Bel-Air First Look | Will vs. Uncle Phil 

This looks so insanely good, that youthful-suppressed emotion not know where or how to go, But Uncle Phil bringing it back and helping refocus it. World needs more of that right now.

I love the way that young man has Will's mannerisms down! when Will tried to be tough and tried not to cry but he starts tearing up anyway... he really studied and I love that! 😍

He may not be James Avery, but the guy playing Uncle Phil is doing great in the role.

I know it's supposed to be more dramatic but I can't help but want Jazz to be thrown out the car 🤣🤣🤣

3:36 “I ain’t never had no Daddy. I’ve been my own man”. 😭 Jabari Banks nailed it with that line. The emotion was everything.

Damn, I've missed having that uncle Phil wisdom.

Whoever thought that I would like another Uncle Phil, but I think I'm gonna like this guy as Uncle Phil. He has that same calm, but authoritative demeanor that made the original Uncle Phil such a force to be reckoned with. Yet, what I like about this new Uncle Phil, is he doesn't feel like a copy cat. He does a great job adding his own flavor to the character without diminishing from the original one.

I think I’m gonna have to separate the original from this to like it. Feel this can be really good, but comparing it to the original will definitely ruin it for me. This is just something new with well known names and I want to give it a chance.

Love uncle Phil’s calmness and strength. Many young men need men like this in their lives. I pray this show can reach them so they can get valuable father figure lessons from it.

He really studied Will S so good, you can see it on the part when hes holding back tears, those movements were the same that Will S have done, its amazing

What I always loved about Will's and Uncle Phil's relationship is the fact that they are not even blood-related.

wow . The head movements when he was trying not to cry is so Will🙌🏽 Can’t wait to see this

SO sick that this started off as an Idea, and Will actually saw the talent and potential in the pilot trailer

That kid is good that little nuances he did without even saying anything, trying to hold it together tryin to look tough but being vulnerable at the same time! 👏👏👏👏

The relationship between Will and Uncle Phil in the original was a highlight not just of the show, but of TV in general. And it's repeated here- at no point does Phil talk down to Will, or condescend him, or yell. He talks to Will man to man, stays calm and lays out not just the potential consequences of his impulsiveness, but what he stands to gain by staying on the path he (Phil) has laid out for him. I am REALLY excited for this new series. :-D

Just watched this show and I couldn't believe how good it was. It kept me watchful and wanting more.

This is a “don’t knock it until you try it” show for me.

Binged the first 3 episodes. Goodness this show is going to be legendary. I’m calling it now! The ESSENCE of each original character is still there, this is just a drama not a comedy. And it’s REAL. They never got to cuss and fully express everything on network TV but now we’re able to get a full spectrum of emotions. I’m loving it. And it’s already ordered for 2 seasons so maybe we won’t have to wait too long between seasons 🤞🏾

30 years later and we getting a reboot on the flip side. Amazing!!!!

James Avery is the originator of Philip Banks. He set the tone. But I can see this new guy taking that tone and doing justice to it. This was a really good heart to heart. He doesn't scold will or ground him. He tries to reason with him. Keeping his voice steady and talking to him man-to-man. He sounds genuine and reassuring. And I know the handshake will work into a hug down the road. Well may not of had a father growing up but he has one right now trying to stop him from making a huge mistake that could cost him his life. The casting is brilliant and you really feel for Will and Phil trying to make this situation work.

Does NOT feel like the 90s TV show... And I love that. Glad to see this generation of young black people getting a solid show from a NEEDED perspective.

Jabari Banks is awesome! He encapsulates Will Smith perfectly! The swagger, the emotion, and the confidence. Jabari studied really well, and I’m enjoying Bel-Air. Will has always been my spirit animal as a little kid of the original series! I want this series to last a long time! 🎙🔥🏋🏾‍♂️

As a Philadelphian and a Fresh Prince fan… This is right. A completely different, dramatic take on a classic.

I love this show so much. I already binge watched the first three episodes. Great writing, great actors, great production. This show is exquisite.

