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Back in February 2024, the Netflix top 10 was dominated by a sizzling crime drama, “Mea Culpa.” It was the maiden venture from a multi-year first-look pact between Netflix and entertainment mogul, Tyler Perry. Despite a lukewarm critical reception for the Kelly Rowland-led feature, which garnered a mere 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, the streaming success was undeniable. Perry’s new drama series of eight episodes has followed suit, making its mark on Netflix’s charts.
“Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black,” described by Tudum as an aesthetically pleasing series, tells an intriguing tale. Set against the backdrop of Atlanta, the series follows the life of Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams), an exotic dancer battling financial constraints who eventually encounters Mallory (Crystle Stewart), an affluent businesswoman from the Bellaire family. Perry’s concept for the series was as straightforward as the query, “What would happen if these two worlds – the exotic dancing industry and the hair care business, collided?”
Following the unlikely meeting of Kimmie and Mallory, a series of scandalous events unfold. To discover what transpires, you’ll have to join the streaming frenzy on Netflix with “Beauty in Black.”
Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black takes the world by storm
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“Beauty in Black” made its Netflix debut on October 24, 2024, and almost instantly became a sensation. In the same week that a new Netflix sci-fi horror film began its global domination, Tyler Perry’s drama series joined the ranks, not just domestically but internationally as well. As per the official Netflix Top 10, the show did exceptionally well, ranking third in the most-watched TV charts for the week of October 21-27. According to FlixPatrol, a streaming viewership tracker, “Beauty in Black” sustained its success in the subsequent week, clinching the top spot in the U.S. by October 29 and retaining it until November 1.
Yet, that’s only one side of the story. “Beauty in Black” has garnered global popularity. As of November 4, 2024, the show is trending in 83 countries and has secured the number one spot in 11 of them. Countries like The Bahamas, The Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Kenya, Martinique, Mauritius, Nigeria, Reunion, South Africa, and Trinidad and Tobago are all binge-watching “Beauty in Black,” catapulting it to the top of their most-watched charts. Elsewhere, the series holds second place in 11 more countries, signifying a global victory for Tyler Perry.
The Critical Reception of Beauty in Black
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As of now, “Beauty in Black” lacks enough reviews on Rotten Tomatoes to form a consensus, so it remains to be seen whether this Tyler Perry endeavor will fare better than “Mea Culpa” critically. Available reviews, however, do not paint a flattering picture, with The Guardian’s one-star review calling the series a “disaster” due to its one-dimensional characters and erratic plot.
Despite the critical backlash, “Beauty in Black” has managed to triumph on Netflix, currently ranking as the second most-watched show on the platform worldwide, as per FlixPatrol. To retain its position, it will have to stave off competition from the German comedy series “Murder Mindfully,” which is currently the third most-watched show globally. To ascend to the global top spot, Perry’s series will have to usurp the second season of “The Diplomat,” which was one of the best series on Netflix in October 2024 and boasts a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, if Perry’s Netflix journey thus far is any indication, it’s clear that a show doesn’t need to be critically acclaimed to reach number one.
FAQs
Q: Who stars in “Beauty in Black”?
A: “Beauty in Black” stars Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie and Crystle Stewart as Mallory.
Q: When was “Beauty in Black” released?
A: “Beauty in Black” was released on Netflix on October 24, 2024.
Q: How well did “Beauty in Black” fare on Netflix charts?
A: “Beauty in Black” did exceptionally well, ranking third on the most-watched TV charts for the week of October 21-27 and later clinching the top spot in the U.S.
Q: How has “Beauty in Black” been received by critics?
A: “Beauty in Black” has received mixed reviews from critics. The Guardian’s one-star review called the series a “disaster” due to its one-dimensional characters and erratic plot.
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