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A Different World

The new class just enrolled.

2026 · TV-14 · 1 season · 10 episodes

Created by Felicia Pride

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Synopsis

Deborah Wayne enters her freshman year at her parents' HBCU alma mater and finds their shadow difficult to escape. She sets out to build her own legacy – while having the time of her life – alongside a whole new generation of Hillman’s best and brightest.

About 6h to watch every episode. An estimate: 10 episodes at the latest episode runtime of 36 minutes.

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Main cast

  • Maleah Joi Moon
    Deborah Wayne
    10 episodes

  • Alijah Kai
    Rashida
    10 episodes

  • Cornell Young IV
    Shaquille
    10 episodes

  • Jordan Aaron Hall
    Amir
    10 episodes

  • Kennedi Reece
    Hazel
    10 episodes

  • Chibuikem Uche
    Kojo
    10 episodes

  • Jasmine Guy
    Whitley Gilbert
    10 episodes

  • Darryl M. Bell
    Ron Johnson
    10 episodes

  • Kadeem Hardison
    Dwyane Wayne
    10 episodes

  • Cree Summer
    freddie brooks
    10 episodes

  • Vincent Jamal Hooper
    Ellington
    8 episodes

  • Renee Harrison
    Candace
    7 episodes

  • Joshua Suiter
    Andre
    6 episodes

  • Dasan Frazier
    Xavier
    6 episodes

  • Elijah J. Roberts
    Jalen
    6 episodes

  • Norman Nixon, Jr.
    Professor Baptiste
    5 episodes

  • Calvin Rowell
    Durag Upperclassman
    5 episodes

  • Aysia Moorer
    Officer Boo Boo
    4 episodes

Seasons