Tyler Perry's new Netflix drama follows firefighters battling blazes and personal demons. With a stellar cast, explore the heat of their lives on and off duty.
- March 4, 2026
AceShowbiz - Tyler Perry's Where There's Smoke is a fresh firefighter drama series recently set up at Netflix by the prolific filmmaker Tyler Perry. The show will consist of 16 episodes and delve into the lives of firefighters as they face the demanding nature of their profession while dealing with personal conflicts and emotional challenges.
The cast features Tyler Lepley as Owen, Mike Merrill portraying Cameron, Da'Vinchi (known for BMF and All American) playing Noah, and Eltony Williams as Jermaine. Supporting actors include Brock O'Hurn, Joe Hunter, Karen Obilom, Brittany S. Hall, Mariah Goodie, Jordan Rodriguez, and Judi Moon, who plays Darcy.
The storyline centers on a group of firefighters navigating the high-risk demands of their jobs, confronting fractured relationships, personal struggles, and the emotional toll that comes with saving lives amid danger and heartbreak. Production is underway in Atlanta.
Tyler Perry is producing the series alongside Angi Bones and Tony Strickland for Tyler Perry Studios. This project continues the ongoing creative collaboration between Perry and Netflix, where he is engaged in a multi-year first-look deal to write, direct, and produce both feature films and television series.
Other recent Netflix collaborations include Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black, which was renewed for a third season, the World War II film Six Triple Eight starring Kerry Washington, and the legal drama Mea Culpa featuring Kelly Rowland. Perry’s prior Netflix projects include the period drama A Jazzman's Blues, the thriller A Fall From Grace, and A Madea Homecoming, the twelfth film in his popular Madea franchise.
