Netflix Revival's Boss Looks Back on Season 1 Love Stories and Teases Season 2 Comeback
Felicia Pride, showrunner of the Netflix revival, looks back at the romantic plotlines from Season 1. She also says that a return by a star from the original series remains a possibility for Season 2.
Felicia Pride leads Netflix's revival of A Different World, which revisits Hillman College, the fictional HBCU from the original NBC sitcom. The first season finale has aired, and Pride has reflected on its romantic storylines, many of which ended by the season's close. She wanted the new version to retain elements from the original, including social and political awareness and student community.
Pride has also suggested that a performer from the original series could appear in Season 2, saying such a return remains possible. The interview was published by Gold Derby on September 28, 2026, and included spoilers for the Season 1 finale. No return has been confirmed.
The revival may draw longtime fans of the original sitcom while introducing Hillman College to new streaming viewers. Its focus on young adults' relationships and an HBCU setting could spark conversations about representation, nostalgia, and how college life is portrayed on television. If an original star returns, that casting may boost Season 2 attention and subscriber interest, though the actual effect would depend on execution and audience response.