A Different World(2026)
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A Different World 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.
A Different World (2026) is a comedy and drama series that premiered on September 24, 2026, spanning 1 season and 10 episodes. It stars Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV and Jordan Aaron Hall. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2026-09-24
- Last aired:
- 2026-09-24
- Producers:
- Felicia Pride, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Reggie Rock Bythewood
A Different World (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for A Different World before you start streaming.
A Different World Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for A Different World.
Official Trailer
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Official Teaser
Teaser
Brandy Theme Song
Behind the Scenes
A Different World Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Executive produced by Felicia Pride, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood.
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A Different World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 22 ratings.
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A Different World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream A Different World?
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A Different World (2026) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of A Different World are there?
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A Different World has 1 season and 10 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 24, 2026.
Is A Different World still running?
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A Different World is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on September 24, 2026.
Who is in the cast of A Different World?
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A Different World (2026) stars Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall and Kennedi Reece. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is A Different World any good?
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A Different World (2026) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the A Different World trailer?
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The official A Different World trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.