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A Different World (1987) is streaming on Netflix.
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A Different World
6 Seasons • 144 Episodes
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A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
While many sitcoms of this era relied on domestic setups, this series pivots to the vibrant, intellectual energy of a historically Black college campus. It trades living room laughs for the complex social dynamics and budding romances of students finding their footing in the real world.
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Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Charnele Brown, Lou Myers, Glynn Turman, Ajai Sanders, Karen Malina White, Jada Pinkett Smith
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A Different World
6 Seasons • 144 Episodes
You can stream A Different World (1987) on Netflix with a subscription.
Cast
Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Charnele Brown, Lou Myers, Glynn Turman, Ajai Sanders, Karen Malina White, Jada Pinkett Smith
2 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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