Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for New Comedy "Barbershop" Starring Jermaine Fowler

Prime Video has today announced the premiere date for its upcoming original comedy series Barbershop inspired by the film franchise of the same name.







All eight episodes of the first season will be available on Wednesday, February 10.

Travis "Trav" Walker returns to Chicago hoping to honor his grandfather's legacy at the iconic Calvin's barbershop, but the shop has changed, and so has the city. As Trav struggles to find his place among a new crew of barbers and loyal customers, Calvin's remains what it's always been, a place for sharp fades, sharp opinions, and a community that always has something to say.

The comedy stars Jermaine Fowler, Brett Gray, Punkie Johnson, Roy Wood Jr., E.J. Bonilla, Bresha Webb, Bokeem Woodbine, Tiana Okoye and Langston Kerman.

Guest stars in the first season include Zack Fox, Ego Nwodim, Diallo Riddle, Ziwe, Tituss Burgess, Comedian CP, Devon Walker and Belmont Cameli.

Marshall Todd and Max Searle serve as co-showrunners on the comedy. They executive produce with Fowler, Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, Mike Stein, Tiffany Brown, Bradley Gardner, Cameron Burnett, Autumn Bailey-Ford, George L. Tillman, Robert Teitel and director Oz Rodriguez. Amazon MGM Studios, MGM Television, Hartbeat Productions, Busy B Entertainment, Prominent Productions and State Street Pictures produce.