Tyler Perry’sBeauty in Blackrecently returned for the second half of its first season, and though the show might be over for now, there are plenty of other Tyler Perry shows and movies for audiences to get into next.Beauty in Blackseason 1 followed the two contrasting but intertwined stories of Kimmie, a stripper struggling with financial responsibilities, and Mallory, a successful businesswoman. Taylor Polidore Williams and Crystle Stewart leadBeauty in Black’s castas the complex main characters who each seek success in their own ways.
As the series unfolds,Beauty in Black’s drama increases, keeping audiences at the edge of their seats to find out what happens next. While part two did answer some of the biggest lingering questions fromBeauty in Blackpart one,Beauty in Black’s endingraised even more questions going into season 2. Luckily for fans,Beauty in Blackhas already been confirmed for season 2, though it could be quite a while until its release, meaning that, in the meantime,audiences should check out these other Tyler Perry movies and shows that showcase the creator and director’s talent.
Aside fromBeauty in Black, Tyler Perry’s most recent project to receive a Netflix release is the war dramaThe Six Triple Eight.The Six Triple Eightis based on the true storyof the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in World War II, which was the only all-woman, all-Black battalion. The movie centers on the battalion’s work to sort and send a massive backlog of unsent mail to troops across various locations, resulting in the women organizing an estimated 17 million parcels.
The Six Triple Eightis worth watching due to the incredible true story alone, butthe entertaining and educational plot is certainly boosted by the impressive performances.The Six Triple Eight’s castis led by Kerry Washington alongside a talented supporting cast. While Tyler Perry’s historical movie is very different plot-wise toBeauty in Black, the movie does display Perry’s ability to tell a wide variety of stories across different genres. Perry’s writing and direction help bring the women’s stories to life and will keep audiences entertained throughout.
A Jazzman’s Bluesmay be a period piece set in the 1940s, but it has just as much relationship drama asBeauty in Black. One common thread between many ofTyler Perry’s moviesand TV shows is just how muchhe explores the complex relationships that emerge between people in different social circumstances. InBeauty in Black,Perry does this by contrasting Kimmie and Mallory’s lives, and inA Jazzman’s Blueshe does this through the character Bayou and his relationships with his family and with his love interest Leanne.
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A Jazzman’s Bluescenters on Bayou, a young man who is made to feel like an outsider by his own father and brother, though he finds solace in his time with Leanne, whose own family situation is very fraught. Bayou and Leanne’s relationship is often very wholesome and is the true heart of the film. Perry does not shy away from portraying very dark topics like sexual abuse and racism, butthe movie’s story and performances are always compelling and keep audiences hoping.A Jazzman’s Blues' fitting use of jazz also adds to the atmosphere.
Fans ofBeauty in Black’s thrilling situations and steamy moments will loveMea Culpa. Netflix’s movie stars Kelly Rowland as Mea Harper, a successful attorney whose personal life is filled with strife thanks to her crumbling marriage and troubled relationship with her mother-in-law. In her unhappiness with her marriage,Mea becomes professionally and personally entangled with Zyair, an artist accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend. As Mea digs deeper into Zyair’s case, she realizes that there is far more to the story than she knows, and it relates to the people closest to her.
WhileMea Culpamay be best considered a guilty pleasure, it is undeniably entertaining.
LikeBeauty in Black,Mea Culpais filled with dramatic twists and revealsthat will keep audiences guessing until the final minutes. Though the movie received negative reviews from critics,Mea Culpawas massively popular with audiencesthanks to its fast pacing and steamy moments between Rowland’s Mea and Trevante Rhodes' Zyair. WhileMea Culpamay be best considered a guilty pleasure, it is undeniably entertaining.
Divorce in the Blackis another one of Tyler Perry’s 2024 releases, and it even features several actors fromBeauty in Black. In particular,Taylor Polidore, who stars as Kimmie in Perry’s new series, makes an appearance as Rona inDivorce in the Black,as do Richard Lawson and Debbi Morgan. Additionally, the movie highlights a strong female character, Ava, at the center of its narrative and her journey from a bad place to coming out on top of those who had once tormented her, which shares some similarities to Kimmie inBeauty in Black.
Divorce in the Blackbegins with Ava’s marriage to Dallas, who treats her incredibly poorly. As the movie continues, Dallas and his family’s treatment of Ava contrasts sharply with her own family and friends, creating an interesting divide in the character’s search for herself and her own power.Divorce in the Blackhas a shocking 0% Rotten Tomatoes rating, but don’t let that stop you from watching, asthe majority of audience reviews are actually incredibly positive, showing that audiences see something critics missed.
I Can Do Bad All By Myselfis the perfect example of Tyler Perry’s signature combination of humor and difficult emotional moments. While the movie exists within the Madea universe, Taraji P. Henson’s performance as April, along with her relationships with Sandino and her nephews and niece, differentiate it from the other films in the series. Madea can often create tonal inconsistencies in Perry’s works, but Henson leads the cast as a woman trying her best to care for those around her despite the lack of care that she herself has received.
Henson’s April is both a troubled nightclub singer and a woman trying her best to care for children who are otherwise by themselves, creating a protagonist you’re able to’t help but root for.
As with many of Tyler Perry’s works,I Can Do Bad All By Myselfexplores social issues, but through a very entertaining lens that will have audiences hoping for a positive conclusion. Henson’s April is both a troubled nightclub singer and a woman trying her best to care for children who are otherwise by themselves, creating a protagonist you can’t help but root for. In short,I Can Do Bad All By Myselfis essential viewing for fans of Tyler Perry’s other dramas, especially while waiting forBeauty in Blackto return for season 2.
