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.
David has a physical altercation at school with his best friend Seren. At home, David is a lookout for The Ville at the request of Raynan. Plus, the truth about Sky is revealed.
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 Tio Teo, who wants David to participate in a drug operation.
David walks the school's county-approved clinical psychiatrist through his day, including his class presentation, which helps repair his relationship with Seren and reveals more about his mother Gloria's journey as a single mother.
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."
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.
Gloria's dire financial straits hits another roadblock, and David devises a plan to help with his family's financial issues.
Raynan and David discuss their new plan; Seren attends Halloween at The Ville, where unlikely romantic connections are revealed.
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.
More about Raynan's home life is revealed; Gloria exposes a disturbing secret about her childhood; Seren takes off.
After a visit from Shinobi, a fight with Raynan and a tender moment with David, more is revealed about how Sky died; David appeals to Mx. Elijah for help in exiting the drug operation; Tio Teo demands the truth about Desmond and David from Raynan.
David pitches a renovation project for Homestead Village to Joe Padilla, a billionaire. Later, tragedy strikes JG.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
David reveals his true plan for the redevelopment project.
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.
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.
After enduring a tough day, JG learns that Trenise is missing. Meanwhile, David argues with his younger self about his priorities, and Gloria hears some hard truths from Robin. After searching for Trenise, David is stunned by what he finds at home.
David has a new plan for the Ville, which ends his arrangement with Joe Padilla. Plus, Trenise returns home, and JG and Shella share a charged moment. Finally, David has an emotional moment with his younger self.