In a touching nod to the original series, Cory tells Riley, "It's your world now."
We meet the eccentric Farkle Minkus (son of Stuart Minkus) and Riley’s first crush, Lucas Friar, a new student from Texas. [S1E1] Girl Meets World
(S1, E1): "Girl Meets World" In the series premiere, Riley Matthews and her best friend Maya Hart try to assert their independence in seventh grade. However, their plan to "take over the world" is challenged by their new history teacher—Riley’s father, Cory Matthews. The Core Conflict In a touching nod to the original series,
Seeing Cory and Topanga as parents provides immediate nostalgia for long-time fans. Cory tells Riley
Riley wants to be "cool" and edgy like Maya but struggles with her natural instinct to be a "good girl."