian Horton
as Roy
16 episodes
Steven G. Norfleet
Steven G. Norfleet
as Charles
16 episodes
Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
as Norman
16 episodes
Terrell Carter
Terrell Carter
as Varney
16 episodes
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Shannon Wallace as Calvin 16 episodes Charles Malik Whitfield as Jules 16 episodes Debbi Morgan as Olivia 16 episodes Ricco Ross as Horace 7 episodes Charline St. Charles as Wanda 1 episode Joy Rovaris as Gillian 7 episodes Tamera Kissen as Body 6 episodes Ursula O. Robinson as Delinda 6 episodes D'Kia Anderson as Leslie 2 episodes Ts Madison as Daga 3 episodes Greer Howard as News Reporter 1 episode Breanna Allen as Diane 1 episode Jasmine Sargent as Ebony 1 episode Evelyn O. Vaccaro as Mallory Driving Stunt Double 1 episode Uugantuya Otgonbayar as Contortionist 1 episode Bryan Tanaka as Officer Alex 2 episodes George Middlebrook as Officer Trackson 2 episodes Roline Delva as Nurse Childs 2 episodes Alex Collins as Officer Jenson 1 episode Josh Pasteur as Security 1 episode Jailyn Rae as Dancer 2 episodes Shay Mack as Female Cab Driver 1 episode Megan Hope as Vikki 1 episode Deldric Dunning as Tow Yard Officer 1 episode Branden Arnold as Impound Attendant 1 episode Greg Clarkson as James 3 episodes Phylicia Morgan as Yolanda 3 episodes Sissi Kal as Nurse Stevens 1 episode Stella Doyle as Dr. Joseph 1 episode Dondré Brotherton as Phone V.O. 1 episode Carolyn Jones Ellis as Patient 1 episode Ann Marie Gideon as Dr. Justly 2 episodes Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris as Nurse Taylor 1 episode Tatiana Le'Joy as Nurse Robins 1 episode Bailey Tippen as Sylvie 2 episodes Todd Sheeler as Dr. Wilson 1 episode Carrie Bernans as Nurse 1 episode M'Keba Evone Barksdale as Paula 1 episode Ty Anthony Smith as Andy 1 episode Jermaine Holt as ND Driver #5 2 episodes Simeon Freeman as Ambush Gunman 1 episode Todd Bloomer as Ambush Gunman 1 episode Rudolf Weber as Sag Driver 1 episode Paul Trunz as Ambush Gunman #1 2 episodes Michelle Renee Gomes as Nurse West 1 episode Jivanta Roberts as Elise 1 episode Shaun Mixon as Fireman Douglas 1 episode Khadija Speer as Tabatha 1 episode Deangelo Howard Jr. as Salvo 1 episode Lamar K. Cheston as Tow Yard Worker 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Producer
Angi Bones Tony Strickland
Creator
Tyler Perry
Director
Tyler Perry
Executive Producer
Tyler Perry
Writer
Tyler Perry
First Assistant Director
Anthony E. Cabral
Keyword Cloud

Keywords

business entrepreneur sex work
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 24, 2024
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
233