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Bel‑Air Ends Its Four-Season Run With a Surprise, Full‑Circle Finale

Creators say late-stage adjustments and an alternate ending plan made a closely guarded final-scene moment possible.

Overview

  • Peacock released the series finale on December 8, and all four seasons are now streaming.
  • The closing chapter features a franchise-referential moment designed to be interpreted by viewers rather than explained outright, according to the showrunner.
  • Showrunner Carla Banks‑Waddles says the special appearance was confirmed about two weeks before production wrapped, prompting writers to prepare two versions of the ending.
  • Creator Morgan Cooper notes they had long intended to involve the original series’ lead and previously explored an earlier role that fell through due to scheduling.
  • Throughout its run, the reboot folded in multiple Fresh Prince alumni in new roles, and its planned eight‑episode final season delivers character‑focused closure.