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The Polygamist

The Polygamist

The Polygamist

  • 2026
  • 22 Episodes
  • ⁨16+⁩
  • Drama
Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
Starring: Gugu Gumede, S'dumo Mtshali, Kwanele Mthethwa

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Episodes

  • 26m

    1. Episode 1

    Beyond the picture-perfect funeral tears and her immaculate influencer wife persona, Joyce leaves behind a past of rage and a marriage built on secrets.

  • 30m

    2. Episode 2

    As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble around her.

  • 28m

    3. Episode 3

    Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the burning betrayal that lies beneath.

  • 28m

    4. Episode 4

    To the confusion of his children, Jonasi returns home. While Matipa tries her best to get him back, Joyce is stuck between peace and self‑preservation.

  • 27m

    5. Episode 5

    When Matipa's expectations of a generous settlement don't go according to plan, she leaves J&J in search of greener — and more powerful — pastures.

  • 26m

    6. Episode 6

    The news of a possible pregnancy sets Joyce's nerves on edge and discussions at the lunch table suddenly raise new suspicions around family secrets.

  • 24m

    7. Episode 7

    With the birth of the twins, Joyce spirals into an emotional breakdown. Jonasi makes his excuses but Mpumi and Menzi have had enough of his violent games.

  • 27m

    8. Episode 8

    To survive the impending scandal, Joyce makes a desperate and surprising suggestion — turning her private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power.

  • 26m

    9. Episode 9

    Despite Joyce putting on a happy face for the cameras, her new marriage structure ignites social backlash, pushing each Gomora further into isolation.

  • 27m

    10. Episode 10

    A secret first love steps into the light — revealing decades of sacrifice and a series of lies Jonasi has worked very hard to keep under wraps.

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Genres

TV Dramas, South African, TV Shows Based on Books

This show is ...

Scandalous, Emotional, Soap Opera, Dysfunctional Family, South African, Based on a Book, Keeping Secrets, Drama, Short Form

About The Polygamist

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Audio

English, Spanish (Latin America) - Audio Description, Spanish (Latin America), Japanese, Zulu - Audio Description, Zulu [Original]

Subtitles

English, Spanish (Latin America), Filipino, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Zulu

Cast

Gugu Gumede, S'dumo Mtshali, Kwanele Mthethwa, Kenneth Nkosi, Noluthando Shabalala, Wonder Ndlovu, Celeste Ntuli, Lwazie Keith Tshebesha, Luyanda Zwane, Sthandiwe Kgoroge

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