Netflix Publicizes Tyler Perry Sequence, ‘The place There’s Smoke’

Tyler Perry stands as probably the most prolific filmmakers and TV producers working as we speak. Lately, he’s developed a wide-reaching skilled relationship with Netflix. Now, the streaming big has introduced a brand-new sequence from Perry, “The place There’s Smoke.” Whereas there isn’t any premiere date, Netflix has launched filming data and confirmed the forged, which incorporates a “Survivor” alum.

The official Netflix X account confirmed {that a} brand-new sequence from Perry, known as “The place There’s Smoke,” had just lately entered manufacturing and would encompass 16 episodes. Relating to the present’s premise, Netflix stated, “(The place There’s Smoke will) Comply with a crew of firefighters as they battle high-stakes emergencies… and the private fires that await them at dwelling.”

The social media publish additionally confirmed the forged, that includes Tyler Lepley, Mike Merrill, Da’Vinci, Eltony Williams, Brock O’Hurn, Joe Hunter (Survivor 50), Karen Obilom, Brittany S. Corridor, Mariah Goodie, Jordan Rodriguezand Judi Moon.

In response to DeadlinePerry will write, direct, and produce the upcoming sequence, which comes from his personal Tyler Perry Studios. Angi Bones and Tony Strickland are additionally manufacturing companions for “The place There’s Smoke.”

Perry entered right into a multi-year artistic partnership with Netflix in 2023 after launching profitable movies with the streamer, similar to “A Fall From Grace,” “A Madea Homecoming,” and “A Jazzman’s Blues.” A few of his films and exhibits since signing the deal embody “The Six Triple Eight,” “Mea Culpa,” and “Magnificence In Black.”

Relating to the latter of the three, Netflix introduced in December 2025 that the sequence would return for a 3rd season. The information got here forward of the premiere for the second a part of the present’s sophomore season. Season three of “Magnificence in Black” may even be its last after premiering in October 2024.

Thus far, followers have typically constructive reactions to the information of Perry’s “The place There’s Smoke” sequence, with many providing humorous takes and evaluating the filmmaker to Ryan Murphy.

One individual wrote, “So 911 however with a Tyler Perry spin on it.” Somebody joked in regards to the quick manufacturing timeline on Perry’s exhibits, saying, “All the sequence might be accomplished earlier than the shut of enterprise Friday.”

A special X consumer said, “Firehouse drama with Tyler Perry depth, yeah, that is about to development.” One other social media consumer stated, “Tyler Perry actually noticed each different occupation get a drama at stated, ‘firefighters deserve 16 episodes of chaps too.'”

Lastly, somebody who would not have excessive hopes for “The place There’s Smoke” wrote, “One other predictable Tyler Perry melodrama dressed up as firefighter motion. Why does he preserve recycling the identical drained soap-opera tropes as a substitute of giving us one thing contemporary?”

The announcement of Perry’s “The place There’s Smoke” comes after the prolific filmmaker has been accused of various levels of sexual assault in opposition to two males with whom he had skilled relationships. In response to PEOPLEthe primary lawsuit was filed by actor Derek Dixon, and he is suing for a reported $260 million. Dixon labored with Perry on exhibits like “The Oval” and “Ruthless.”

Dixon claims Perry fostered “a coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic” between the 2 of them. This got here after they initially met in 2019. Perry’s authorized staff launched an announcement following the lawsuit, saying, “Tyler is not going to be shaken down, and we’re assured these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.”