Netflix has officially been renewed A Different World for season 2.
The news comes just two weeks after the show debuted on the streaming platform. According to Netflix's internal metrics (via TVLine), the first season of A Different World debuted at No. 4 on Netflix's Global Top English list, reached the top 10 in 15 countries, and raked in 4.2 million views.
From creator/executive producer Felicia Pride, A Different World follows Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert's (Jasmine Guy) free-spirited daughter, who begins her college journey as a freshman at Hillman.
Deborah is joined by a new generation of Hillman students, including Rashida Duvall (Alijah Kai), Shaquille Johnson (Cornell Young IV), Amir Rodale (Jordan Aaron Hall), Hazel Henry (Kennedi Reece), and Kojo Achebe (Chibuikem Uche).
Season 1 also saw the return of fan favorites from the original series, including Freddie Brooks (Cree Summer), Ron Johnson (Darryl M. Bell), Professor Davenport (Jenifer Lewis), Charnele Brown as Dr. Kimberly Reese Boyer (Charnele Brown), Lena James (Jada Pinkett Smith), Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor (Dawnn Lewis), and Col. Bradford Taylor (Glynn Turman).
“It’s so validating to be bolstered by our amazing audience," Pride shared in a statement. "We are beyond excited to return to Hillman and continue to tell meaningful and heartfelt stories that resonate across generations. I am thrilled for our brilliant cast and our hard-working crew."
Executive producer and Director Debbie Allen shared her excitement on Instagram, writing, "Global Family, Season 2 is Coming! Y’all showed up and showed OUT for #ADifferentWorld! THANK YOU!!!!"
Netflix's Vice President of Comedy Series, Tracey Pakosta, added, "We are so excited to see how audiences around the world have embraced the next chapter of this beloved series. We believed in this incredible team from day one, and can't wait to see what unfolds next year at Hillman College."
According to Deadline, the synopsis for season 2 is as follows:
"In Season 2, after transformative summers, Deborah and her Hillman classmates return to campus for sophomore year with a “New Year, New Me” attitude, only to find themselves faced with past decisions, uncertain futures, new loves and friendships, and deeper questions of purpose… all while, of course, getting themselves into a whole lot of new mess."
Pride and Allen executive produce A Different World with Mandy Summers, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and Tom Werner.
A Different World is available to stream on Netflix.
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