Since its debut in 2022, audiences have been wondering when Will Smith will make an appearance on the Bel Airbut I can think of the ideal way to include Smith in the reboot. Bel Air is a drama series that aired on Peacock for three seasons. The show is a reimagining of the iconic 1990s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which starred Smith as a black teenager who moves from a rougher West Philadelphia neighborhood to the wealthy suburb of Bel-Air, California. So far, the reboot has been critically successful, with an 85% rating Rotten tomatoes.
As with any reset, Bel-Air viewers are constantly wondering if the original cast will return. This scenario is a bit difficult considering the reboot includes the same characters as the original. Alfonso Ribeiro could not return as Carlton Banks, but would have to take on an entirely new role. Regardless, the big star audiences are dying to see is Smith, and I can’t deny that I hope to see him too. Smith Time The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air it was iconic. However, Smith’s involvement in Bel Air it would have to be addressed in a creative and meaningful way.
Will Smith should only appear in Bel-Air in the final episode
Why the Bel-Air Ending Would Be So Significant
I think the best time for Smith to appear Bel Air is in the last episode of the program. From now on, Bel Air It just premiered its third season and there are high hopes for a fourth. Bel Air season 4 has a lot of questions to answer considering how Bel Air season 3 has ended. If Bel Air season 4 ends up being the last season of the series, I think it would be a great time to bring Smith in. As the reboot reaches its final conclusion, it may finally give viewers what they’ve been waiting for, likely since the show’s first episode.
Smith returning Bel-Air ending would be ideal because it would give the final episode the strength that every ending needs. More than that would make the last episode incredibly meaningful. As Will Smith’s character journey ends for the second time, It would be touching to see the old Will Smith and the new Will Smith interact. Bel Air definitely had a much darker tone than The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but both shows aimed for similar things. Having them cross paths through their casts would create a full-circle moment that I’m personally desperate to see.
The ideal Will Smith Cameo only works if Bel-Air has a proper ending
Why the Bel-Air Finale Might Not Happen
Unfortunately, the only way my Smith plan will work is if Bel Air has a suitable ending. These days, it can be difficult for a show to come to a strong conclusion since cancellations happen all the time and TV series rarely set an end date for themselves. In this way, Bel Air could end without any fanfare, leaving audiences disappointed and without that Smith cameo we were all hoping for. As distinctly important as Smith’s cameo at the end is, it’s a scenario the series may never get the chance to live up to.
Happily, Bel Air Season 4 seems like a strong possibility considering the many cliffhangers that ended Season 3.
At this point, Bel Air has not yet been renewed for a fourth season. That’s not necessarily a bad sign, but it opens up the possibility that the show may not be renewed. Based on views, budgets and other external factors, Peacock could decide that moving forward with Bel Air season 4 is not the best move. Happily, Bel Air Season 4 seems like a strong possibility considering the many cliffhangers that ended Season 3. Peacock could be planning Bel Air Season 4 all the time.
Will Smith shouldn’t play a major character in Bel-Air
Bel-Air has successfully remained independent (Smith shouldn’t change that)
Ultimately, my main requirement for Smith’s possible appearance in Bel Airwhether it’s season 4 or beyond, is that he plays a small role. One of the most important elements of a reboot or spinoff series is that it can stand on its own. Although Bel Air definitely gained an audience because of its connections with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the series proved that it can be interesting and good in its own right. Despite using familiar characters and settings, Bel Air gives a darker, more dramatic twist to the original sitcom. Making Smith a great character could change that.
Every Season of Bel-Air So Far |
Episode premiere dates |
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Season 1 |
February 13, 2022 to March 31, 2022 |
Season 2 |
February 23, 2023 to April 27, 2023 |
Season 3 |
August 15, 2024 to September 5, 2024 |
Season 4 |
TBD |
It’s important that Smith has a small role so as not to steal the spotlight from the rest of the group. Bel-Air cast, especially Jabari Banks. Banks did a great job of turning Will Smith into his own character, and focusing too much on the real Smith could put that at risk. Bel Air It’s its own series firstso Smith must be secondary to the overall goals of the program. Cameos are definitely exciting, but when it comes to Bel Air, I think the reimagined story should always come first.