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The New Edition Story

7.820171 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDrama

Follow the story of R&B pioneers Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill as they navigate fame from their native Boston to Hollywood and beyond.

DirectorChris Robinson
WriterAbdul Williams
ProducerBrooke Payne

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Jan 24, 2017 7.0
E2
Part 2
Jan 24, 2017 9.0
E3
Part 3
Jan 26, 2017 10.0

Cast · Directed by Chris Robinson

WMWoody McClain
Woody McClain
Bobby Brown
ASAlgee Smith
Algee Smith
Ralph Tresvant
EKElijah Kelley
Elijah Kelley
Ricardo Bell
BGBryshere Y. Gray
Bryshere Y. Gray
Michael Bivins
KPKeith Powers
Keith Powers
Ronnie DeVoe
WHWood Harris
Wood Harris
Brooke Payne
LJLuke James
Luke James
Johnny Gill
JWJahi Di'Allo Winston
Jahi Di'Allo Winston
Young Ralph Tresvant
TWTyler Marcel Williams
Tyler Marcel Williams
Young Bobby Brown
CMCaleb McLaughlin
Caleb McLaughlin
Young Ricky Bell
MTMyles Truitt
Myles Truitt
Young Ronnie DeVoe
DHDante Hoagland
Dante Hoagland
Young Michael Bivins

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The New Edition Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The New Edition Story?

The New Edition Story is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The New Edition Story on Netflix?

No, The New Edition Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential.

Is The New Edition Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The New Edition Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential instead.

Where can I watch The New Edition Story for free?

The New Edition Story is available on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The New Edition Story?

The New Edition Story has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of The New Edition Story out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of The New Edition Story are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The New Edition Story?

No — The New Edition Story ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The New Edition Story based on a true story?

Yes — The New Edition Story is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).