Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’ Season 2 Part 2 Is a Streaming Success on Netflix US

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One of Tyler Perry’s most divisive shows is a sensation on streaming, once again.

Whether you enjoy his films or not, Tyler Perry remains a major force in entertainment. He first found huge success with his popular Madea comedies, releasing a new one every year or two. While continuing to create content for Netflix, he’s branched out beyond Madea, exploring different genres like the World War II drama The Six Triple Eight and the thriller Straw. However, it’s one of his more talked-about Netflix shows—a series that often sparks debate—that’s currently the biggest hit on the platform. It’s actually beating out incredibly popular shows like One Piece, Virgin River, and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure to claim the number one spot.

Let me tell you, Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black, which landed on Netflix in 2024, is…a lot. Perry didn’t just produce this crime drama, he single-handedly wrote and directed every episode. The story centers around Kimmie, played by Taylor Polidore Williams, a stripper whose world gets flipped upside down when she gets tangled up with a seriously shady family running a cosmetics empire. And honestly, it’s wonderfully, hilariously over-the-top. It’s quickly become known as one of those shows you can’t help but binge-watch, even though it’s…well, a bit of a mess. Alongside Williams, you’ve got Crystle Stewart, Amber Reign Smith, Xavier Smalls, Julian Horton, and Steven G. Norfleet rounding out the cast of this delightfully schlocky thriller.

The latest season of Beauty in Black was released in two parts, following a popular Netflix strategy. The second half of the season just became available, and loyal fans of Tyler Perry quickly started watching. Now, Beauty in Black is the most-watched series on Netflix in the US, surpassing other popular shows like the new JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, One Piece, and Virgin River.

Critics Didn’t Bother to Review ‘Beauty in Black’


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If you’re thinking about watching Beauty in Black, don’t expect glowing reviews. Critical feedback on Tyler Perry’s projects has been declining, and this series only received reviews from four critics on Rotten Tomatoes – not enough for an overall score. Those few reviews describe the show as bleak, easily forgotten, and overly dramatic.

IMDb provides a reasonable idea of how audiences are responding to the series. Beauty in Black currently has a 5.8 rating based on nearly 5,000 votes, which isn’t a particularly high score. However, it performs better than many of Tyler Perry’s other projects.

Why Is ‘Beauty in Black’ Controversial?


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Tyler Perry’s show Beauty in Black is considered by many to be one of his weakest works, and it’s also sparked considerable controversy. A key issue is how the show deals with difficult topics like abuse. While abuse is central to the story, the writing often oversimplifies it, turning a complex issue into exaggerated drama. Adding to the controversy, a past video of actor Xavier Smalls resurfaced in March 2026. In the video, he made highly offensive remarks, calling LGBT+ people an “abomination” and claiming they are unacceptable to God.

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2026-03-21 23:05