The beloved series Bel-Air concluded with a heartfelt farewell for young Will, marking the end of his transformative journey. The finale depicted Will, portrayed by Jabari Banks, at a pivotal moment as he prepared to leave the comfort of Bel-Air to embrace a new chapter at the University of Pennsylvania.

In a delightful twist, the final episode featured a special appearance by none other than Will Smith, the original Fresh Prince. His presence in the poignant scene added a layer of nostalgia and wisdom, perfectly capturing the essence of the series’ enduring spirit.

As Smith’s character engaged with the young protagonist, he offered a reflective and encouraging perspective on the uncertainties of the future. “Stepping into the future’s kind of scary, huh?” he gently queried, setting the stage for an exchange filled with warmth and insight.

Will, poised to return to his roots in Philadelphia, acknowledged the inevitability of mistakes as part of life’s journey. “Don’t worry about having all of the answers. Nobody does,” he advised, adding a touch of humor with, “Eat a cheesesteak — just not every day, because cholesterol is real.” His words captured the essence of living authentically and embracing the full spectrum of human experience.

The heartfelt conversation culminated in a symbolic fist bump, with Smith offering reassurance in his parting words: “I’ll let you in on a little secret: We’re going to be alright.” This moment encapsulated the show’s enduring message of growth, resilience, and the promise of new beginnings.

Banks called the reunion “a beautiful bow on the series” in a statement celebrating the finale.

“I truly believe we placed a beautiful bow on this series, weaving together past, present, and future in a way that feels both earned and heartfelt,” he said, per Today.com. “To have had the opportunity to work with Will was an absolute honor — pure joy, and another dream checked off the bucket list.”

“His cameo in Bel-Air feels like a truly poetic return, and I’m beyond excited for fans — not only of our show, Bel-Air, but of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air — to experience it and feel that full-circle moment for themselves,” he continued.

Bel-Air premiered in 2022 on Peacock, created by Morgan Stevenson Cooper. Cooper went viral on social media in 2019 after he shared a short film reimagining The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as a drama. Smith praised the project as a “brilliant” new iteration “for the next generation” and helped Cooper develop the project. Smith and Cooper both served as executive producers on the series.

Now, Bel-Air has come to an end after four seasons and 38 episodes.

Bel-Air is streaming now on Peacock.