The Upshawsare still solid as a rock, as Netflix has officially announced thatthe sitcomwill return with Part 4 — and it’s coming sooner than you might think. Along with the renewal,Netflixrevealed that new episodes of the series will debut in just a few months on August 17. The announcement was accompanied by a brief video featuring starKim Fieldsbreaking the news to the rest of the core cast. Part 3 of the series was released earlier this year in February.
Initially premiering in 2021,The Upshawsfollows its title characters,a Black working-class familyin Indiana trying their best to make it through their professional and personal lives. It introduced audiences to married couple Bernard/Bennie (Mike Epps) and Regina (Fields), high school sweethearts who have been through their fair share of ups and downs. Through thick and thin, the duo work to give their children a good life, including their two daughters Aaliyah (Khali Spraggins) and Maya (Journey Christine), their eldest son Bernard Jr. (Jermelle Simon), and Bennie’s son Kelvin (Diamond Lyons). While viewers saw the ins and outs of the family, the show offered looks into Bennie and Regina’s work lives.Wanda Sykesalso stars as Regina’s sister Lucretia, who has an ongoing feud with Bennie and offers financial support to the family.
What Happened in Part 3?
When viewers last saw the Upshaws, they were confronting obstacles on several fronts. Through much of Part 3, Regina struggled to find a new job after she quit her previous one. She ultimately found work at a clinic, thanks to some previous connections. She also continued trying to pursue her hopes ofreturning to collegefor her Master’s degree. Meanwhile, Bennie cycled through different car garage-related endeavors and dealt with some drama on the Kelvin front. As Part 3 ended, Regina struggled more noticeablywith depression, causing her to leave home. Finally, after moving farther away with his mother and her boyfriend, Kelvin made a surprise appearance at the Upshaw residence, saying he wanted to live with Bennie.
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The Upshawswas created by Sykes andRegina Y. Hicks, who formerly worked on series such asThe L Word: Generation Q,Girlfriends,Insecure, and more. Hicks, Epps, Sykes,Page Hurwitz, andNiles Kirchnerexecutive produced.Tony Hicksserves as co-producer,Marc Solakianproduces, andMark Alton Brownacts as co-executive producer. Additional cast includesMichel Estime,Page Kennedy,Gabrielle Dennis,Daria Johns, andLeonard Earl Howze, among others.
Parts 1-3 ofThe Upshawsare available now on Netflix. Part 4 will premiere on Thursday, August 17. Watch the official announcement video below:
