A Different World‘s 2026 revival continues to make waves on Netflix. The show premiered on 24 September 2026, exactly 39 years after the original premiered. The sitcom has now received a second spin-off. Original stars Darryl M. Bell and Kadeem Hardison will helm a rewatch podcast for the show’s original run.
The podcast’s logline reads, “They’ll rewatch ‘A Different World’ episode by episode, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, unpacking why the groundbreaking series continues to resonate nearly four decades later and welcoming familiar faces from the show along the way.”
The duo will also look at new episodes coming out as part of the Netflix revival and discuss details. According to Variety, A Different World View with Darryl & Kadeem will begin its weekly run on October 15, 2026. New episodes will drop on Thursdays. The first episode will feature EP and director Debbie Allen as its first guest.
What is Netflix’s new A Different World show about?
A Different World originally ran from 1987 to 1993 and was produced by NBC. The sitcom initially focused on Denise Huxtable, played by Lisa Bonet. However, she left after the first season. The show then followed Whitley Gilbert-Wayne (Jasmine Guy) and Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) for the rest of its run.
The 2026 revival follows “Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), the youngest daughter of Hillman College’s finest, Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy).” The first season of the revival has 10 episodes and explores the next generation of the cast as they head to the fictional Hillman College.
The cast includes Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece, Chibuikem Uche, among others. Hardison and Guy are billed as special guests, along with Darryl M. Bell and Cree Summer.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
