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S2 E10 · Trouble the Water

About David Makes Man

David Makes Man is a drama TV series that premiered on OWN on August 14, 2019. It has 2 seasons and 20 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 10 "Trouble the Water", aired on August 24, 2021.

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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Episodes

20 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2019 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

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.

David Makes Man Season 1 release dates →
  1. E10

    10. 3 Sons' Sky

    Finale

    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.

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    9. 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.

  3. E8

    8. 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

  4. E7

    7. Son of Man

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

  5. E6

    6. When it all Falls

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

  6. E5

    5. 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.

  7. E4

    4. 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."

  8. E3

    3. 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.

  9. E2

    2. 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.

  10. E1

    1. 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.

Season 2

2021 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

Season 2 of David Makes Man fast-forwards 20 years and finds David in his early 30s, a rising business man facing an opportunity that will change him and his community forever; the mounting pressure forces David to choose between the instincts that helped him survive or finding a new way to finally, truly live.

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  1. E10

    10. Trouble the Water

    Finale
  2. E9

    9. Homecoming

  3. E8

    8. Chaos is Come Again

  4. E7

    7. No Atheists in Rabbit Holes

    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.

  5. E6

    6. 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.

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    5. 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.

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    4. Savage. Classy. Bougie. Ratchet

    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.

  8. David Makes Man S2 E3 still E3

    3. Y'all Gucci

    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.

  9. David Makes Man S2 E2 still E2

    2. 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. Plus, Adult David receives news about his brother.

  10. David Makes Man S2 E1 still E1

    1. Barrel of Oranges

    David pitches a renovation project for Homestead Village to Joe Padilla, a billionaire. Later, tragedy strikes JG.

Cast & crew

Created by Tarell Alvin McCraney

  • Phylicia Rashād

    Phylicia Rashād

    Dr. Woods-Trap

  • Nathaniel Logan McIntyre

    Nathaniel Logan McIntyre

    Seren Kelly

  • Lindsey Blackwell

    Lindsey Blackwell

    Marissa

  • Isaiah Johnson

    Isaiah Johnson

    Sky

  • Cayden K. Williams

    Cayden K. Williams

    JG

  • Carrie Elizabeth Brown

    Carrie Elizabeth Brown

    Sharon

  • Trace Lysette

    Trace Lysette

    Femi

  • Jaden Piner

    Jaden Piner

    Shalimar Rose

  • Julian Anthony Martinez

    Luis

  • Simeon Hernandez

    Fred

  • April Grace

    April Grace

    David's Therapist

  • Teshi Thomas

    Teshi Thomas

    Young Tare

  • Aba Arthur

    Aba Arthur

    Adult Tare

  • Kyle Beltran

    Kyle Beltran

    Adult Seren

  • Eilan Joseph

    Little David

  • Janmarco Santiago

    Janmarco Santiago

    Elan

David Makes Man FAQ

Will there be new episodes of David Makes Man?

David Makes Man has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 24, 2021.

When did the latest episode of David Makes Man come out?

The most recent episode of David Makes Man, Season 2 Episode 10 "Trouble the Water", aired on August 24, 2021.

How many seasons of David Makes Man are there?

David Makes Man has 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

When did David Makes Man first air?

David Makes Man first aired on OWN on August 14, 2019.

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