"A Different World" premiered in September 1987, introducing viewers to the world of Hillman College. Here's what to know about the show now that it is streaming on Netflix.

What’s the sequel series about? The new project will continue the story of A Different World, a spinoff of The Cosby Show that aired six seasons on NBC between 1987 and 1993.

The original “A Different World,” which recently began streaming on Netflix, aired from 1987 to 1993, the first scripted series in TV history to be based at a historically Black college.

The world has changed a lot since the late ‘80s, but actress Dawnn Lewis and her former A Different World castmates are prepared to keep up with the times — and the show’s new sequel series.

Ironically, both defunct TV shows have had major developments in recent years. The cast of “A Different World” reunited in April 2024 to discuss the show’s colossal cultural impact ...