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 1
David's Sky
Wanting to do well at school, David ends up in an altercation with his best friend, Seren; at home, David acts as a lookout for his neighbourhood at the request of Raynan; Gloria leans on David; the truth about David's friend, Sky, is revealed.
EPISODE 2
Dai Out
David and his little brother, JG, visit JG's grandfather in Overtown, and they are joined by Raynan; later, Raynan and David visit Raynan's uncle, who wants David to participate in a drug operation.
EPISODE 3
MJB
David describes his day to the school's county-approved clinical psychiatrist, including his class presentation, which helps repair his relationship with Seren, and his mother's journey.
EPISODE 4
Gloria
Gloria's difficult day turns catastrophic when she is fired by her boss, leaving her home life in jeopardy; Raynan reminds David that he can't run away from his responsibilities.
EPISODE 5
Love or Poetize These Hoes
Home after losing her job, Gloria takes an active role in her sons' personal lives; David attends the school dance with his crush, Tare; Sky gives advice to David about how to talk to girls and reveals more about his relationship with Raynan.
EPISODE 6
When It All Falls
Already in dire straits, Gloria's financial situation continues to get worse, and David devises a plan to help correct this.
Akili McDowell
Alana Arenas
Isaiah Johnson
Travis Coles
Phylicia Rashad
Nathaniel Logan McIntyre
Cayden K. Williams
Ade Chike Torbert
Jordan Bolger
Tarell Alvin McCraney
Denitria Harris-Lawrence
