David Makes Man

Season 1

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David Makes Man is a coming-of-age drama that follows David, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. David must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out.

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10 Episodes

  • David's Sky
    E1
    David's SkyA 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.
  • Dai Out
    E2
    Dai OutDavid Makes Man centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by events in McCraney's own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive.
  • MJB
    E3
    MJBDavid Makes Man centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by events in McCraney's own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive.
  • Gloria
    E4
    GloriaGloria's difficult day turns catastrophic when she is fired by her boss, leaving her home life in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Raynan reminds David that he can't run away from his responsibilities--the drug operations that will be running out of "The Ville."
  • Love or Poetize These Hoes
    E5
    Love or Poetize These HoesGloria, home after losing her job, takes a more active role in her sons' personal lives. David attends the school dance with his crush, Tare. Sky advises David about talking to girls and reveals more about his relationship with Raynan.
  • When it all Falls
    E6
    When it all FallsAlready in dire straits, Gloria’s financial situation gets worse, and David devises a plan.
  • Son of Man
    E7
    Son of ManRaynan and David discuss their new plan; Seren attends Halloween at The Ville, where unlikely romantic connections are revealed.
  • Bubble House
    E8
    Bubble HouseSeren goes missing; Raynan and Desmond get arrested; The Ville prepares for a hurricane; more is revealed about Sky’s death; a young life ends in tragedy
  • Some I Love Who Are Dead
    E9
    Some I Love Who Are DeadMore about Raynan's home life is revealed, Gloria exposes a disturbing secret about her childhood, and Seren takes off.
  • 3 Sons' Sky
    E10
    3 Sons' SkyIt's revealed that after a visit from Shinobi, a fight with Raynan and a tender moment with David, how Sky died. David appeals to Mx. Elijah for help in exiting the drug operation. Later, Tio Teo demands the truth about Desmond and David from Raynan.

Cast of Season 1

  • Ade Chike TorbertRaynan
  • Akili McDowellDavid
  • Phylicia RashādDr. Woods-Trap
  • Nathaniel Logan McIntyreSeren Kelly
  • Lindsey BlackwellMarissa
  • Isaiah JohnsonSky
  • Cayden K. WilliamsJG
  • Alana ArenasGloria
  • Jordan BolgerShinobi
  • Travis ColesMiss Elijah
  • Carmen CubaProducer

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Watch Season 1 Videos

  • David Makes Man: Season 1
    David Makes Man: Season 1Trailer
  • David Makes Man: Season 1 Recap
    David Makes Man: Season 1 RecapTrailer
  • David Makes Man: Season 1 All-Access Special
    David Makes Man: Season 1 All-Access SpecialBehind the Scenes

 

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