In a thrilling announcement that’s electrified fans of gripping drama, Netflix has officially greenlit a third season for Tyler Perry’s smash-hit series “Beauty in Black,” marking it as the show’s concluding chapter. The renewal, revealed on December 11, 2025, comes just ahead of the highly anticipated debut of Season 2, Part 2, set to drop on March 19, 2026. While no exact premiere date has been confirmed for Season 3, insiders hint at an early 2026 rollout, promising to wrap up the tangled web of ambition, betrayal, and survival that has hooked viewers since the show’s October 2024 launch.
Created, written, directed, and produced by the prolific Tyler Perry, “Beauty in Black” follows the intersecting lives of two women from vastly different worlds: Kimmie, a resilient stripper struggling to escape her circumstances, and Mallory, the ambitious heiress to a multimillion-dollar hair care empire. Their paths collide in a whirlwind of power struggles, family secrets, and moral dilemmas, set against the backdrop of Atlanta’s vibrant yet cutthroat beauty industry. The series stars Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie and Crystle Stewart as Mallory, with a supporting cast including Amber Reign Smith, Ricco Ross, Debbi Morgan, Richard Lawson, Steven Norfleet, Julian Horton, Terrell Carter, Shannon Wallace, Bryan Tanaka, Joy Rovaris, Xavier Smalls, Charles Malik Whitfield, Tamera “Tee” Kissen, Ursula O. Robinson, Ashley Versher, and George Middlebrook.
Season 1, which premiered as a split-volume release with the first eight episodes dropping in October 2024, quickly climbed Netflix’s Top 10 charts, amassing over 30 million viewing hours in its debut week. It explored themes of empowerment, identity, and the dark underbelly of success, resonating with audiences for its bold storytelling and diverse representation. The cliffhanger ending left fans clamoring for more, with unresolved tensions around Kimmie’s ascent in the Bellarie family business and Mallory’s fight to reclaim her throne amid escalating rivalries and hidden scandals.
Season 2, Part 1, continued the momentum, delving deeper into the characters’ psyches and introducing new twists like corporate sabotage and romantic entanglements. Now, with Part 2 on the horizon, viewers can expect intensified conflicts: Kimmie’s alliances tested, Mallory’s schemes unraveling, and long-buried consequences surfacing in dramatic fashion. Perry has teased that the upcoming episodes will amplify the “darkness,” pushing the narrative toward a climactic resolution in Season 3.
This renewal underscores Netflix’s ongoing partnership with Perry, whose multi-year deal has produced hits like “The Oval” and “Sistas.” Despite mixed critical reception—praised for its soapy intrigue but critiqued for pacing—the show’s loyal fanbase has driven its success, sparking social media buzz and memes about its addictive plot twists. As the series bows out, it leaves a legacy of showcasing Black excellence in storytelling, challenging stereotypes in the beauty world.
With Christmas 2025 wrapping up, this news gifts fans something to look forward to in the new year. Perry’s empire shows no signs of slowing, and “Beauty in Black” promises a finale that’s as bold and unapologetic as its creator.
