Series synopsis
A Different World is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on Netflix on September 24, 2026. It stars Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche and Cornell Young IV.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The new class just enrolled.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah Wayne
- Alijah Kai as Rashida
- Chibuikem Uche as Kojo
- Cornell Young IV as Shaquille
- Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir
- Kennedi Reece as Hazel
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 24, 2026 | September 24, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 24, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 24, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 24, 2026 |
| Status | in_production |