Bel-Airseason 4 will introduce the last missing Banks family member after a major reveal in the season 3 finale.Bel-Airseason 3’s endingfeatured multiple cliffhangers, one of which will lead to the completion of the Banks family as shown inThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.Bel-Airis a re-imagining ofFresh Princerather than a direct reboot, which means many changes have been made, particularly in the show’s tone. Still, both versions of the show focus onthe Banks familyand Will Smith, Aunt Viv’s nephew.
The Banks family quickly became one of the most popular and iconic sitcom families whenThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airpremiered in 1990, almost 35 years ago. The Banks are one ofthe Black families that redefined sitcoms, andBel-Aircontinues to add depth to them.Bel-Airhas added to the interesting and complex dynamics within the Banks family. Things will likely only get more complicated with another addition to the Banks family inBel-Airseason 4.
Aunt Viv’s Pregnancy Sets Up Nicky Banks' Introduction In Bel-Air Season 4
Nicky Banks Was Introduced In The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Season 3
The end ofBel-Airseason 3 revealed that Aunt Viv is pregnant, indicating season 4 will adapt theFresh Princestoryline that led to the birth of Nicholas “Nicky” Banks.Nicky was born at the end ofThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airseason 3, though he didn’t play a main role in the show until its final season. The Nicky storyline was added toFresh Princedue to Janet Hubert, who originally played Aunt Viv, being pregnant in real life.
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Hubert was fired fromThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airafter season 3 and was replaced by Daphne Maxwell Reid, but the Nicky storyline remained. Given the storyline’s circumstances, it was unclear whetherBel-Airwould have Nicky join the Banks family. However, Aunt Viv being pregnant inBel-Airmakes it extremely likely that Nicky will arrive in season 4. TheBel-Airseason 3 finale had hinted at Aunt Viv being pregnant, but it wasn’t until the final moments that the pregnancy was confirmed.
How Nicky’s Birth Will Change The Banks Family In Bel-Air Season 4
Bel-Air Will Likely Take A More Dramatic Approach To The Nicky Storyline
Bel-Airis more of a dramathan a comedy like the originalFresh Princeseries was. Thus, there is a more intense, dramatic approach to each storyline. The introduction of Nicky shouldn’t be an exception, with Aunt Viv’s pregnancy creating many changes in the family’s life.Bel-Airhas fixed Aunt Viv’s originalFresh Princeproblemsby making her a stronger presence outside the home. Her art career has been central to her character and forced her to balance her family responsibilities with work duties.
The birth of Nicky will add to these family responsibilities, and Aunt Viv will likely have to reevaluate her career, which she’s already done several times inBel-Air. Aunt Viv and Uncle Phil’s marriage has also had its fair share of ups and downs, and having another child could lead to even more changes in their relationship. As for the Banks children, Ashley, who is entering high school, will no longer be the youngest. Having a baby in the house will highlight how much the other Banks children are growing up inBel-Air.
Bel-Air
Cast
A gritty and more grounded reimagining of the ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks as Will Smith. After falling afoul of a drug lord and his gang in his native West Philadelphia, Will Smith moves to a gated community in Bel-Air with his wealthy Aunt Vivian (Cassandra Freeman) and Uncle Phil (Adrian Holmes). Not only must Will adjust to his new environment, but he’s also forced to deal with his past to embrace his future.
