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The Best Man: The Final Chapters is an American comedy-drama miniseries that premiered on Peacock in 2022. The series is a continuation of the original film The Best Man, which was released in 1999, and its sequel, The Best Man Holiday, released in 2013. The Final Chapters takes place a few years after the events of The Best Man Holiday and follows the group of friends as they navigate mid-life crises, career struggles, and complex relationships. The series begins with the friends reuniting on the fictional Caribbean island of San Pierre, in the Dominican Republic, for the wedding of Quentin Spivey. The island setting provides a breathtaking backdrop for the first two episodes, with a vibrant Reggae soundtrack featuring Sean Paul. The story unfolds across eight one-hour episodes, offering a satisfying conclusion to the beloved franchise.

Harper and Jordan's relationship

Harper Stewart and Jordan Armstrong have been good friends since the 1999 film 'The Best Man'. Their relationship has always had a certain chemistry, but things became complicated when Harper published a juicy book, 'Unfinished Business', based on his group of real-life friends, which revealed some unpleasant personal details. Despite this, Harper and Jordan remained friends, with Harper marrying Robyn and Jordan focusing on her career.

In 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters', Harper and Jordan's relationship is once again tested. Harper is a successful writer, and his steamy book is being adapted into a movie. Meanwhile, Jordan is a successful television executive at MSNBC and is single again. The two share a drunken night where they kiss, but Jordan ultimately decides that she can't be Harper's "soft place to land" as he goes through his divorce with Robyn. She leaves their romantic future up to fate, sealing the notion with a kiss.

In the final moments of the series, it's clear that Harper and Jordan remain close, but there is no indication that they have become a couple. Their relationship is left open-ended, with viewers left to wonder if they will ever explore the tension between them.

Actors Taye Diggs and Nia Long, who play Harper and Jordan respectively, have shared their thoughts on the potential of a relationship between the two characters. They agree that it would be electric and that there is a genuine, deep, and beautiful connection between Harper and Jordan. However, they also acknowledge that it would take certain key factors for their relationship to work.

Lance's love life

Lance Sullivan (Morris Chestnut) is grieving the death of his wife, Mia, at the beginning of "The Best Man: The Final Chapters". He has been struggling to cope with the loss and has been avoiding his home and his four children as they remind him of his late wife. He has been trying to get over his grief by sleeping with a string of random women, but this no longer seems to be working for him.

Lance's friends call him out on his method of dealing with his grief. While on the tropical island of San Pierre for his friend Quentin's wedding, he meets Jasmine (Yvonna Pearson), a Caribbean concierge at the hotel. Lance is immediately smitten with Jasmine, but she is engaged to someone else at the time. Despite this, Lance manages to keep in touch with her from a distance. It is only when he accidentally contacts her on social media that they reconnect as friends.

Later, at the ceremony for Lance's jersey retirement, the two see each other face-to-face for the first time since their initial meeting. Jasmine claims it is a coincidence that she is working at the hotel where the event is being held, but it is clear that she wanted to be there. After some banter, Lance even introduces her to his children.

In the final moments of the series, it is revealed that Jasmine is wearing a huge engagement ring, signifying that Lance and Jasmine are engaged and heading towards marriage.

Candace's doctoral degree

Candace "Candy" Sparks-Murchison (Regina Hall) is one of the central characters in "The Best Man: The Final Chapters". The series follows a group of longtime college friends, including Candace, as they navigate marriage, work, parenting, health and romance.

In the series, Candace is married to Julian "Murch" Murchison (Harold Perrineau) and the couple are seen to be struggling to maintain the passion and romance in their marriage. They are also navigating the management of their school and their daughter's anxiety.

Candace has a dedicated pursuit of a PhD degree. When the group of friends travel to the island for Quentin's wedding, Candace discovers an interest in alternative medicine. This interest evolves into a deep passion, which she turns into a pursuit of a doctoral degree. However, she encounters obstacles in the form of a professor who does not support her thesis and, later, sexual harassment from another professor, Dr Temple (Michael Genet), who initially seemed to be a great asset to her educational journey.

Despite these setbacks, Candace does receive her doctorate degree and also graces the cover of New York Magazine for "The Women Who Spoke Up" issue.

Quentin's business

In 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters', Quentin Spivey (played by Terrence Howard) becomes more involved in the family business, which includes the Spivey hotel properties. He takes over the day-to-day operations and even expands the hotel chain to Paris. However, the Parisian property soon closes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the company as a whole suffers financially.

At this point, Quentin receives a lucrative offer to buy the Spivey hotel properties. He is happy with the bid, but his father, who needs to sign off on the deal, is not. The senior Spivey, who built the company from scratch, does not want to sell to someone outside the family. With the father-son duo at an impasse and the father showing signs of Alzheimer's disease, the future of the business is uncertain.

In the end, it is not clear whether the Spiveys decide to sell the business. However, it is presumed that they do not, as Quentin is touched by the bond between his daughter and his father as they share anecdotes and the history of the hotel. It seems that this bond is more important to him than any amount of money.

Harper and Robyn's marriage

As their relationship continues to deteriorate, Robyn announces that she wants to move to Ghana and take their daughter Mia with her, which only adds fuel to the fire of their already failing relationship. Harper and Robyn eventually decide to divorce.

During their marriage struggles, Harper reconnects with Jordan (Nia Long) and they share a drunken kiss. However, it is unclear if Harper and Jordan end up together at the end of the series. In the final moments, it is revealed that two years have passed since Harper's divorce from Robyn, and he remains close to Jordan, but there is no indication that they are a couple.

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