A Different World (2026)

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The new class just enrolled.

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.

• Released: 2026-09-24
• Genres: Comedy, Drama
• Seasons: 1, 10 episodes
• Network: Netflix
• Status: Returning Series
• TMDB rating: 7.4/10 from 17 votes

Created by Felicia Pride.

Top cast

• Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah Wayne
• Alijah Kai as Rashida
• Cornell Young IV as Shaquille
• Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir
• Kennedi Reece as Hazel
• Chibuikem Uche as Kojo

Full cast & crew

Where to watch A Different World

• United States: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
• United Kingdom: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
• India: stream on Netflix
• Canada: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
• Australia: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

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