The Best Man: Final Chapter Streaming Options

The Best Man: The Final Chapters is an American comedy-drama miniseries created by Malcolm D. Lee and developed by Lee and Dayna Lynne North. It is currently available on five streaming services: Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and Amazon Video. The show follows a group of longtime college friends as they navigate midlife challenges, including marriage, parenting, health, and work, while also revisiting and redefining their friendships. The series is set a few years after the events of The Best Man Holiday and premiered on Peacock on December 22, 2022.

Where to watch The Best Man: The Final Chapters

The Best Man: The Final Chapters is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. You can also buy episodes to download on Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and Amazon Video.

The series premiered on Peacock on December 22, 2022, and consists of eight episodes. It is an American comedy-drama television miniseries created by Malcolm D. Lee and developed by Lee and Dayna Lynne North. The series takes place a few years after The Best Man Holiday.

Longtime college friends Harper, Quentin, Lance, Murch, Jordan, Robyn, Candace, and Shelby face various midlife challenges as they revisit their friendships. Harper gets the chance to turn his book Unfinished Business into a movie, while Quentin gets married and struggles to take over his family's business. Meanwhile, Lance discovers new passions as he navigates parenting challenges, and Jordan strives to find a work-life-love balance.

The Best Man: The Final Chapters cast

"The Best Man: The Final Chapters" is an American comedy-drama television miniseries created by Malcolm D. Lee and developed by Lee and Dayna Lynne North. The series is a sequel to the 1999 film "The Best Man" and premiered on Peacock on December 22, 2022.

The cast of "The Best Man: The Final Chapters" includes:

• Morris Chestnut as Lance Sullivan
• Melissa De Sousa as Shelby Taylor
• Taye Diggs as Harper Stewart
• Regina Hall as Candace "Candy" Sparks-Murchison
• Terrence Howard as Quentin Spivey
• Sanaa Lathan as Robyn Stewart, Harper's wife
• Nia Long as Jordan Armstrong
• Harold Perrineau as Julian "Murch" Murchison, Candace's husband

In addition to the returning cast members from the original film, the miniseries also introduced several new characters, including:

• Ron Canada as Wellington, Quentin's father
• Yvonna Pearson as Jasmine, a concierge at the resort in San Pierre who shares a connection with Lance
• Aaron Serotsky as Stan, Harper's literary agent
• Brandon Victor Dixon as Demetrius
• Eric Scott Ways as LJ, Lance and Mia's oldest child who comes out as non-binary
• Nicole Ari Parker as Xiomara Amani
• Terrence Terrell as Will
• Monica Calhoun as Mia Sullivan, Lance's deceased wife
• Michael Genet as Dr. Temple
• Tobias Truvillion as Jaha

The Best Man: The Final Chapters episode list

"The Best Man: The Final Chapters" is an American comedy-drama television miniseries created by Malcolm D. Lee and developed by Lee and Dayna Lynne North. The series, which premiered on Peacock on December 22, 2022, is a follow-up to the 1999 film "The Best Man" and the 2022 film "The Best Man Holiday." The show follows the characters from the films as they navigate midlife challenges such as marriage, parenting, health, romance, work, and identity.

Episode 1:

The season begins with Harper, who is the best man once again, as friends reunite in paradise for Quentin's wedding. Jordan questions her work-life balance, Harper makes a decision about turning his book "Unfinished Business" into a movie, and Candace and Murch re-evaluate their relationship.

Episode 2:

Robyn is concerned about Harper's focus on his career and their home. Jordan gets creative when her programming slate hits snags. Shelby struggles to elevate her status. Lance searches for passion and purpose, while Murch discovers new strength.

Episode 3: Brown Girl Dreaming

Harper's wife, Robyn, is concerned about Harper's pursuit of his career aspirations and their home life. Jordan navigates creative solutions when her new programming slate encounters challenges. Meanwhile, Shelby strives to be taken seriously beyond her role as a Real Housewife.

