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Season 2 – David Makes Man

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"David Makes Man" is a drama series created by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney ("Moonlight"). Set in South Florida, this lyrical coming-of-age story centers on a teenage prodigy named David who lives in the projects but attends a magnet school for academically gifted youngsters. David, played by newcomer Akili McDowell, straddles two different worlds, navigating between the streets that raised him and the school that offers him a way out of poverty. His balancing act comes at an emotional price which is portrayed in this original series on OWN that delves into issues of race and identity. It features an ensemble cast that includes Alana Arenas, Phylicia Rashad and Isaiah Johnson. Dee Harris-Lawrence ("Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G.") serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside McCraney, Mike Kelley, Melissa Loy, Michael B. Jordan, and Oprah Winfrey.
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Doreen St. Felix The New Yorker 07/09/2021
It's a full-body performance, with a suppressed smile and darting eyes and a crooked, nervous posture. Even at rest, David always seems prepared to take flight. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Rolling Stone 06/21/2021
3.5/5
The early episodes don't feel quite as immersive and powerful as the respective stage of Season One. But the new actors are terrific and the creative team recognizes that adulthood doesn't magically solve all the problems you had as a kid. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/27/2021 Episodes 1-8 are outstanding but the edge is gone in 9-10. It's unrealistic, like one long epilogue instead of continuing the raw story. Having multiple personality disorder just isn't this neat and therapy just isn't this simple. I highly recommend season one and most of season two but the end is disappointing. Maybe there's more to come. It feels like the author is telling us instead of allowing us to experience. See more 08/22/2021 I do not like the sudden jump to adulthood. We were just introduced to David, his family and friends in the first season. All of the characters from first season is why we loved the show. Their stories weren't fully developed and now we're introduced to an adult cast that limits the screen time of the original cast. Bad choice. It's hard to connect with adult David, as he doesn't seem much like young David, except in hue. This transition was poorly done. Not sure I'll continue watching if the characters that made me an avid fan of the show reclaim the majority, if not all, of the screen time. See more 07/25/2021 Enjoying it so far and curious about how it will end. Adult David is more quirky and uncomfortable than I would have expected. Young David had his anxiety for sure, but there were times when he seemed honestly relaxed and joyful. I'm glad that we still see the younger characters in the flashbacks. See more 06/23/2021 Season 2 of David Makes Man so far is TERRIBLE!!!...It has really hurt the story by having them aged up into their 30s and we have no closure on Davids friends storys as well. I also feel this adult Davids flasbacks are also a little too cooky. I was so looking forward to season 2 but it's going to be a pass for me the writing went too far off base of what we fell in love with in season 1. See more Read all reviews
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Akili McDowell

David

Alana Arenas

Gloria

Isaiah Johnson

Sky

Travis Coles

Mx. Elijah

Phylicia Rashad

Dr. Woods-Trap

Nathaniel Logan McIntyre

Seren

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 22, 2021 Barrel of Oranges David pitches a renovation project for Homestead Village to Joe Padilla, a billionaire; tragedy strikes JG. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 29, 2021 Hurston 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; adult David receives news about his brother. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 6, 2021 Y'all Gucci David is now a rising businessman in his 30's and has an opportunity that will change him and his community forever; the mounting pressure forces David to choose between following the instincts that helped him survive and finding a new way to live. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 13, 2021 Savage. Classy. Bougie. Ratchet Shella and David discuss his plans for The Ville, and David grows more concerned about Mr. Elijah; David and Marissa cross paths again, and Shella and JG share a sweet moment. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 20, 2021 My Own Best Friend 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 27, 2021 Vizcaya 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 3, 2021 No Atheists in Rabbit Holes David's development project hits a serious snag, and David is shocked to learn who is behind it. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 10, 2021 Chaos is Come Again David enters his therapist's office determined to have a conversation about his job, but Dr. Halloway instead pushes David to confront his past, leaving him raw and vulnerable. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 17, 2021 Homecoming After a rough day, JG learns that Trenise is missing; David argues with his younger self about his priorities; Gloria hears some hard truths from Robin; after searching for Trenise, David is shocked by what he finds at home. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 24, 2021 Trouble the Water David has a new plan for the Ville, which ends his arrangement with Joe Padilla; Trenise returns home; JG and Shella share a charged moment; David has an emotional moment with his younger self. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Tarell Alvin McCraney, Denitria Harris-Lawrence, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Mike Kelley, Melissa Loy
Network
OWN
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 22, 2021