The Best Man: Return To Tv Screens Soon

The Best Man is a 1999 film written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, which spawned two sequels: The Best Man Holiday in 2013 and The Best Man: The Final Chapters in 2022. The original film stars Taye Diggs as commitment-shy writer Harper Stewart, who is about to be best man at the wedding of his friend Lance (Morris Chestnut) and Mia (Monica Calhoun). The film explores the complexities of their friendships and relationships, with Harper's new book threatening to reveal scandalous secrets about his friends. The Best Man: The Final Chapters, a limited series, continues this exploration, delving into the characters' lives as they navigate romance, family, and the challenges of middle age. The series premiered on Peacock on December 22, 2022, with all eight episodes available to stream.

The Best Man: The Final Chapters release date

The Best Man: The Final Chapters premiered on Peacock on December 22, 2022, with all eight episodes available to stream. The limited series is the third instalment of the franchise, following the 1999 film The Best Man and its 2013 sequel, The Best Man Holiday.

The series sees the return of Harper Stewart (Taye Diggs) and his friends as they navigate romance, family, and the complexities of their friendships now that they are middle-aged. The cast also includes Morris Chestnut as Lance Sullivan, Melissa De Sousa as Shelby Taylor, Regina Hall as Candace "Candy" Sparks-Murchison, Terrence Howard as Quentin Spivey, and Sanaa Lathan as Robyn Stewart, Harper's wife.

The series was created by Malcolm D. Lee, who also directed the first two films, and developed by Lee and Dayna Lynne North. It was filmed in New York City, New Jersey, and the Dominican Republic, and received positive reviews from critics, with a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

At the time of its release, it was unclear when the series would be available to stream in the UK, but it was expected to be available on Peacock, which subscribers to Sky TV and NOW have access to.

The Best Man: The Final Chapters cast

The Best Man: The Final Chapters is an American comedy-drama miniseries that premiered on Peacock on December 22, 2022. The show is a follow-up to the 1999 film The Best Man and its 2013 sequel, The Best Man Holiday.

The show features a star-studded ensemble cast, with many of the original cast members reprising their roles. Here is a list of the main cast members:

• 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 main cast, several recurring roles are played by talented actors, 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

The show also features guest appearances by Monica Calhoun as Lance's deceased wife, Mia Sullivan, and other talented actors, including Michael Genet, Tobias Truvillion, and Terrence Terrell.

The Best Man: The Final Chapters episode guide

Episode 1: Paradise

Harper is best man to his friend Quentin, and his friends reunite in paradise for the wedding. Jordan, Lance, Murch, Robyn, Candace, and Shelby all react differently to Harper's chance to turn his book "Unfinished Business" into a movie.

Episode 2: The Wedding

Lance finds inspiration at Quentin's wedding. Jordan questions her work-life balance. Harper makes a decision about the movie, and Candace and Murch reframe their relationship. Robyn searches for peace, and Shelby declares war.

Episode 3: Brown Girl Dreaming

Robyn is concerned when Harper pushes to level up his career and their home. Jordan gets creative to save a new show. Shelby struggles to elevate, and Lance searches for passion and purpose. Meanwhile, Murch discovers new strength.

Episode 4: The Invisible Man

Lance encourages his child Lance Jr. to stay on the same path. Candace pursues a new thesis advisor. Murch tangles with a 'Karen', and Robyn connects with a kindred spirit. Quentin struggles to take over the family business from his father.

Episode 5: The Party

During New Year's, Jordan tries new love, Quentin and Lance face new parenting challenges, and Murch explores a new pastime. Candace puts on a party hat, and Robyn and Harper pursue new work dreams. Shelby contends with a new type of 'hot'.

Episode 6: An American Marriage

Harper's movie premiere stirs up old memories and creates conflicts between friends and family. Jordan, Lance, and Quentin grapple with revelations about their loved ones. Candace is challenged at school. Murch fights for respect, and Shelby battles mother nature.

Episode 7: Things Fall Apart

Harper and Robyn deal with priorities and conflicts. Candace and Murch discover each other's secrets. Jordan receives surprising news, and Quentin rebels against new boundaries. Lance faces off with LJ, and after a scare, Shelby takes on a caretaker role.

Episode 8: The Audacity of Hope

The gang helps Lance as he deals with a family crisis. Ugly truths come out at Quentin's, and Harper and Robyn struggle to redefine their relationship. Jordan considers a different path, and Shelby faces reality.

The Best Man: The Final Chapters series finale explained

The Best Man: The Final Chapters is an American comedy-drama television miniseries that premiered on Peacock on 22 December 2022. The series is a follow-up to the 1999 film The Best Man and its 2013 sequel, The Best Man Holiday, both written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, who also created the limited series.

The finale of The Best Man: The Final Chapters sees the gang reunite once again, this time for the wedding of Quentin, an untameable womaniser who announced his engagement at the end of The Best Man Holiday. The tropical destination wedding provides the perfect excuse for the friends to come together and show off how fantastic they look, with the cast's appearance defying their age.

The first two episodes of the finale series, created by Lee and Dayna Lynne North, focus on the wedding and have a broader comedic tone, thanks to the focus on Quentin, played by Terrence Howard, whose brash humour showcases his skill at landing a joke. The wedding storyline is wrapped up swiftly, which is a shame as it features Nicole Ari Parker at her spunkiest.

In the third episode, the series becomes a television show, with a massive time jump that allows the characters to settle into their normal lives, which fans had never seen in the celebration-based films. This leap forward also anchors the show's tonal shift as it explores the inherent soapiness of the franchise, with the action driven by the revelation of long-held secrets and the boiling over of long-simmering resentments.

The women of "The Best Man" are more prominently featured in the series, with added dimension to characters originally designed to complicate the lives of their respective beaus. Sanaa Lathan, who plays Robyn, Harper's wife, is explosive in this latest version as she longs to follow her culinary passions and runs headfirst into Harper's selfish ways.

The biggest character glow-up goes to Melissa De Sousa's Shelby, whose function in the show changes from a spicy condiment to a staple food. De Sousa gets her first chance to play the more human side of a broad caricature, and she more than capitalises on it.

The series finale of The Best Man: The Final Chapters successfully concludes the story of the beloved gang, providing a bittersweet ending that celebrates their ensemble reunion while also offering a longitudinal observation of Black Hollywood's rom-com cohort.

How to watch The Best Man and The Best Man Holiday

The Best Man and The Best Man Holiday are now streaming on Peacock. The Best Man Holiday is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.

The Best Man: The Final Chapters, the limited series sequel to The Best Man Holiday, premiered on Peacock on December 22, 2022. All eight episodes were released at once.

The Best Man was released in 1999 and its sequel, The Best Man Holiday, was released in 2013. The Best Man Holiday sees college friends reunite after 15 years for Christmas, only to find that long-simmering rivalries, romances and secrets are reignited.

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