Beauty in Black: Empire built on secrets, lies

The show’s second season, which recently premiered, plunges us deeper into this world. We see Kimmie, a character who started as an exotic dancer, now stepping into a position of significant power within the Bellarie family. It’s quite a journey from her initial circumstances, a path that’s far from simple. As Tyler Perry himself mentioned, fans were left wanting more after the first season, and it sounds like the second part is delivering on the drama. Kimmie, who was once a victim, is now apparently "calling the shots," as one report puts it. This shift in power is the kind of thing that makes you wonder about the true meaning of success and control.
What’s particularly compelling is how the show explores the idea of who truly holds power. Horace Bellarie, the patriarch who started it all, has even revealed he’s battling cancer and has placed his trust, and his inheritance, in Kimmie’s hands. This, naturally, has sent shockwaves through his family. We're seeing characters like Mallory, who was once at the helm, fiercely protecting her position, leading to intense confrontations. And then there are the cliffhangers – mysterious invasions, life-threatening accidents involving loved ones, and hidden relationships coming to light. It’s a tangled web, and you can’t help but be curious about how these intricate plotlines will resolve. Will Kimmie maintain her newfound empire, or will the Bellaries' own secrets consume them?