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‘Fatal Seduction’ season 2 finds Nandi in a familiarly dangerous place with an entirely new hunter on her tail. Vuyo’s consistent efforts in investigating Vilakazi compel the Minister to train a target on the cop’s back. As a result, menacing danger constantly surrounds an unwitting Zinhle, aka Zee, Vuyo’s secret daughter. Thus, with her daughter’s life on the line while her own is confined within a brutal prison system, Nandi is desperate to protect herself and her family but has no power to do so. In fact, the only thing that seems to be keeping her safe in prison is her relationship with a fellow convict named Phila. As such, the latter enters the story as an intriguing character who goes on to remain an integral part of the protagonist’s tale in the future.

Phila Becomes Nandi’s New Obsessive Stalker

At the start of season...

Looking for a laugh and a way to unwind? Netflix delivers with “Meet the Khumalos,” a family comedy designed purely for your entertainment and enjoyment.

Forget about philosophical quandaries, existential crises, and even, if you can, international politics for a bit.

We know it’s a tall order, but “Meet the Khumalos” is here to help you try.

The Plot

The plot of “Meet the Khumalos” centers on a classic comedic setup: clashing personalities and the unpredictable twists of family life. The story focuses on Grace Khumalo (played by Khanyi Mbau), whose seemingly perfect life in the upscale Umhlanga neighborhood is upended when her former high school acquaintance, Bongi Sithole (played by Ayanda Borotho), moves in next door. The situation escalates when Grace and Bongi are horrified to discover that their respective children have fallen secretly in love. This “forbidden love” element, juxtaposed with the mothers’ animosity, creates a central...

Now that we are approaching the tailend of one of the worst years in the history of mankind, my theory that Netflix probably asked creators from all across the globe to come up with the most bizarre crime-fueled family dramas is looking more and more solid. The streaming platform kick-started 2024 with Fool Me Once, which focused on the shenanigans of a singular posh British family. Then there was The Accident, which involved several Mexican families. So did We Were Kings. Blood Legacy and Savage Beauty highlighted the opulence and wealth of elite South African families. Despite featuring actors from Australia, Ireland, and even India, The Perfect Couple talked about the stupidity of rich American folks. And then Territory took us to the great Down Under. But the issue with all of these titles was that they were bloody boring. I mean, they were supposed to be scandalous and the plotlines...

The South African drama series Savage Beauty gripped audiences with its compelling tale of vengeance in the first season. Viewers followed Zinhle’s journey as she sought payback against the wealthy Bhengu family for their involvement in dangerous skin-bleaching experiments decades prior.

With countless twists along the way, the gripping season left fans on the edge of their seats. Now in its second installment, the show continues exploring the complex personal dynamics and dark secrets within the Bhengu clan.

Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the shockingly tragic turn of events in the season one finale. As the family reels with grief and suspicion mounts around who’s to blame, new threats emerge to challenge the Bhengus’ power. Long-buried truths also surface in devastating ways, further fracturing the fragile bonds between parents, their children, and their spouses. Meanwhile, Zinhle finds herself alone in her mission of vengeance as she...

The Bhengu empire came crashing down at the end of Savage Beauty season 2, and Don and Grace had nobody but themselves to blame for it. They had the blood of innocent people on their hands, and for years, they justified their horrible acts with their own conscience. So, without further ado, let’s explore Savage Beauty season 2’s ending to find out what happened in the lives of the major characters and what can happen next in season 3.

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What did Charlie and Richard want?

Charlie, aka Charlotte, and Richard Moloto wanted to destroy the Bhengu empire. In the past, Debbie, Richard’s wife, had been killed by Don Bhengu because she was going to expose the malpractices of the company. Don, in Savage Beauty season 2, said that he never wanted to kill Debbie, but the inevitable happened, as he knew that if he didn’t do that, she...

The first season of Savage Beauty revolved around the giants of the cosmetic industry, the Bhengu family. Don and Grace Bhengu created everything from scratch, and they were the proud owners of the Bhengu beauty brand. But things were not as shiny from the inside as they seemed on the outside. We got to know that their past was tainted with the blood of innocent people, and even their children were unaware of it for the longest time. Season 1 left us on a cliffhanger, and we saw that Zinhle believed that she had killed Don. So, let’s find out what happened in Savage Beauty season 2 and if the ugly truth about the Bhengu family came to light.

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What happened to Ndu and Zinhle?

In the first season, we saw that Zinhle believed that she killed Don, but in reality, he was alive. Ndu arrived at his father...

Netflix’s Savage Beauty Season 1 made us privy to the scandalous Bhengu family, how they made their way to the top, and the kind of controversial and terrible things they did in the past. The family didn’t know that their past would come to haunt them and take away everything that they held dear. So, let’s find out what happened in season 1 and specifics that you should know before watching Savage Beauty season 2.

