The Best Man: The Final Chapters
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The Best Man: The Final Chapters
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that The Best Man: The Final Chapters is a limited series bringing fans of The Best Man film series back into the world of a group of friends who deal with love, learning, and loss as they excel in their business careers. The series includes swear words, sexual humor, and overt sexual situations, drug use, and drinking.
What's the Story?
THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS follows Harper (Taye Diggs), now a nationally renowned author on the precipice of having his first novel turned into a movie. He tries to get the blessing of his friend group as one of his friends, Quentin (Terrence Howard), gets married to multi-hyphenate celebrity Xiomara (Nicole Ari Parker).
Is It Any Good?
This conclusion is great for fans of the original Best Man series; others might be a little lost, because the show expects viewers to have prior knowledge. But The Best Man: The Final Chapters offers all viewers a fun time watching an all-Black cast of characters give examples of Black imperfection, a refreshing example of Black humanity amid the perception that Black characters can only be relatable if they're perfect in some way. You won't agree with the actions of every character, and that's OK, since the show allows the characters to feel realistic and dynamic.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Blackness is represented in the series. How are Black characters portrayed?
How are women portrayed in the series?
How do the characters show compassion and empathy for each other?
What are some of the issues the characters are facing throughout the series?
What lessons do the characters learn?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 22, 2022
- Cast: Taye Diggs, Terrence Howard, Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Harold Perrineau
- Network: Peacock
- Genre: Drama
- Topics: Friendship
- Character Strengths: Compassion, Empathy
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: December 31, 2022
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