Series synopsis
Beauty in Black is an American drama television series that premiered on Netflix on October 24, 2024. It was created by Tyler Perry. It stars Taylor Polidore, Crystle Stewart, Amber Reign Smith and Xavier Smalls.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Trust no one.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Taylor Polidore as Kimmie
- Crystle Stewart as Mallory
- Amber Reign Smith as Rain
- Xavier Smalls as Angel
- Julian Horton as Roy
- Steven G. Norfleet as Charles
- Richard Lawson as Norman
- Terrell Carter as Varney
Supporting cast
- Shannon Wallace as Calvin
- Charles Malik Whitfield as Jules
- Debbi Morgan as Olivia
Guest cast
- Ricco Ross as Horace
- Charline St. Charles as Wanda
- Joy Rovaris as Gillian
- Tamera Kissen as Body
- Ursula O. Robinson as Delinda
- D'Kia Anderson as Leslie
- Ts Madison as Daga
- Greer Howard as News Reporter
- Breanna Allen as Diane
- Jasmine Sargent as Ebony
- Evelyn O. Vaccaro as Mallory Driving Stunt Double
- Uugantuya Otgonbayar as Contortionist
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | October 24, 2024 | March 6, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 16 | September 10, 2025 | March 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Make It Rain In a bid to escape the strip club and Jules' control, Kimmie applies for a scholarship to the Beauty in Black hair school founded by the Bellarie family. |
October 24, 2024 |
| 2 |
A Dance with Daddy Mallory and Roy try to outmaneuver a chaotic string of events. Kimmie defies orders to help Rain and forges a pact with a secretive, powerful client. |
October 24, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Aftermath Kimmie's choices lead to dangerous consequences. Tension builds between the Bellaries as a furious Norman hunts for answers about the hit and run. |
October 24, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Crowned in Beauty Kimmie's sudden rise sends shockwaves through the Bellarie empire, as Horace's backroom maneuvers hit the family where it hurts most — the bottom line. |
September 11, 2025 |
| 2 |
When the Tables Turn Kimmie, Rain and Sylvie enjoy their luxurious new lifestyle. Roy uses his leverage to dominate a rival. Things get ugly as Jules and Angel square off. |
September 11, 2025 |
| 3 |
Blaze of Beauty A sibling showdown exposes grudges too deep to reconcile. Norman takes care of unfinished business. Olivia crashes a dinner for two. |
September 11, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 24, 2024 |
| Last aired | March 19, 2026 |
| Status | Returning Series |