Thehardest-hitting of theseFresh Princemoments have been adapted and drawn outinto broader narrative arcs forBel-Air.
Whats more,Lou is a recurring character inBel-Air, reappearing in season 3.
Lous neglect of his son underpins Wills desire to challenge the shows main authority figure, Uncle Phil.
Carlton, on the other hand, looks up to his father and tries to be the model son.
In both cases, the audience is compelled to reexamine society in a way few other shows could achieve.
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.
