Series Spotlight2026ReleasedScripted
The Polygamist
8.0/101 ratings
CountrySouth Africa
Seasons1 season
Episodes22 episodes
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A self-made CEO, Jonas Gumede, builds an empire and a complicated personal life that begins to collapse under the weight of his choices as the wives and mistresses in his life hold a mirror to the man behind the power.
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Written by
Busisiwe Zwane, Lorato Phefo, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, Nontuthuzelo Magoxo
Directed by
Akin Omotoso, Nthabiseng Tau-Mohane, Rolie Nikiwe
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Elizabeth Agada 8/10
Review for The Polygamist
Despite what the title suggests, The Polygamist is not really about a man with many wives. It is about power, and what it costs everyone who is not holding it.
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Ended22 episodesJune 12, 2026
The Polygamist Season 1
Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
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The Polygamist has viewers hooked on its messy, glamorous unraveling of a marriage built on lies. If Joyce Gomora's journey from social media darling to betrayed wife left you craving more stories about deception, double lives, and the women who survive them, here's where to go next.
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The Story⚡ Behind one of Netflix’s recent South African successes lies a team that brought a story of hidden relationships, family secrets, and their consequences to the screen. Meet the cast and crew who shaped The Polygamist. Tell Me More The Polygamist opens at the funeral of Jonasi Gomora, a self-made South African CEO and …
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