Amazon Prime Video Will Premiere Barbershop Series
The new eight-episode comedy series will debut on Amazon Prime Video on February 10, 2027.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Comedy
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Amazon MGM Studios is set to premiere a new Barbershop television series on February 10, 2027. Starring Jermaine Fowler as Travis Walker, the show will consist of eight episodes.
Why it matters
The project continues the legacy of the original Barbershop film franchise, which began in 2002 and spawned multiple sequels and a spinoff. The series aims to leverage the cultural footprint established by the original film trilogy.
The original three Barbershop films grossed nearly $200 million worldwide. The new series follows the franchise history that includes a previous one-season sitcom on Showtime.
The players
Jermaine Fowler
He is the lead actor starring as Travis Walker in the new series.
Kevin Hart
He is a prominent comedian and actor serving as an executive producer for the series.
Amazon MGM Studios
This is the production company responsible for developing and producing the series.
Marshall Todd
He serves as a showrunner tasked with overseeing the creative production of the series.
Max Searle
He shares showrunner responsibilities to guide the series production.
The details
Produced by Amazon MGM Studios with executive producer Kevin Hart, the show is led by showrunners Marshall Todd and Max Searle. The comedy is set in Chicago, continuing the narrative foundation established by the earlier films.
Timeline
The first Barbershop film was released in 2002.
A sequel film was released in 2004.
A Beauty Shop spinoff film was released in 2005.
A third Barbershop sequel film was released in 2016.
The new Barbershop series will premiere on February 10, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The series extends the brand established by the 2002 Barbershop film by transitioning the setting and characters into a long-form episodic format. This move highlights the ongoing industry trend of rebooting established intellectual property for streaming platforms.
Viewers will be able to stream all eight episodes exclusively on Amazon Prime Video starting in February. This release provides a direct continuation of the franchise for existing fans of the film series.
The takeaway
This production demonstrates the continued value of legacy film brands in driving content strategy for major streaming services. Fans can anticipate a return to the familiar Chicago setting when the series debuts early in 2027.
What happens next
The series will hold its premiere on February 10, 2027.
Further reading
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