If you’re looking for a series full of plot twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Beauty in Black is it. The story follows two women who find themselves trapped in a world of manipulation and danger.
The Plot
The narrative centers on two women essentially held hostage by a high-stakes pimp and a fixer named Jules. While the women are just trying to make a living, they find themselves stripped of their agency and constantly threatened with jail time. Jules uses false allegations to keep them under his thumb, ensuring they stay trapped in his cycle.
The Power of Jules
Jules is the ultimate "go-to" guy for the elite; he’s a master at getting people off the hook by paying off police and doing the "dirty work" no one else will touch. Because of his reach and what he’s capable of, he is widely feared. He treats the women's lives as collateral, forcing them to work for him indefinitely to pay off manufactured debts.
Why You Should Watch
While the show is undeniably good, it is heavy and a lot to take in emotionally. One of the highlights is the use of flashbacks, which give us a deep dive into Kimmie’s past. These scenes provide essential context on her history and how she formed her ride-or-die friendship with Rain.
There are two seasons of this on Netflix if this is your kind of show then I would watch it.
SEASON 2:
I finally started Season 2 of Beauty in Black, and honestly, it’s just not hitting the mark. The whole experience feels like a massive contradiction—the story is being rushed through "everywhere," yet the actual scenes and acting feel incredibly dragged out.The acting is the biggest letdown; the expressions feel flat and unconvincing, making everything feel bland and hollow. Instead of genuine tension, we're just getting a constant cycle of cliffhangers and "edge-sitting" moments that are stretched across multiple episodes just to keep us watching. It feels like a lot of "here and there" without any real substance or direction. Very disappointing. I am only in season 4 out of 16 and to be honest some parts are catching my attention and other parts just seem dragged out.
