Grab your popcorn, get cosy, and settle down for some good TV. Here are some of the top South African TV shows you need to add to your watch list right now. You’re in for a real treat, from heartwarming, funny rom-com to crime dramas and thrillers.
Red Ink: a thrilling crime drama
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Red Ink is an eight-part thriller based on the incredible novel by Angela Makholwa-Moabelo.
The story revolves around Lucy Khambule, a journalist turned publicist, who receives an unusual proposition from an imprisoned serial killer, Napoleon Dingiswayo, also known as “The Butcher of Soweto.” Portrayed by SAFTA nominee Nqobile Nunu Khumalo and SAFTA winner Bonko Khoza respectively, the characters promise a compelling exploration of crime, journalism, and the complexities of human nature.
Catch Me A Killer: Unveiling the mind of SA’s first female profiler
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Based on the memoir of South Africa’s pioneering female profiler, Micki Pistorius, Catch Me A Killer is a 10-part series that delves into the psychological intricacies of profiling serial killers. The show aims to provide an authentic portrayal of Pistorius’s experiences as she aids law enforcement in apprehending some of South Africa’s most notorious criminals, including Stewart Wilken and Anthony Sowell.
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Reyka: A tale of resilience and justice
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Set in South Africa in 1994, Reyka follows the life of a woman who, as a child, escapes from a kidnapper. As an adult, she channels her traumatic past into solving mysteries and raising her child. This crime drama promises a gripping narrative that intertwines personal struggles with a quest for justice.
Koek: Unveiling the unexpected in Cape Town’s suburbs
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Koek explores the unexpected journey of Christelle Smit, a Cape Town housewife who discovers evidence of her husband’s affair with a stripper named Candi Floss. The investigation leads her to a world far removed from the Northern Suburbs utopia she once knew, unravelling secrets and complexities.
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