Tyler Perry's New Firefighter Drama 'Where There's Smoke' Heads to Netflix

The series, starring Tyler Lepley and Da'Vinci, has begun production in Atlanta.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Netflix has announced a new firefighter drama series from Tyler Perry called 'Where There's Smoke'. The show will follow the personal and professional lives of a group of firefighters in 16 hourlong episodes, all of which Perry wrote, directed and produced. The cast includes Tyler Lepley, Da'Vinci, Mike Merrill, Eltony Williams, Brittany S. Hall, Brock O'Hurn and Karen Obilom, who have all worked on previous Tyler Perry projects, as well as real-life fire captain Joe Hunter, Mariah Goodie, Jordan Rodriguez and Judi Moon. Production has officially kicked off in Atlanta.

Why it matters

Tyler Perry's new firefighter drama series 'Where There's Smoke' marks the latest project in his ongoing partnership with Netflix. The show will bring a new perspective to the popular firefighter drama genre, with Perry's signature storytelling style and a diverse cast of both established and up-and-coming actors.

The details

The 16-episode series will follow the personal and professional lives of a group of firefighters. Perry wrote, directed and produced the entire series. The cast includes several actors who have worked with Perry before, as well as some new faces, including real-life fire captain Joe Hunter.

  • Production on 'Where There's Smoke' has officially kicked off in Atlanta.
  • Part 2 of the second season of Tyler Perry's 'Beauty in Black' is set to premiere on March 19, 2026.

The players

Tyler Perry

An American actor, filmmaker, playwright, and entrepreneur who has created multiple popular TV shows and films.

Tyler Lepley

An American actor who has starred in several Tyler Perry productions.

Da'Vinci

An American actor who has also worked with Tyler Perry on previous projects.

Angi Bones

A producer at Tyler Perry Studios who is working on 'Where There's Smoke'.

Tony Strickland

A producer at Tyler Perry Studios who is working on 'Where There's Smoke'.

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What’s next

Part 2 of the second season of Tyler Perry's 'Beauty in Black' is set to premiere on March 19, 2026, providing more content from the prolific filmmaker.

The takeaway

Tyler Perry's new firefighter drama series 'Where There's Smoke' represents the latest collaboration between the acclaimed producer and Netflix, further expanding his creative footprint in the entertainment industry and bringing a fresh perspective to the popular firefighter drama genre.