Adrian Holmes as Phil Banks is great. I remember him from Smallville where he played multiple different characters.

I love the tone of the show. Still very much reflects on the REAL reasons why he went to Bel air to begin without comic relief. Wish it was on more streaming platforms tho

I will always love the original, but this looks good! Edit: thanks for the likes! 😁👍🏼

No one can play Uncle Phil like James Avery. Phillip Banks was the dad we all needed growing up

It's nice that we're getting a reboot of Bel-Air, but... it just doesn't feel the same knowing that James Avery is gone..

Bro why is he swaying like that😂 it’s like he’s listening to I’ll be missing you by puff daddy all in his feels 😂

Obviously this is a much more dramatised version but what made Fresh Prince of Bel Air a joy to watch because of the comedy. The comedic timing from each character. Including from the late great James Avery who played Uncle Phil 🙏🏿. With that said this does look interesting but nothing will beat the original no matter if Will Smith is involved...facts or definite truth?

I watched the first episode Sunday. I'm on the 2nd one now. For this to be his first roll I think he is doing a phenomenal job. I'm so.... blown away.👏👏 The whole cast is great. I think y'all did a wonderful job in casting and everything else😃

now i am thinking what happens in your house if someone says the wrong thing i can see it now your arm goes back and you beat them

3:46 "A real man takes the time to consider the consequences to his actions." Will, when I was a boy, I was so close to idolizing you; though before I did, I came to my senses, I remembered what God shared in his word, you are just a man. You actions this Oscar weekend was disappointing. You've allowed a women you chose, who has made your business known, and also made it know that she did not favor traditional marriages to break your home. God is the center for a reason. You argue against it, but every family I've witnessed that took this fact very seriously has been married and stuck together for decades upon decades. Now, you've allowed her to get away with disrespecting the sanctity of marriage, your marriage. If you don't correct course, you two will not survive. I don't wish this upon, it's just ostensibly obvious, the volcano beneath your eyes is roaring. You are justifiable upset. If you've done something to have also aided in get decisions to step out, hey, maybe y'all should then stop speaking publicly about personal info no one asked y'all about.

So hype for this! Looks like a quality re-telling of the same story. Ones a sitcom, this is more a drama and it looks so good! Mixed feels but in a good way I think!

why did they make fresh prince into a soap opera

This looks so good! I won’t compare it to the iconic 90s sitcom since we all watch that to this day and we still can! It doesn’t mean we have to choose one or the other. The more the merrier! I was a little Eh but after this clip, I’m definitely hyped. This Will has the Will manners down but is still himself and I especially liked the Jazz actor. He has the harder job since he will be the comedic relief in this drama but he seemed to do well. Even had Jazz’s high tilt voice. 02/13 is marked on my calendar!

This Clip Hits Home For Me, Especially when he said, He didn’t have a father. Thank You Will 😭🙏🏼❤️❤️

I love that they actually went for this. The source material worked so well for a drama because realistically this is how it would be. Of course we didn't watch Fresh Prince for its realism, we watched for the laughs and the cries it brought to us

Man, I was blown away by the trailer. Now after seeing this sneak peek... I know this series is gonna be incredible! Can't wait! The emotion behind it... you can tell so much love has been put into the creation of this show.

They took a show with heart and soul and laughter and turned it into a drama with only beautiful people in it...

Come on Will! Just post the whole episode we wont tell no one!

will and uncle phil perfectly capture that dramatic moment between the two from the original. and they channel them so perfectly it’s so surreal!

I love this i got goosebumps watching this I grew up with and always loved the fresh prince and I appreacite the the reboot because its a similiar story but two completly different takes on fresh prince because the OG series was comedy and and we all loved it and thats why the emotional parts just hitted different back then and now the reboot is more dramatic and darker and I love it. Of course you cant compare the two because they are like two diffrent genres Im looking forward to this series and I just love the fact that this was born out of one fans selfmade trailer of an darker version of fresh prince. So for everybody who actually read this dont try to compare it its not possible. I wish you all peace and health

If only Will could take a joke like Jada takes other men

I can NOT wait for this! Always loved this show and can’t wait to see this reboot!

