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[Kgopolo @PhilMphela]

While The Polygamist will unlikely get the same global reach as Blood & Water did, it's safe to say the show has shaken Mzansi and garnered a lot of attention beyond our borders. It is a hit — deservedly so.

Face value, the show is a typical telenovela leaning on the long form content model and the tested Dynasty/Dallas-esque style.

Where it shines it's the focus on story rather than the actor performance lens that many of our local show tend to anchor themselves on.

The story is the star here. The brilliant performances just add to the magic. When you have a solid script, a cohesive cast, you don't need the noise. The actors here shine in their roles because they are not fighting the script for a viral moment.

Even the comedic scenes land because Akin Omotoso, Roli Nikiwe and Nthabi Tau excersized an impeccable restraint. They don't linger on the comedy for melodrama.

On that ... Oh the editing on this show deserves a nod.

This show could have been called "The Monsters We Create" and it would be apt. It's clear the story doesn't want you to like any of these characters. They are all flawed and have a money where you side eye them... Yes even minor characters like Joyce's Mom, Matipa's Friend, Matipa's mom, etc. Hell even Buhle the receptionist has some annoying moments..😉

For me, the heart of this story shows in the unspoken ripple effect of parents choices. The scenes where Joyce gets a hug from Mpume outside (No dialogue), the scene where she has a talk with Menzi in his bedroom and the crashout scene from Freedom about how his mother not loving him.

Actually the Freedom scene was the crescendo for me on that theme of 'The Monsters We Create'. Long before the signs of Menzi becoming Jonasi, we see how Essie is oblivious to the damage she has inflicted on Freedom and is subsequently gonna do to Sarah.

Netflix saw that the Tyler Perry model works for them, especially in black audiences and they are running with it. There is no avoiding the Perry influence while watching this show.

That said, the show is very good. It is shot well, the story moves, the sex scenes actually serve the story and aren't just there for titillation and shock value, but most of all The Polygamist doesn't just hold your attention, it demands that you think, question and dare I say it ... Pick a side. Yes, Jonasi is the clear villain... But everybody else around him are also not perfect. And yes, Magesh is flawed too. He enabled Jonasi for years. He had his reasons but he complied to serve his interests.

Trying not to single out any individual performance because this is such a stellar cast. Gugu Gumede is captivating as Joyce, Kwanele clocks in as Matipa, Sdumo Mtshali delivers as Jonasi... And the supporting cast ... the kids show up with solid performances. Ok fine ... Wonder Ndlovu as Menzi in those quiet angry moments! I believed him. I felt his pain. The guy's panic attack moments were acting gold.

Sidenote: Magesh lives in Soweto with Essie. How did he not know that there was a funeral being planned in that house? It's not like a funeral takes 2 days to organise in Soweto. 😉 Or story ke story so siyishiya lapho? 😇

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[N’wa Mucanyi 🫶🏾 @KhananiShingan1]

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[Chidimma @The_Chidimma]

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[IMAN MCITEKA 🤍 @ImanMci]

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[IMAN MCITEKA 🤍 @ImanMci]

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[IMAN MCITEKA 🤍 @ImanMci]

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[Mabintou @mabintou]

Regardless of whatever cards I’m dealt. I’m going to make myself so proud this year.