The Best Man's Final Chapter: A Conclusion Explored

The Best Man: The Final Chapters is an American comedy-drama miniseries created by Malcolm D. Lee. It is the third instalment in The Best Man franchise, following the 1999 film The Best Man and its 2013 sequel, The Best Man Holiday. The series, which premiered on Peacock on December 22, 2022, takes place a few years after the events of The Best Man Holiday and concludes the story of the characters, offering a goodbye to each of them.

Harper and Robyn's divorce

Harper eventually agrees to let Robyn and Mia go to Ghana, and in the final scene, which takes place two years later, the rest of the friend group is seen reuniting to celebrate Harper's Pulitzer Prize for his latest novel. Robyn is notably absent from this gathering, indicating that she and Harper have successfully moved on from their marriage. Their divorce allows both characters to pursue new opportunities and find happiness elsewhere, with Harper achieving literary success and Robyn embracing a new life in Ghana.

Jordan's career change

Jordan Armstrong (played by Nia Long) decides to leave her high-flying career behind for a slower pace of life, working on passion projects and mentoring others.

Jordan's decision to leave her demanding career behind also plays a role in her relationship with Harper Stewart. The two share a kiss, but Jordan ultimately decides that she cannot be with Harper as he is still healing from his divorce. She doesn't want to wait for him to work through his issues, and instead, chooses to focus on herself and her own path.

In the final scene, set two years later, Jordan is seen at a celebration for Harper's Pulitzer Prize. She appears happy and content with her life choices, and while she remains close to Harper, there is no indication that they are a couple. Jordan's story ends on a positive note, with her living life on her terms and having both romantic and professional options for her future.

Lance's new love interest

Lance Sullivan (Morris Chestnut) has a new love interest in the form of Jasmine (Yvonna Pearson), a concierge at the resort in San Pierre. Lance has been struggling with the death of his wife, Mia, and has been attempting to get over his grief by sleeping with a string of women. However, this no longer seems to be working for him.

Lance meets Jasmine on the island, and she captivates his attention. Unfortunately, she is engaged to someone else at the time. However, they reconnect as friends, and at the ceremony for Lance's jersey retirement, they see each other again. It is clear that Jasmine wants to be there, and after some banter, Lance even introduces her to his children.

In the final moments of the series, Lance and Jasmine are heading towards the altar, as a huge engagement ring can be seen on Jasmine's finger.

Candace's doctorate degree

In the series finale of *The Best Man: The Final Chapters*, the audience discovers that Candace (Regina Hall) has received her doctorate degree and graced the cover of *New York Magazine* for "The Women Who Spoke Up" issue.

When the crew went to the island to attend Quentin's wedding, Candace discovered she had an interest in alternative medicine. This interest evolved into a deep passion, which she turned into a pursuit of a doctoral degree. However, she encountered obstacles in the form of a professor who did not support her thesis and later, a professor who sexually harassed her. Despite these challenges, Candace persevered and successfully earned her doctorate degree.

In addition to her academic achievements, Candace also faced challenges in her personal life, particularly in her marriage with Murch (Harold Perrineau). They struggled to maintain the passion and romance in their relationship, especially as they navigated the management of their school and their daughter's anxiety. Murch also faced a mid-life crisis, questioning his masculinity and gender identity due to his friends' attitudes and Harper's bestselling book, which was based on their friend group and included personal details.

By the end of the series, Candace had not only achieved her educational goals but had also become a prominent figure, speaking up about issues and gracing the cover of a magazine.

Quentin's family business

Quentin Spivey's story arc in The Best Man: The Final Chapters sees him becoming more involved in the family business, which consists of Spivey hotel properties. He takes over the day-to-day operations and even expands the hotel chain to Paris. However, the Parisian property is forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the company suffers financially, nearly going bankrupt.

A lucrative offer to buy the Spivey hotels is made, which Quentin is happy with, but his father, who needs to sign off on the deal, is not. The senior Spivey is proud of having built the company from scratch and doesn't want to sell it outside the family. With the father and son at an impasse, and the former dealing with what appears to be Alzheimer's disease, the future of the business is left uncertain.

It is not explicitly stated what the Spiveys decide to do with the buyer's offer, but it is presumed that they ultimately decide not to sell. This presumption is based on Quentin's emotional reaction to seeing his daughter and father bond over the latter's anecdotes and history of the hotel. This suggests that Quentin values the family business too much to let it go, even for a large sum of money.

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