I'd only came into this show in the mid-1990s when it was nearly ending. I later caught some random episodes as reruns. But it was my first time seeing Will Smith (before Independence Day and Men in Black) and it's one of my favorite James Avery (RIP) roles (who was the original Shredder from TMNT though I didn't know his name back then). But Smith and Avery had so much chemistry on the show, which was helped by Avery's TV wife and kids, especially Carlton, who would later host AFV. I'm not sure what happened to the others, but I hope they're doing well! It's funny, touching, sometimes emotional, sweet and good for those of you wanting a wholesome family sitcom. Let's see if we can find some reruns somewhere, okay?

This is my first time doing a review, I'm doing it for my English class and I chose to write a paper about the culture that was exhibited in the fresh prince of bel air.This show has always been a good show I love how it shows the different stereotypes of African Americans. This show gave its viewer something different by actually showing a black wealthy family rather then the usual poor black family that televisions show. Uncle Phil demonstrated hard working father that provided for his family and I love how he let his background push him to becoming the judge. Also, the dark skin Aunt Viv showed a independent women who went to work everyday and had a career of her own.

I remember watching this show when I was a kid and it's fun to see that it still remains as funny today in re-runs as it was then.Before he was a big movie star Will Smith was great in this sitcom playing a character that although wasn't a massive leap from his usual persona was a great sitcom character. He luckily was supported by good writing and a clever supporting cast, including the much missed James Avery.While it looks a little bit dated now and not all of the jokes will be understood by a modern audience, I think the essence of what made the show work still remains. It's a fish out of water tale really.Also,with only six seasons being made the show got out while it was still largely on top. And not many sitcoms can say that.

The show is quite entertaining, but also has problems.Both Carlton (the middle child son) and the Butler are played kind of wooden and unreal. The butler could because I was comparing him with Niles the butler in "The nanny", which could be too high a standard.Will Smith gets increasingly annoying in the first three seasons, I mean the kid becomes more and more selfish and obnoxious. Don't get me wrong he is entertaining and fun to watch, but it is hard to like that kind of person.To think of it most characters Will Smith plays (in bad boy, independence day, men in black, I robot) are kind of the same, an obnoxious narcissist fall in love with himself. Maybe he is just playing himself, even the character's name is the same.From the fourth season he is starting to get serious about his life and looking more like a real person with real problems.The bright spots are the farther (Philip Banks, played by James Avery) who plays a from rags to riches black lawyer quite convincingly and gives this show a lot of credibility. And the youngest daughter (Ashley Banks) who is cute and quite lovable. Hilary (the oldest daughter), who is also a bit unreal but not as much as Carlton and the Butler, could be quite funny in some occasions.Overall the show is good pastime.