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How did Zinhle spoil Bhengu Beauty’s reputation?

Zinhle was made the face of Bhengu Beauty, and it was the first time the Bhengu family had decided to let the public vote and choose. The reason for doing that was that, in the past, Bhengu Beauty faced a lot of criticism for their unrealistic beauty standards and how they discriminated against people who had darker skin. The entire family dynamics of the Bhengus,...

There was a time when it looked as though Netflix was poised to become the streaming world's answer to HBO.

Like the network that brought you The Sopranos and Deadwood, Netflix created its own niche, and at first, the streaming giant seemed to be focused on supplementing its movie library with a wide array of prestige original series.

But in recent years, the Og streamer abandoned that strategy in favor of an approach that's less ambitious and -- well, more depressing.

These days, there's a pervasive feeling that Netflix is more TBS than HBO.

The platform that delivered Orange Is the New Black, The Crown, BoJack Horseman, and Narcos is now churning out far more pedestrian fare -- basically, the sort of stuff you'd find on basic cable.

The list of series recently renewed by the famously cancel-happy streamer includes:

Outer Banks, Blood & Water, Sweet Magnolias, Hearbreak High, and Savage Beauty.

Netflix has unveiled a new slate of programming at TV conference Mip Africa. The line-up includes the fourth season of hit drama “Blood & Water” plus a new feature-length rom-com, “Soweto Love Story.”

The streamer also revealed a number of partnerships with South African filmmakers and production outfits. Among them are a deal with Akin Omotoso and Ochre Media for multiple book adaptations, a three-picture partnership with director Donovan Marsh (“iNumber Number”), and a multi-project partnership with production company Gambit Films (“Blood & Water”) across series and features.

“We are incredibly excited to continue with our investment in South African storytelling and to expand our relationships with these amazing storytellers,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s VP of content for Middle East and Africa. “These long-term partnerships with local filmmakers have enabled us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members around the world.

Netflix unveiled and previewed upcoming original South African series and films at Mip Africa during a panel entitled “See What’s Next on Netflix.” The global streamer also touted multi-title partnerships with local filmmakers.

“We are incredibly excited to continue with our investment in South African storytelling and to expand our relationships with these amazing storytellers,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s vp of content for Middle East and Africa. “These long-term partnerships with local filmmakers have enabled us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members around the world. This is why we’re committed to investing in South Africa’s creative industry and showcasing the incredible talent the country has to offer.”

Here is a look at the upcoming series:

Miseducation, a new young adult series from Burnt Onion Productions (How to Ruin Christmas) making its debut on Netflix on Sept.

Creative partnership signals streamer’s growing presence in Africa.

Netflix has forged a multi-project creative partnership with South African filmmaker Mandlakayise Walter Dube as part of further investment into the continent.

Under the deal, Dube will direct a variety of Netflix-owned projects, to be announced in due course.

The pact adds to similar partnerships established with African talent including Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu and her EbonyLife Studios label, and Nigerian multi-hyphenate Kunle Afolayan and his Kap Film and Television Academy.

The relationships underscore the slate of African content commissioned by Netflix of late.

During the first half of 2022, the...

Netflix has struck a multi-project partnership with South African filmmaker Mandlakayise (Mandla) Walter Dube and unveiled its latest film with Nigerian director Kunle Afolayan, as the streamer trumpeted its investment in Africa today in Johannesburg.

Under terms of the pact, Dube — who directed Netflix’s first commissioned African film Silverton Siege — will direct a variety of Netflix projects, details of which haven’t yet been received.

This marks Netflix’s third creative partnership with African creatives, coming after deals with Mo Abudu and her Ebonylife Studios and director Afolayan.

The pact was unveiled at Netflix’s See What’s Next Africa 2022/23 content showcase today, which brought together talent, filmmakers and press from South Africa and Nigeria.

The event was designed to spotlight the streamer’s investment in African storytelling and also included glimpses of progress of various projects from emerging filmmakers working initiatives such as the Unesco & Netflix ‘African Folktales,...

“The Lincoln Lawyer” moved to No. 1 on Netflix’s list of top English-language titles for the week of May 16-22, its first full week after premiering May 13. Meanwhile, the first season of “Stranger Things” showed up in 10th place as viewers looked to catch up before “Stranger Things 4” debuts Friday.

Netflix’s “The Lincoln Lawyer” follows ​Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), an iconoclastic idealist who runs his law practice out of the back seat of his Lincoln as he takes on cases big and small across the expansive city of Los Angeles. The David E. Kelley-produced show is based on the series of bestselling novels by Michael Connelly, with the first season following the second book, “The Brass Verdict.”

