Bel-Air
Peacock’sBel-Airmakes several changes to the original 1990 sitcom starring Will Smith.
They are both into music and have a close relationship with Will.
Ashley coming out to Hilary made for one of the best scenes on the show.
However,Bel-Air’sJazz is portrayed as being more casual and laid back compared to the original character.
Given the dramatic nature ofBel-Air, Jazz isn’t in the show merely as a running gag.
Having Hilary be less self-centered paved the way for her character growth onBel-Air.
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Jazz isn’t just a goofy man chasing after Hilary.And Hilary isn’t just a self-centered socialite.
Hes portrayed as a dangerous character who will do anything to protect the people he cares about.
However, his Britishness and love for the family he works for are the same on the 2022 show.
A gritty and more grounded reimagining of the ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks as Will Smith. After falling afoul of a drug lord and his gang in his native West Philadelphia, Will Smith moves to a gated community in Bel-Air with his wealthy Aunt Vivian (Cassandra Freeman) and Uncle Phil (Adrian Holmes). Not only must Will adjust to his new environment, but he’s also forced to deal with his past in order to embrace his future.
The residential managers backstory creates an interesting subplot in the show that wasn’t fully utilized onBel-Air.
However,Bel-Air’sWill has a level of maturity that was lacking in his counterpart.
This might be because his backstory in the Peacock series is darker than inFresh Prince.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air follows Will Smith (Will Smith) after he gets himself sent away from the mean streets of his native West Philadelphia to the affluent Bel Air neighborhood. Living with his wealthy Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian, Will befriends his cousins and adjusts to a life that’s the polar opposite of everything he’s accustomed to. Even with a butler and an expensive education, Will finds that growing up isn’t easy, regardless of circumstance.
