Black TV Fans Have Plenty to Look Forward to This Fall.

From Hillman to Snowfall, These Black TV Stories Are Bringing Fans Back

Television is bringing some familiar names back to our screens.
This fall, viewers can revisit Hillman College with a new A Different World.
Fans can also return to the world of Snowfall with The Drop: A Snowfall Saga.
Both shows connect new stories with characters audiences already know.
That mix gives longtime viewers a reason to tune in.
It also gives younger audiences a chance to discover these worlds.
Here are the shows worth adding to your watch list.

Hillman College Is Back

Class is coming back to Hillman College this September.
Netflix’s new A Different World follows Deborah Wayne during her freshman year.
Maleah Joi Moon plays Deborah, the daughter of Whitley and Dwayne Wayne.
Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy return as Dwayne and Whitley.
Several other original cast members also return for the new series.
Darryl M. Bell and Cree Summer are among the returning stars.
Debbie Allen serves as an executive producer and directed the premiere.
The new series will explore college life through a younger generation.
Deborah also faces the challenge of building her own identity.
That story gives the series a familiar foundation with a fresh perspective.
Netflix has confirmed the series will premiere September 24.
The date also falls exactly 39 years after the original series debuted.
The new cast also brings a different energy to Hillman.
The series features students with different backgrounds, personalities and experiences.
It also tackles topics that matter to college students today.
That includes identity, relationships, social issues and personal growth.

Snowfall Fans Are Going Back To Los Angeles

The Snowfall story continues with The Drop: A Snowfall Saga.
Gail Bean and Isaiah John return as Wanda and Leon.
The new series moves the story into 1990s Los Angeles.
Wanda and Leon now look toward the growing West Coast rap scene.
Wanda sees music as an opportunity to build something bigger.
Leon focuses on leaving the streets and helping his community.
That mission leads him toward a free legal clinic.
Their plans face challenges as the music industry grows around them.
The series also explores the relationship between hip hop and street culture.
It shows how record labels began recognizing hip hop’s growing influence.
That creates opportunities, but it also brings new risks.
The cast includes Asante Blackk and Peyton Alex Smith.
The series also features musicians and actors from the current entertainment world.
FX has confirmed the premiere for September 8.
The series will air on FX and stream through Hulu.
For Snowfall fans, the new series offers more than nostalgia.
It gives Wanda and Leon a chance to tell the next chapter.
Their story also connects the drug era to the rise of West Coast hip hop.
That connection could make the series especially interesting for longtime fans.

Another Show Worth Watching

If you want something completely different, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins offers another option.
The NBC comedy stars Tracy Morgan, Daniel Radcliffe and Erika Alexander.
Morgan plays Reggie Dinkins, a former football star chasing redemption.
Daniel Radcliffe plays Arthur Tobin, a filmmaker documenting Reggie’s comeback.
Erika Alexander plays Monica, Reggie’s former wife and business manager.
The series uses a mockumentary format similar to The Office.
The show premiered in January and is already available to watch.
NBC renewed the series for a second season in May.
For viewers who grew up with Black television, this lineup offers variety.
You can revisit a beloved HBCU setting with A Different World.
You can return to Los Angeles with The Drop.
You can also catch Tracy Morgan in a completely different kind of comedy.
The biggest nostalgia play arrives September 24.
The biggest Snowfall connection arrives September 8.

TV One Has More Black Stories On Deck

TV One continues to give viewers a mix of original programming, reality shows and familiar favorites.
The network’s current lineup includes The One, hosted by Kirk and Tammy Franklin.
The dating series puts singles through a search for love with guidance from the married couple.
TV One also continues to feature Unsung, Uncensored, For My Man and Fatal Attraction.
Those shows offer everything from music history to celebrity interviews and true crime.
The network also keeps familiar sitcoms such as Living Single and Black-ish in rotation.
That combination gives viewers plenty of options beyond the major streaming platforms.
For fans who want Black stories, nostalgia and familiar faces, TV One remains part of the conversation.
With new series arriving across television and streaming, the fall lineup has something for different kinds of viewers.
From Hillman College to Los Angeles and beyond, Black television continues to expand its reach.