Rebooting a classic series is always a gamble. Updating beloved shows for modern audiences is no mean feat, and when expectations run high, fans are easily disappointed. Fortunately, Netflix has built an impressive track record of reviving cherished classics.
From Little House on the Prairie and Cobra Kai to fan-favourite revivals like Arrested Development and Fuller House, the streaming giant is no stranger to breathing new life into treasured shows – and its latest release is no exception.
© ELI ADE/NetflixThe iconic 90s sitcom, A Different World, has returned with a new sequel of the same name. It centres on Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), the youngest daughter of original characters Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy), as she navigates the highs and lows of college life.
Keep reading to find out what viewers have said about the series.
What is A Different World about?
The series follows a new generation of Hillman College students, focusing on Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), the youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy).
© Courtesy of NetflixThe synopsis reads: "When Deborah, Dwayne Wayne, and Whitley Gilbert's free-spirited, well-intentioned, yet rebellious youngest child, enters her freshman year at Hillman College, 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."
Who else stars in A Different World?
Maleah Joi Moon (Mystic Christmas) leads the cast as Deborah. She's joined by Alijah Kai (Everybody Hates Chris) as Rashida, Chibuikem Uche (One of Us Is Lying) as Kojo, Cornell Young IV (Doing Life) as Shaquille, Jordan Aaron Hall (The Idea of You) as Amir, and newcomer Kennedi Reece as Hazel.
What have viewers said about A Different World?
It's safe to say audiences are loving the reboot, with viewers hailing the series as "incredible," with some even watching it twice.
© Quantrell Colbert/NetflixTaking to social media, one person wrote: "I sat and binged watched this show all afternoon and it was HIGHLY entertaining. Loved seeing the old cast and blended well with the new kids. That's how you do a reboot," while another added: "Just binged all of #ADifferentWorld. Easily a 10/10."
A third person penned: "Just binged the entire season of the new A Different World and it was SO good! The cast is fabulous, and everyone did such a fabulous job."
Has the series been renewed for season two?
Fans will be pleased to know that A Different World will return with a second season, which will see the gang return to school after "transformative summers".
© Quantrell Colbert/NetflixThe synopsis reads: "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."
A Different World is available to stream on Netflix now.
