A Different World
Seen it?2026 | 1 seasons | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Never Have I Ever or The End of the F***ing World, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 270K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Felicia Pride
- Maleah Joi MoonDeborah Wayne
- Alijah KaiRashida
- Cornell Young IVShaquille
- Jordan Aaron HallAmir
- Kennedi ReeceHazel
- Chibuikem UcheKojo