A Different World (2026)
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Overview
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 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
Jasmine Guy
as Whitley Gilbert
Darryl M. Bell
as Ron Johnson
Kadeem Hardison
as Dwyane Wayne
Cree Summer
as freddie brooks
Vincent Jamal Hooper
as Ellington
Renee Harrison
as Candace
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Where can I watch A Different World?
A Different World is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in the US.
When was A Different World first aired?
A Different World came out on September 24, 2026.
Is A Different World worth watching?
A Different World holds a 7.4/10 average from 21 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.