The series also stars Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole and Angus Sampson.

Just behind “Lincoln Lawyer,” which had 108 million hours viewed per Netflix’s Top 10 list, was the previous week’s first-place English-language series,...

Rising South African filmmaker Thati Pele, the director of the hit Netflix teen drama “Blood and Water” and the streamer’s new original series “Savage Beauty,” is preparing her first feature film, which will be produced by the team behind the Oscar-shortlisted LGBTQ drama “The Wound.”

“Brace Yourself” unspools on a failed romantic island getaway, where straitlaced orthodontist Dr. Shaloba Molefe decides to kidnap her unravelling family and won’t let them leave until they love her again. The film is produced by Elias Ribeiro and Cait Pansegrouw for Urucu Media, in co-production with Frank Hoeve, a 2018 Efp Producer on the Move, for the Netherlands’ Baldr Film.

“Brace Yourself” was selected for North American streamer Topic and Statement Films’ program to support, develop and finance projects from female African filmmakers. It was also selected for Thuthuka, a co-development collaboration between the Netherlands Film Fund and the National Film and Video Foundation (Nfvf) of South Africa.

“The Lincoln Lawyer,” which is based on the bestselling novels by Michael Connelly, made an impressive debut at No. 2 on Netflix’s global Top 10 with 45.09 million hours viewed since its May 13 premiere, Netflix announced Tuesday. The drama, which stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, was in the Top 10 in 74 countries.

Remaining in the top slot on the English language list was Season 4 of “Ozark,” with 48.62 million hours viewed. The dark crime series appeared in the Top 10 in 68 countries.

At No. 3 was the sixth season of Canadian comedy “Workin’ Moms” with 9.19 million hours viewed;

“Bridgerton” Season 2 was in the No. 4 slot with 16.02 million hours viewed), followed by “The Circle” Season 4 (14.12 million hours viewed) at No. 5.

Last week’s No. 2 placer, “Grace and Frankie Season 7: The Final Episodes” (12.26 million hours viewed) was down to No. 6 this week. Reality series “Selling Sunset” (10.86 million hours viewed) was down from No. 3 to 7, with British limited series “Anatomy of a Scandal...

While “Ozark” Season 4 continues in the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s newly released Top 10 rankings with 48.6 million hours viewed, David E. Kelley’s “The Lincoln Lawyer” is now trailing right behind it.

Debuting in the No. 2 position after its May 13 premiere, “The Lincoln Lawyer” was viewed for 45.1 million hours during the May 9-15 window. The series stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller, an idealistic Los Angeles lawyer who works out of his Lincoln town car. Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole and Angus Sampson also star. Kelley serves as creator, and executive produces alongside showrunner Ted Humphrey, Ross Fineman, Barry Jossen and Tana Jamieson.

The sixth season of “Workin’ Moms” also had a strong streaming debut, taking third place with 19.2 million minutes viewed. Created by Catherine Reitman, who also stars as Kate Foster, the Canadian ensemble comedy aired Season 6 on CBC television earlier this year before landing on Netflix on...

After almost three absurdly long years, “Stranger Things” Season 4 is just around the corner. A tentpole series for Netflix — at a whopping production cost of reportedly 30 million per episode — the fan-favorite sci-fi show that launched its young adult cast, led by Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard, into superstardom will be dropping new episodes May 27.

And, according to the Emmy-winning series’ executive producer Shawn Levy, it’s going to be “harrowing,” “cinematic” and “epic.” He told TheWrap in a recent interview, “This is so much more story and runtime than ever before, not by a little. By a lot.”

The last month of spring will also see the return of reality series titles like “The Circle” — a social media-driven competition series where players catfish, befriend and flirt with each other with the aim of winning a grand cash prize — and “Bling Empire” — which centers on a group of uber-wealthy Asian American friends in Beverly Hills.

As the undisputed king of streaming (for now at least), Netflix has enjoyed the presence of some major blockbusters. Now, with its list of new releases for May 2022, Netflix is bringing back one of its biggest ever hits.

Stranger Things season 4 “volume one” is set to premiere on May 27. It’s been a long wait for new episodes of this ’80s-tinged sci-fi/horror series and based on the trailers, the wait will have been well worth it. In this go-around, the kids of Hawkins (now high schoolers) will have to contend with the Upside Down once again to go along with the horrors of the Creel House.

While Stranger Things is the biggest Netflix original this month, it’s far from the only one. Mike Myers’ latest series The Pentaverate premieres on May 5 (fittingly: 5/5). Meanwhile The Lincoln Lawyer is set to arrive on May 13 followed by Love, Death & Robots Volume...