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A Different World

«The new class just enrolled.»

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Year
2026
Age rating
TV-14
Seasons
1 season · 10 episodes
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Comedy Drama
Production
  • Netflix
  • Honey Chile Entertainment
  • Undisputed Cinema
  • The Carsey-Werner Company
Director
Felicia Pride
Starring
Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece

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About the series

The story follows Deborah Wayne as she begins her freshman year at Hillman College, a historically Black university and the alma mater of her parents. There, she must step out of their shadow, find her own place, and begin building a legacy of her own.

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2026 · 10 episodes

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    Irreconcilable Differences

    24 Sep 2026 30 min

    Deborah Wayne continues her parents' legacy by enrolling at Hillman College, where a new roommate and an old flame instantly complicate the situation.

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    O Captain! My Captain!

    24 Sep 2026 32 min

    Deborah gets put on blast for speaking her mind. Rashida hustles to make extra cash. Shaquille's first football game doesn't go as planned.

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    Center de Stage

    24 Sep 2026 31 min

    As old friends arrive for homecoming weekend, Dwayne and Whitley navigate marital tensions, while Deborah scrambles to lock down a headliner.

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Those Who Can... Cuff

    24 Sep 2026 33 min

    Cuffing season at Hillman is heating up, but school stress, money trouble and date-night drama could put the whole vibe on ice.

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    Final Words

    24 Sep 2026 32 min

    Finals are kicking off and the entire crew is pressed — until a crisis makes them rethink what really matters.

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    Insomnia and the Daydreamer

    24 Sep 2026 33 min

    Deborah questions whether she's found the man of her dreams. A night at the club gets messy when the aunties pull up.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    Sometimes You Get The Culture... Sometimes The Culture Gets You

    24 Sep 2026 34 min

    At the school talent show, Deborah and Kojo set out to prove their doubters wrong. Hazel finally competes for the title of Miss Gilbert Hall.

  8. Still from episode 8
    E08

    I Choose Chaos

    24 Sep 2026 33 min

    Stuck inside during a tornado warning, Hazel and Amir can't dodge their beef any longer. Deborah and Shaquille open up about their original breakup.

  9. Still from episode 9
    E09

    Romancing the Unknown

    24 Sep 2026 30 min

    When Hillman's budget crisis — and the conflict between Dwayne and Whitley — pops off, Deborah and her friends make their move.

  10. Still from episode 10
    E10

    A Gift & the Curse

    24 Sep 2026 36 min

    The end-of-year gala brings big decisions, big drama and a new chapter in Hillman's story.

Questions and answers

How many seasons and episodes does “A Different World” have?

1 season, 10 episodes.

When did “A Different World” premiere?

Premiere: 24 September 2026.

Where can I watch “A Different World”?

Available online on: Netflix.

Who stars in “A Different World”?

Starring: Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV and others.

What age rating does “A Different World” have?

Age rating: TV-14.

Who directed “A Different World”?

Director: Felicia Pride.

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