Shaka iLembe

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.....

The cast in itself is brilliant and the story well researched. The focus on Queen Nandi, Mkabayi and all other women who shaped Shaka from a young age is refreshing.

Shaka witnessing his mother's struggles for him to be the his best. Him seeking counsel from his aunt Mkabayi and him seeking blessings from his grandmother. All these women play an important role in his life.

The roles the mothers played in all the Kings' lives in this series we're highlighted. Dingiswayo's mother...Zwide's mother etc. Bomb Productions outdid themselves again here. Well done!

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.

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!