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Netflix has released 'A Different World,' a reboot of the beloved 1980s NBC sitcom spinoff, nearly 39 years after the original premiered. The new series, created by Felicia Pride and executive produced by original showrunner Debbie Allen, centers on Deborah Wayne (played by Maleah Joi Moon) at the fictional, historically Black Hillman College and reframes the show's themes for a Gen Z audience. Coverage has highlighted both critical reception, calling the reboot 'bold, fun and timely,' and the ensemble cast, which blends 12 returning original cast members with six new stars.