August 2, 2026

Netflix is taking viewers back to Hillman College with A Different World, a sequel series to the iconic 1990s sitcom that ran for six seasons. The show will premiere on September 24 with a 10-episode run that explores the lives and loves of a new generation at Hillman College.

"It is such an honor to be a part of bringing back this iconic show, one that I grew up on and which had a profound impact on my life," said showrunner Felicia Pride. "I am so proud of the work we're doing to reimagine A Different World for beloved fans and new generations alike."

"There couldn't be a better time than now to reboot A Different World," said executive producer Debbie Allen, who was a director and producer on the original series. "Our show changed lives, tripled the enrollment of historically black colleges and gave a strong voice and platform for Young Black America. The incredible fresh young talent we have discovered paired with the lovable audience favorite OGs makes this much-anticipated return a must-see on Netflix."

The new series follows Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert's free-spirited, well-intentioned, yet rebellious youngest child Deborah, who enters her freshman year at Hillman College. There she finds the shadow of her parents difficult to escape as 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.