Bel-Air

Let the haters hate. This retelling of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was exceptional. The comedy told as a drama made the retelling that much more remarkable. I don't think Will Smith could have done a better job. And the actor chosen to be Will was the perfect choice. What more could I say except the proud producers should take a bow. Really enjoyed it.

There are several problems with this modern day retelling and we can't avoid the comparison with the old one. They should have made a completely new series instead.

I simply don't understand the reason of the creation of this show. Who needed it? Who wanted it to be a mediocre drama? Who is the target audience?

These new characters and their problems are so unrealistic... Mostly rich people problems. OMG I'm so good doing what I do that everybody wants me! OMG I go to this elite private school it is so stressful that I can't handle it! Pfft... The way these people look are so clean-cut like they came out of a magazine and they often move like robots. Their reactions feel forced by the script and not how a normal person would behave.

Smith's characters doesn't really develop although his life drastically changes. Jazz's character is one dimensional. Hilary is an empty shell. Ashley occasionally appears but doesn't do much. Carlton is just way off. Phil isn't a fatherly figure more like a player. They don't do too much with Vivien other than dressing her up in various clothing and hair-styles. Geoffrey is a gangster now :D

The music is absolute garbage. It is just noise.

Summary: they can't recreate the Fresh Prince and failed to create something good either.

I grew up on the original. I love this version. You have to give it a chance for what it is. It's not the original and doesn't try to be. Very good acting, real life stories, and a new spin. You have to give it a chance for what it is. It's not "the fresh prince" it's just "Bel Air". I'm invested. Love the cast.

It's the modern reboot we didn't know we needed. More drama than the original but the humor is definitely still there it's just more subtle, like for people who don't need a laugh track to tell em something is funny if you know what I mean you'll probably like this jawn. Good acting too.

Not even close to the warmth and charm of the original show

Regardless there are some good moments but too few of them .

I'd watch the original if you need a fix of this type of show ...