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.
The new class just enrolled.
Creator: Felicia Pride
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.
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A Different World is a 2026 comedy and drama TV series from the United States created by Felicia Pride, starring Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai and Chibuikem Uche. It first aired on September 24, 2026. The series has 1 season and 10 episodes on Netflix. Audiences rate it 7.4/10 from 17 votes — well received.
“The new class just enrolled.”
A Different World premiered on September 24, 2026.
A Different World was created by Felicia Pride.
The main cast includes Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV and Jordan Aaron Hall.
A Different World has 1 season (10 episodes). Status: Returning Series.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 17 ratings, so fans of comedy and drama titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
| E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | |
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| S1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
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Felicia Pride
Maleah Joi Moon
Alijah Kai
Chibuikem Uche
Cornell Young IV
Jordan Aaron Hall
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