Anybody else think Will in the thumbnail look animated? 😂

It is exciting to enjoy this from a dramatic standpoint this time around. Well done.

Imagine if they do the remake episode of when his biological "father" comes back to his life... I feel like with this atmosphere it's gonna be emotional as hell...

I have been watching Bel Air and it's a phenomenal watch. Jabari is like a young version of Will truly great casting. Rest in Peace Uncle Phil

This looks amazing! The gentleman playing uncle Phil is giving me Delroy Lindo vibes and I am here for it! 🔥🔥🔥

Loved the original show and when I first saw this I was scared but if you watch this without comparing to the original series it doesn’t look bad just give this series a chance cause I’m pretty interested now

Yes my people... It's ok to love the original one AND this one as well. Can't wait 👍🏻

This one is a lil bit more serious I'm intrigued will definitely watch

I hope people stop caring about you will smith. Your reaction to Chris Rock's joke was childish and and act just for your "wife". Your first reaction to his joke was real. You laughed at Chris' joke then you saw jada roll her eyes. Alopecia is not a life threatening condition. It is hair loss. I am experiencing hair loss and get reminded all the time. These people are not even joking. Yet I take it in stride. Sorry will but I am not on your side. You were brilliant in Six Degrees. It has been all downhill since then. You need to PUBLICLY apologize to Chris. I'm not talking about some knee jerk half assed apology that is an attempt to revive your career in a few months. You need to do it NOW!!! Good Luck

I was not thrilled about the reboot at the beginning when they announced it. However, after viewing the first three episodes of Bel-Air, I liked and enjoy on the direction of the reboot is going by making the changing the major characters by twisting their personalities and giving them more vulnerabilities in order make make the show more ground. I enjoyed Carlton Banks character changed from the original show to making him more resentful and jealous towards his cousin, Will and feel threatened by his presence because Carlton was the major Alpha in school. He would do anything get rid of his cousin no matter the cost In addition, he struggled with a cocaine addition as well. Also, I liked on how the reboot changed Hillary from dimwitted airhead to a social media influencer who is a gifted in the arts of culinary and odds with her mother in different points of view. Geoffrey’s character was changed more of a confidant and friend to the Banks family opposed of merely being the wisecracking butler. I also watched on Uncle Phil was more reluctant of bringing Will to LA and felt using his influence on the justice system was crossing the line, but he did the right thing by bringing his nephew because He knew that Will was a good kid who was in a bad stituation in the wrong place at the wrong time. I liked on how they expanded the thug’s character and I believe that he would go into alliance with Carlton and his sidekick, Conner due to them of sharing a common enemy towards Will. What gave it away was Conner’s corrupt grandfather who is a federal judge would make the thug’s criminal charges go away and used his influence to have Will prosecuted instead.

Uncle Phil reminds me of an uncle of mine who was part politician part gangster, he walked with bodyguards and had bounty hunters working for him.

I know the show I grew up with had alot of comedy in there but there was always deep dramatic moments and they are definitely capturing those deep moments. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Who cares about the Super Bowl when this is coming after!!!!!!

This is really amazing, superb look and the general intensity and the guidance of Uncle Phil brings back memories plus is executed so well.

I love how Will turn the show into a completely different direction. I love how Hillary is not so dumb found, Ashley is not so innocent, Carlton is not so bougie, Geoffrey is not a butler (assuming), Jazz did not come from Philly with Will(interesting), and how Will friend from Philly will fit into the show. This is so good. Thank God I thought it was going to be a no. Leave Fresh Prince like it was but Bel-Air is good.

I’m sorry but no one can do uncle Phil like James Avery (rest in peace) this would have been perfect for James

Big hail from Barbados Will! This is going to be a classic series.... Already I'm loving it. The actors playing the characters are excellent for the roles. Just as I use to watch the old show, I'll be looking forward to seeing every episode of this new series. Yoho to Bel-Air!!!!

