David Makes Man Season 1

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Ade Chike Torbert

Raynan

Age : N/A | Popularity : 9%

Akili McDowell

David

Age : N/A | Popularity : 8%

Phylicia Rashād

Dr. Woods-Trap

Age : 76 | Popularity : 100%

Nathaniel Logan McIntyre

Seren Kelly

Age : N/A | Popularity : 12%

Lindsey Blackwell

Marissa

Age : N/A | Popularity : 11%

Isaiah Johnson

Sky

Age : N/A | Popularity : 10%

Cayden K. Williams

JG

Age : N/A | Popularity : 6%

Alana Arenas

Gloria

Age : N/A | Popularity : 8%

Episodes

Episode 1

14 August 2019 - David's Sky

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.

Episode 2

21 August 2019 - Dai Out

David 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.

Episode 3

28 August 2019 - MJB

David 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.

Episode 4

04 September 2019 - Gloria

Gloria'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."

Episode 5

11 September 2019 - Love or Poetize These Hoes

Gloria, 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.

Episode 6

18 September 2019 - When it all Falls

Already in dire straits, Gloria’s financial situation gets worse, and David devises a plan.

Episode 7

25 September 2019 - Son of Man

Raynan and David discuss their new plan; Seren attends Halloween at The Ville, where unlikely romantic connections are revealed.

Episode 8

02 October 2019 - Bubble House

Seren 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

Episode 9

09 October 2019 - Some I Love Who Are Dead

More about Raynan's home life is revealed, Gloria exposes a disturbing secret about her childhood, and Seren takes off.

Episode 10

16 October 2019 - 3 Sons' Sky

It'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.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Casting	Carmen Cuba
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