David Makes Man

Top Cast

Akili McDowell as David
Cayden K. Williams as JG
Alana Arenas as Gloria
Travis Coles as Miss Elijah
Nathaniel Logan McIntyre as Seren Kelly
Isaiah Johnson as Sky
Lindsey Blackwell as Marissa
Phylicia Rashād as Dr. Woods-Trap
Ade Chike Torbert as Raynan
Trinity Cidel as Trenise

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

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.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: David's Sky (2019-08-14)

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.
Ep. 2: Dai Out (2019-08-21)

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.
Ep. 3: MJB (2019-08-28)

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.
Ep. 4: Gloria (2019-09-04)

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."
Ep. 5: Love or Poetize These Hoes (2019-09-11)

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.
Ep. 6: When it all Falls (2019-09-18)

Already in dire straits, Gloria’s financial situation gets worse, and David devises a plan.
Ep. 7: Son of Man (2019-09-25)

Raynan and David discuss their new plan; Seren attends Halloween at The Ville, where unlikely romantic connections are revealed.
Ep. 8: Bubble House (2019-10-02)

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
Ep. 9: Some I Love Who Are Dead (2019-10-09)

More about Raynan's home life is revealed, Gloria exposes a disturbing secret about her childhood, and Seren takes off.
Ep. 10: 3 Sons' Sky (2019-10-16)

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.