Episode 4: The Invisible Man

Lance finds renewed purpose as he encourages his eldest child, Lance Jr., who comes out as non-binary. Candace pursues a new academic path by seeking a different thesis advisor. Murch encounters a difficult person, and Robyn connects with a kindred spirit.

Episode 5:

During the New Year celebrations, Jordan explores new romantic possibilities, while Quentin and Lance navigate parenting challenges. Murch discovers a new hobby, and Candace takes a break from her parental duties to attend a party. Robyn and Harper pursue new career dreams, and Shelby faces a new challenge.

Episode 6: An American Marriage

Harper and Robyn juggle their work commitments and personal lives as Harper's movie premieres. Jordan, Lance, and Quentin grapple with revelations about themselves and their loved ones. Candace faces academic challenges, Murch continues his quest for respect, and Shelby battles the elements.

Episode 7: Things Fall Apart

Harper and Robyn struggle to balance their priorities and manage conflicts in their lives. Candace and Murch uncover each other's secrets, and Jordan receives unexpected news.

Episode 8: The Audacity of Hope

The group rallies around Lance as he confronts a family crisis. Meanwhile, ugly truths are revealed at Quentin's celebration.

The Best Man: The Final Chapters plot

"The Best Man: The Final Chapters" is an American comedy-drama television miniseries created by Malcolm D. Lee and developed by Lee and Dayna Lynne North. The series is a sequel to the 1999 film "The Best Man" and premiered on Peacock on December 22, 2022.

The show follows a group of longtime college friends—Harper, Quentin, Lance, Murch, Jordan, Robyn, Candace, and Shelby—as they navigate the complexities of midlife. The story explores their evolving relationships, career aspirations, and personal challenges while revisiting and redefining their friendships.

In the series, Harper Stewart, portrayed by Taye Diggs, aspires to elevate his literary career and lifestyle. He gets the opportunity to turn his book "Unfinished Business" into a movie. Harper's wife, Robyn Stewart, played by Sanaa Lathan, supports him but also searches for her true place in the world.

Meanwhile, Quentin Spivey, portrayed by Terrence Howard, gets married and struggles to take over his family's business from his obstinate father, Wellington, played by Ron Canada. Lance Sullivan, played by Morris Chestnut, discovers new passions and faces challenging parenting struggles with his oldest child, LJ, who comes out as non-binary. Jordan Armstrong, portrayed by Nia Long, strives to find a work-life-love balance on her journey toward self-care.

The series also focuses on the relationship between Candace "Candy" Sparks-Murchison, played by Regina Hall, and her husband, Julian "Murch" Murchison, portrayed by Harold Perrineau. Candace pursues higher education, while Murch fights for respect. Additionally, the couple discovers secrets about each other.

"The Best Man: The Final Chapters" explores the complexities of midlife crises and renaissance, touching on themes of marriage, parenting, health, romance, work, and identity. It received positive reviews, with a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Best Man: The Final Chapters reviews

The Best Man: The Final Chapters is an American comedy-drama miniseries created by Malcolm D. Lee and developed by Lee and Dayna Lynne North. It is a follow-up to the 1999 film The Best Man and the series The Best Man Holiday. The show is currently streaming on Peacock and can be purchased on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.

The show has received generally positive reviews, with an average rating of 8/10 and a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One review on Rotten Tomatoes states:

> "Foibles and all, over 20 years later, 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters' is running on the same heart and soul that made it a hit in the first place."

Another review on the site praises the show for allowing the characters to:

> "...exist beyond the facade of celebrations and holidays and become their best selves."

However, some reviews have criticised the show for struggling with its writing and pacing, and for being disappointing compared to the films. One review on Rotten Tomatoes says:

> "I was looking forward to this because I loved the movies. I love seeing the gang back together again as they say but this series was disappointing. It's basically the movies split up into a[n] episode[s] with the added woke sentiments which were not needed at all."

The show has also received praise for its representation of the Black African-American community. One five-star review on Rotten Tomatoes says:

> "Beautiful job Beautiful people. Nice representation for the Black African-American community."

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