TV series · 2026 · Where to watch
A Different World
Updated November 2, 2026
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A Different World streams in the US on one subscription service — Netflix — and nowhere else right now: no free stream, and no rent-or-buy option. Here is what that means for watching it.
A college freshman arrives at her parents’ historically Black college and struggles to step out of their shadow. As she builds an identity of her own, she balances campus expectations, new friendships, and the excitement of making the most of college life.
- Year
- 2026
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 · 23 votes
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama
- Length
- 1 season · 10 episodes
- Network
- Netflix
- Rated
- TV-14
Streaming now
- Subscription Netflix4K Watch
How to watch A Different World
A Different World is included with a Netflix subscription, and that is the only place to stream the series in the US without paying per title.
Netflix streams it in 4K; the others top out at HD.
A Different World is a returning series with one season and 10 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S1E10) aired on September 24, 2026.
Created by Felicia Pride and starring Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV and Jordan Aaron Hall; it originally aired on Netflix.
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Common questions
Is A Different World on Netflix?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, A Different World is on Netflix in the US with a subscription.
Is A Different World on Hulu?
No. As of November 2, 2026, A Different World is not streaming on Hulu in the US. It is on Netflix instead.
Can I watch A Different World for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on Netflix where one is offered.
How many seasons of A Different World are there?
There is one season so far, with more to come.
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