Tyler Perry teases Season 2 of 'Beauty in Black': 'Y'all ain't ready'
Tyler Perry teases Season 2 of 'Beauty in Black': 'Y'all ain't ready'
Editors note: This post contains spoilers about Season 1 of "Beauty in Black"
In Tyler Perry's "Beauty in Black," what happens when the underdog climbs to the top?
Fans may find out more in the second season of the hit Netflix drama, which Perry teased on Instagram Sunday. His post included a photo of now ex-exotic dancer Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams) dressed in business attire before her former boss, Jules (Charles Malik Whitfield).
"YALL AINT READY FOR SEASON 2 of #BeautyInBlack !!" he wrote. "Thanks for making season one HUGE!"
Netflix released the show in two parts, dropping the first installment in October and the remaining episodes earlier this month. The series follows Kimmie as her life becomes deeply intersected with a wealthy but chaotic family that runs a successful hair care business in Chicago.
In the jaw-dropping final episode, Kimmie − a survivor of human trafficking and abuse − makes a major play by agreeing to marry the head of the household, Horace, who is hospitalized, and makes a quick decision to spite his family.
'I don't think anybody's going to be able to figure out where it's going and how that rise of power happens with Kimmie,' Perry told Netflix before the release of Part 2.
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Is 'Beauty in Black' returning for Season 2?
"Beauty in Black" has not officially been renewed for Season 2 by Netflix, though Perry's post indicates he has plans for additional episodes.
USA TODAY has reached out to Netflix for comment.
Season 1 episode list
All episodes of "Beauty in Black" Season 1 are available to stream on Netflix.
Episode 1: "Make it Rain"
Episode 2: "A Dance with Daddy"
Episode 3: "The Aftermath
Episode 4: "A Family Affair"
Episode 5: "Unraveling Threads"
Episode 6: "Bang Bang"
Episode 7: "Even Playing Field"
Episode 8: "Killing Karma"
Episode 9: "Blind Rage"
Episode 10: "Power Struggle
Episode 11: "Up Against the Wall"
Episode 12: "Hot Seat"
Episode 13: "By Any Means"
Episode 14: "Wild Ride"
Episode 15: "The Lion's Den"
Episode 16: "Now Make It Thunder"
'Beauty in Black' Season 1, Part 2 Trailer
Main cast
Taylor Polidore Williams: Kimmie
Crystle Stewart: Mallory
Ricco Ross: Horace
Amber Reign Smith: Rain
Charles Malik Whitfield: Jules
Tamera "Tee" Kissen: Body
Ursula O. Robinson: Delinda
Xavier Smalls: Angel
Julian Horton: Roy
Richard Lawson: Norman
Debbi Morgan: Olivia
Steven G. Norfleet: Charles
Terrell Carter: Varney
Shannon Wallace: Calvin
Joy Rovaris: Gillian
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
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