Tyler Perry’s New Series Is Dominating Netflix Right Now

Tyler Perry just can’t seem to stay out of Netflix’s Top 5 these days. His latest series is still riding high even with fresh competition—proving (again) that Perry’s blend of drama and old-school soap opera still has serious binge appeal.

'Beauty in Black' Season 2: Still Surging

If you’re wondering what’s currently glued to the charts, it’s 'Beauty in Black' Season 2. According to FlixPatrol (which lives and breathes these streaming rankings), the show recently hit No. 2 worldwide on Netflix—knocked out of the top spot only by a BTS comeback special. No shame in losing to K-pop, honestly.

But even with the BTS surge, Perry’s series is holding its own. People are watching, talking, and, apparently, can’t get enough of the melodrama.

What’s The Actual Plot Here?

The series centers on Kimmie (played by Taylor Polidore Williams), a stripper trying—and usually failing—to extricate herself from a dangerous underworld. Complicating things, there’s Mallory (Crystle Stewart), an ultra-successful but not entirely pristine haircare mogul. Kimmie somehow gets wrapped up with the Bellarie family—a dynastic crew with more money and dysfunction than sense. Cue secrets, power grabs, and endless complications.

The Cast: A Real Mix

• Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie
• Crystle Stewart as Mallory
• Ricco Ross
• Debbi Morgan
• Amber Reign Smith
• Richard Lawson

Perry’s behind the scenes as executive producer, and he’s clearly proud of the lineup. He actually called out how much he enjoyed 'working with the legends' while also giving props to the newer faces who bring a different kind of energy (according to Netflix Tudum). And honestly, the combination works—veteran gravitas mixed with up-and-comers keeping things unpredictable.

Audience Score: On the Way Up

The turnaround in audience response is worth mentioning. Season 1 was a bit lukewarm—Rotten Tomatoes had it at 61%. But by Season 2, that number jumped to about 85%, so clearly viewers are getting invested. A big part of the appeal: the show’s combination of high-stakes drama, crime, and the occasional tearjerker moment. It’s really struck a chord, especially with African American audiences.

What’s Next (And When Does It End)?

If you’re hooked, there’s both good and bad news. Good: Netflix already renewed it for a third season. Bad: that’s also going to be the last lap for Kimmie and the Bellarie clan. The streaming giant is hinting that things will finish with a big, dramatic sendoff—and if the cast is to be believed, there’s more trouble (and grief) on the horizon. Crystle Stewart is already promising higher stakes, deeper power struggles, and some pretty raw emotions—partly thanks to storylines like Jules’ quest to figure out his son’s death (per Entertainment Weekly).

So, yeah. Perry’s still doing Perry things, even when the competition is a global boyband juggernaut. If you want scandal, struggle, and a who’s-who ensemble chewing scenery, Beauty in Black isn’t leaving the Netflix Top 5 without a fight.