Shaka iLembe

I've been unable to stop watching this show. I thought I knew Shaka's story, but this goes much deeper and told so vividly that I've been transfixed. Production quality is amazing, the scenery stunningly beautiful, the characters authentic and the narrative spellbinding. The fight scenes are incredibly well done, very realistic yet I'm unable to tell apart stunts from cgi. The incredible story of the people around Shaka, the political intrigue, maneuvring and back stabbing is Game of Thrones Africa style. Incredible when you realise this isn't fiction at all!

South Africa, you can be proud.

Can't wait for the next two seasons!

I'm such a huge fan of political drama/action, and this show is amongst the best I've ever seen in not only south Africa, but in the world. To me it political intrigue, acting, direction and production is nothing short of brilliance. The fact that it was created by the same people who did Yizo Yizo did not come as a shock considering how much they were able to draw in the raw and unfiltered true nature of human greed, trauma, abandonment, and even not shy away from it's explicit storytelling that exposes the standard of living of that time.

Shaka iLembe is a well researched story, filmed magnificently. The production values are very high and huge credits to the near perfect cast for strong performances all around. The story does take a while to get going especially without much of the exposition initially to explain what's really going on and what the stakes are. A slow burn at first but when it does, especially around e04, boy does it roar. I liked the individual stories about different Kings and the family interactions that lead to disputes and how struggles and challenges form character that ultimately reflects on the style of leadership. Dingiswayo's narrative surprisingly had the best storyline that could have been an epic tale in its own right. Overall a great watch and well worth the somewhat longish episodes.

For me it the best limited TV series I've seen in recent years in south African television.great cast,great storytelling,great production.i love every minute of that show can't wait to see season 3.i hope season will be bigger and better.it every award it has and those it will get in the future.....

This show is beautifully made with great acting, stunning visuals and exciting storylines. What makes it special is its attention to detail in showing the Zulu culture and traditions. The show not only entertains but also teaches viewers about South Africa's rich history. With its high production quality and engaging story, Shaka sets a new standard for African TV shows. If you're interested in history, culture or just great storytelling, this show is definitely worth watching.