The show is absolutely phenomenal, I’m about to rewatch the first 3 episodes again. I’m so excited to have another show to look forward to every week

2:11 That's Jazz? Can't wait to see how he gets thrown out (at least, considering he DOES ever get thrown out).

I've watched all 3 episodes and I must say this show is damn good. I love it! Uncle Phil and the basketball coach are serious eye candy 🙌🏾🤸🏾‍♀️ lol

3:40 aged like fine wine after the Oscar incident

Uncle Phil outta SLAP some sense into Will.

Damn, I can’t even lie. When “Uncle Phil” asked if Will cares if he lives or dies, the look on Will’s face as he ponders that question reminded me of a young Will Smith. Like when he had to come clean about the Speed he had in locker that got Carlton sent to the ER. This show might be ridiculous but the Actors seem to be doing a really good job…

Just watched the first episode. Really enjoyed it!!! Looking forward to what the rest of the series has to offer 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I really like the new Geoffrey and Jazz 😁😅🥳🥳

This is the ENERGY we need. Can’t wait! Best way to really enjoy this is to not compare to the sitcom. Look at this with a different pair of lenses and vibe.

This show better have a moment where uncle phil say "we?" 😅

he study will to the tea them facial teary is priceless

I’m loving the interpretation of new uncle Phil and curious on how the actor will portray him. It’s definitely big shoes to fill, since we all love James Avery

They gave jazz money? Instead of throwing him out of his own car😂

What would Uncle Phil say about Will’s night at the Oscar’s?

Ok so now I gotta buy another dang streaming network what the heck sheesh... All these streaming networks about to add up to my cable bill.

It doesn't have the same essence, Will Smith is Will Smith...

Unpopular Opinion but they could've pumped the money from this reboot into an ORIGINAL black story. I'm tired of the reboots and we really need some original content for this new generation. The thing that made the 90s so iconic was the varied shows and movies that depicted black people in different walks of life, both comedic and dramatic. It's sad that here we are 30 years later and the 90s STILL outshines the modern day in representation AND creativity! Sad

Half of fresh prince of bell air was the fat jokes....now what, Uncle Phil is fit

This is gonna be a classic in a few years, mark my words!

The scoring of that phone call scene is awesome.

The fact that you can watch this interaction between Will and Phil and picture James speaking to Will, as well as the young actor here perfectly capturing all of his mannerisms and facial expressions with ease shows the tallent on display here, it is a perfect spiritual successor to the Fresh Prince

OG show: *Literally kicks Jazz out of his property* New show: Here's a Benny, buy something nice.

Salute to Eazy The Block Captain

He has Will’s mannerisms down when he’s about to cry

This like bel air mixed with Power🤣🤣 and I LIKE THAT!

I actually like the idea of doing a reboot that takes the show in a completely different direction.

I love how Jazz gives me Jason Weaver/Ray J vibes😍 the casting is phenomenal!!!

If I wasn't gonna watch this series before, I'm definitely going to watch it after this performance 💯

I love the fact that Bel-Air showed how Dark the Original Fresh Prince series was aside from it being funny it can also be given that SUPER serious Tone EPIC SHOW.

We get it people. It’s not the original 😒. Before you judge the show , at least watch it before you criticize it . It’s good. They did an amazing job.

Now this is a story all about a show rebooted upside down

This was good but was I the only one waiting for jazz to get thrown out the car🤣

Will Smith an example of the life of a father and a son. I'm rooting for you at the Oscars you fan Nanda do Brasil kisa

New Will weirdly looks like he's from the metaverse

Can we expect a GI Jane cameo?

He has the same lip-quiver as "How come he don't want me, man?"

Why Will look like he got put through a strainer and now is an elongated version of himself? Walking around like Master Shake’s straw from Aqua Teen Hunger Force 😂

So this is not going to be fun and I can see myself crying...a lot! But I do love the actor they have playing Uncle Phil. I've seen him a lot of things and he's always been A+.