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In the United States, A Different World streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.
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A , comedy series: , but never childish.
Good for date night · friends night · party vibe
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The new class just enrolled.
Deborah Wayne enters her freshman year at her parents' HBCU alma mater and finds their shadow difficult to escape. 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.
Nostalgic Sitcom RevivalHBCU Campus LifeModern Coming-of-AgeWitty Ensemble ComedyLegacy & IdentityLighthearted RomanceContemporary Black ExperienceComfort ViewingSocial Satire LiteFriendship Dynamics
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Is A Different World worth watching?
70
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (59).
Is A Different World okay for kids?
TV-14Sexual contentStrong languageDrug use
Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will A Different World make me laugh?
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Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).
Is A Different World good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.