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Far from Home

Far from Home

TV-MA2022•32m•8.1/10
Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
8.1/10(142)

Through a scholarship to a top school, Ishaya ends up in the luxurious world of the happy few in Nigeria, but a secret threatens not only to put an end to this.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

December 16, 2022

Last Aired

December 16, 2022

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Damilola Elebe, Chinaza Onuzo

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Welcome to Wilmer
E1
Welcome to Wilmer
Air date: 2022-12-16
Just as he gets a life-changing opportunity, Ishaya and his impoverished family find themselves in crisis, pushing him to make some dangerous decisions.
No Way Out
E2
No Way Out
Air date: 2022-12-16
Ishaya offers to sell ecstasy at Wilmer Academy. He begins to make in-roads with the cool kids, but stumbles on some illicit activity at a party.
The Dr. High Effect
E3
The Dr. High Effect
Air date: 2022-12-16
A video from the party goes viral, forcing Carmen to come face to face with the consequences of her actions. Ishaya launches his new business.
A Founder's Day Affair
E4
A Founder's Day Affair
Air date: 2022-12-16
Heightened security at the school causes chaos and protests. Ishaya meets his hero — and the experience crushes him. Adufe makes a costly mistake.
Revelations Are Forever
E5
Revelations Are Forever
Air date: 2022-12-16
Ishaya desperately looks for a way out, but Adufe gets dragged deeper into the gang's illicit dealings. Rambo attacks Wilmer Academy.

Cast

Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele

Richard Mofe-Damijo

Richard Mofe-Damijo

Mike Afolarin

Mike Afolarin

Elma Mbadiwe

Gbubemi Ejeye

Gbubemi Ejeye

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