What is Beauty in Black About?
Beauty in Black is an exciting new series that follows the lives of two women with drastically different paths, inevitably colliding in unexpected ways. Taylor Polidore Williams (from Divorce in the Black and Snowfall) stars as Kimmie, a woman struggling to make ends meet after being kicked out by her mother. In contrast, Mallory, played by Crystle Stewart (from For Better or Worse and Acrimony), finds success as the head of her own thriving business. Despite their very different circumstances, their lives soon become entangled in ways neither expected.
Set against the backdrop of Atlanta, Beauty in Black explores the intersection of two worlds: a wealthy Black family running a successful hair care empire and an exotic dancer working in one of Atlanta’s infamous Magic City strip clubs. Tyler Perry, the mastermind behind the series, was inspired by the city’s real-life hair care dynasties and the vibrant strip club scene in the ’90s, and created this fictional tale to entertain and spark conversation. Perry’s goal is to showcase the power of the underdog, noting that the collision of these two contrasting worlds will have surprising consequences.
“I was curious what would happen if those two worlds collided — the stripper world and the hair care business world,” Perry explains. The series takes audiences on a ride through the highs and lows of both industries, delivering thrilling twists and turns.
What Happens at the End of Beauty in Black Part 1?
Beauty in Black Part 1 ends on a dramatic cliffhanger that will leave viewers eagerly awaiting the next chapter. In the finale of Episode 8, Kimmie’s sister is kidnapped by Body, but Kimmie’s days of being passive are over. In a desperate bid to take control of her life, she drives a car straight into Body, trapping her between two bumpers in a motel parking lot. Perry, known for his knack for cliffhangers, ensures that the shocking conclusion will have audiences talking.
“I’m always trying to write cliffhangers that will leave people on the edge of their seats,” Perry says. “I want people to talk about it around the water cooler, on social media, and trending.”
What to Expect in Beauty in Black Part 2?
While Perry remains tight-lipped about the specifics, he hints at a thrilling shift in power dynamics. Kimmie’s rise is set to be unexpected and jaw-dropping, leaving viewers wondering just how she goes from being under the thumb of others to gaining power. “I don’t think anyone’s going to predict what happens next,” Perry teases. “How she rises to power will blow people’s minds.”
Where Can I Watch Beauty in Black?
Catch Part 1 of Beauty in Black streaming now exclusively on Netflix.