According to Peacock, season two picks up with Will at "a crossroads in his life as a new figure comes into his life who challenges what he's learned in Bel-Air and competes for control of his influence." We will see him try to balance this while navigating life at home and attempting to rebuild trust with the Banks family.
We'll also see Will and Carlton grow closer, though they'll still come across challenges along the way. Meanwhile, Hilary will continue to grow as an influencer, and viewers will see how that "spills over into her relationship with Jazz."
As for Vivian and Phil, they'll continue to navigate the relatable struggles of marriage and family while trying to "forge their own career paths and reconnect to the things that are important to them."
Carla Banks Waddles, who's replaced Newson and TJ Brady as showrunner, said season two will "continue to find ways to push the envelope and feel refreshing and unique while also honoring the heart of the legacy series." "Last season was very much about the introduction to the Banks family world, and this season we get to go deeper with some of the themes we touched on — what it truly means to be a family even when it's challenging," she explained in a statement. "How do you rebuild trust within a family? How do you find your own way, your individualism within a family?"
