From one man to another #BelAirPeacock streaming in 2022. pic.twitter.com/nr8MIpWux9; u.s.-languages: zoo. smlb: brbb/rbbnpcfnxes/. Peacock (@peacockTV) November 23, 2021. With a simple name “Bel-Air,” the Fresh Prince reboot is being promoted as a “dramatic analogue” of the original Will Smith, but with an hour-long episode runtime and a more serious tone that’ll “explore inherent conflicts, emotions and biases.” To be fair, the original series did still explore some very serious subject matter such as, absent fathers, gun violence, sexual crime and the many generations of white men naughty. Bel-Air showrunners T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson previously said that the series would stay true to the original’s roots while bringing it into the modern world. Hidden Gems to Watch on Peacock21 IMAGES. Bel-Air is a coming-of-age story that celebrates black family’s strength and love, a pair said in a statement. “Our new series brings Will and the Banks family, the based on the original premise of the legacy series – that life is turned upside down after he has to leave West Philly and land with his gated mansions and wealth. It was incredible to bring this iconic character to life when you made them use the cultural pulse of our time. The series is the fabric of a lot of our living life. It was woven with memories and the joy of seeing us represented on television, so it’s important for us to honor the legacy. Bel-Air will also feature an entirely new cast. Newcomer Jabari Banks is playing Will. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion Gallery10 IMAGES The Fresh Princes of the Air Showcase. Are you interested in looking at what else to watch on Peacock? IGN has reviews of MacGruber season one and Chucky, and several original series we have ranked from worst to best.