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A 14-year-old prodigy's mother relies on him to find a way out of poverty, but he is haunted by the death of his friend; he must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out.
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A 14-year-old prodigy's mother relies on him to find a way out of poverty, but he is haunted by the death of his friend; he must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out.
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Episode 1
David pitches a renovation project for Homestead Village to Joe Padilla, a billionaire. Later, tragedy strikes JG.
Directed by Kiel Adrian ScottGuest stars Cayden K. Williams, Jaden Piner, Janmarco Santiago, Jamie K. Brown, Brittany S. Hall, Tony Plana, Bobbi Baker
Episode 2
Young David gets suspended at Hurston Prep after an altercation with one of his friends, and he returns home to find his mother has changed for the better. Plus, Adult David receives news about his brother.
Guest stars Phylicia Rashād, Lindsey Blackwell, Cayden K. Williams, Julian Anthony Martinez, Simeon Hernandez, Jaylin Webb
Episode 3
JG continues to recover as friends from his past offer support. Meanwhile, David continues to pursue his redevelopment project, and he's surprised by an unexpected protestor. Finally, David's therapist pushes for him to work through past trauma.
Guest stars Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Isaiah Johnson, Cayden K. Williams, April Grace, Jamie K. Brown, Brittany S. Hall, Tony Plana, Erica Luttrell
Episode 4
Shella and David discuss his plans for The Ville, and David grows more concerned about Mx. Elijah. David and Marissa cross paths again, and Shella and JG share a sweet moment.
Guest stars Lindsey Blackwell, Cayden K. Williams, Erica Luttrell, Tanisha Cidel, Bryan Bachman
Episode 5
David creates a plan to shift negative attention away from his redevelopment project, and it involves his brother. Plus, Nicole and David's relationship stalls.
Guest stars Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Cayden K. Williams, April Grace, Teshi Thomas, Aba Arthur, Janmarco Santiago, Brittany S. Hall, Tony Plana
Episode 6
David and Seren revisit the past, and David announces his true plan for Homestead Village. JG reveals more about his perspective on the night he was shot.
Guest stars Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Cayden K. Williams, Kyle Beltran, Janmarco Santiago, Tony Plana, Erica Luttrell, Rodney Gardiner
Episode 7
David's development project hits a serious snag, and David is shocked to learn who is behind it. Plus, JG accepts some hard truths, and David reassesses his personal relationships.
Guest stars Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Cayden K. Williams, Jaden Piner, Kyle Beltran, Jamie K. Brown, Brittany S. Hall, Tony Plana, Erica Luttrell
Episode 8
Guest stars Isaiah Johnson, Cayden K. Williams, April Grace, Eilan Joseph
Episode 9
Guest stars Isaiah Johnson, Cayden K. Williams, Jaden Piner, Janmarco Santiago, Jamie K. Brown, Brittany S. Hall, Tony Plana, Tanisha Cidel
Episode 10
Guest stars Cayden K. Williams, Brittany S. Hall, Tony Plana, Erica Luttrell, Rodney Gardiner, Tanisha Cidel, Bobbi Baker
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Ade Chike TorbertRaynan
Akili McDowellDavid
Phylicia RashādDr. Woods-Trap
Trinity CidelTrenise
Nathaniel Logan McIntyreSeren Kelly
Lindsey BlackwellMarissa
Isaiah JohnsonSky
Cayden K. WilliamsJG
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