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Look: 'Barbershop' Series Gets Photos, February Premiere on Prime Video

Jermaine Fowler stars as Travis Walker, who returns to a changed Chicago barbershop in the eight-episode comedy.

  • Amazon Prime Video announced the new Barbershop comedy series will premiere all 8 episodes on February 10, 2027, exclusively in more than 240 countries, with Jermaine Fowler leading the ensemble cast.
  • The series continues the beloved film franchise that began in 2002 and earned nearly $200 million worldwide, with original film co-writer Marshall Todd returning as co-showrunner.
  • Walker returns to Chicago hoping to honor his grandfather's legacy at the iconic barbershop, but finds the shop and city have changed. The ensemble features Brett Gray, Punkie Johnson, and Roy Wood Jr., with guest stars Zack Fox and Ego Nwodim.
  • Prime Video released two first-look images introducing the cast and offering a glimpse at the show's updated Chicago setting. The complete-season release allows viewers to watch the full series immediately without waiting for weekly installments.
  • This production marks the second television adaptation of the Barbershop franchise, following a single-season sitcom that previously aired on Showtime. Amazon MGM Studios produces the project to expand the original 2002 film's legacy.
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