Taylor Polidore Williams confirmed that the third and final season of Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black has already been filmed in just six days. The Netflix drama, ending after this season despite strong viewership, surprised its cast. Williams described the conclusion as bittersweet.
Taylor Polidore Williams, who plays Kimmie, told TVLine that production on season 3 wrapped quickly, beating Tyler Perry's previous record. Perry filmed all 16 episodes of season 2 in 12 days, but the latest installment took only six days total. For context, most network TV dramas require about eight days per episode, highlighting the rapid pace of Perry's work on the series. Williams declined to confirm the episode count, leaving open whether season 3 will match the usual split of eight episodes per part. Netflix announced in December 2025 that Beauty in Black would conclude with season 3, catching the cast off guard. 'Wait, what?' Williams recalled her initial reaction, noting the show's strong numbers and fan love. She and the cast puzzled over the decision, especially since other Netflix originals reach 40-plus episodes, and their split seasons already total 32. Williams remains unsure of the exact reason, speculating it might relate to Netflix's algorithm. 'We would have loved to keep it going,' she said, lamenting the end despite knowing how Kimmie's showdown with the Bellarie family resolves. The actress called it bittersweet, as the story held potential for more.