The Crown 6: Part 1
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (four episodes)
Genre: Drama, Period Drama
Final season!
Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatisation tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign.
This season, a relationship blossoms between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed before a fateful car journey has devastating consequences.
Prince William tries to integrate back into life at Eton in the wake of his mother's death as the monarchy has to ride the wave of public opinion.
As she reaches her Golden Jubilee, the Queen reflects on the future of the monarchy with the marriage of Charles and Camilla and the beginnings of a new Royal fairytale in William and Kate.
The first four episodes are available today; the final six episodes will be available on 14 December.
Annekan' Die Swa' Kry 2
Channel: e.tv
TX Time: 17h00
Genre: Telenovela, Afrikaans
Hatice and Veli are two hard-working middle-class parents who might not be rich materialistically, but their prized possessions are their children.
The couple instilled their same values and morals within Kadir (19), 17 year-old twins Omer and Ayse, and six-year-old cutie Emile.
When Hatice witnesses her boss doing something she was not meant to see, it puts her life as well as her husband's life in danger.
And after their parents are killed unexpectedly, the children are left to fend for themselves while uncovering their parents' killer.
The South African voice cast includes Richard van der Westhuizen, Ralston Oliphant, Caleb Felix, Jean du Plessis, Izaan du Toit, Megan Spencer, Tanja Franzsen, Melissa Myburgh, Talitta Jameson, Raieqah Kupido, Melissa de Vries, John Koopman, Hunter Plaatjies, Marunzo Thomas, Anna Louise Boshoff, Curtley Pitt, Christian Schoeman and Ayden Croy.
The original Turkish title of the show is Kardeslerim (also known as My Siblings in English).
In the Season 2 premiere: Doruk has a difficult decision to make and the Eren kids adjust to new circumstances.
Meanwhile, Sengul gets a taste of her own medicine.
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Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby 5
Channel: BBC Lifestyle (DStv 174)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
The aspirational series exploring extraordinary hotels, their staff and communities is checking in for a second stay.
Writer and critic Rob Rinder teams up again with international chef Monica Galetti to embark on a journey through the world's most remarkable hotels - offering behind-the-scenes insights, compelling characters and experiences of local life beyond the hotel lobby.
In the Season 5 premiere, "Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco": Monica and Rob travel to Kasbah Tamadot in the Atlas mountains of Morocco.
With Sir Richard Branson as their boss, they discover how genuine Berber hospitality and spectacular views of the landscape make it unique.
Monica helps the chef source local produce at the nearby market and gets to know a very famous visitor, while Rob mucks out the hotel stables and guides guests on a mountain trek.
Midsomer Murders 14
Channel: BritBox
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: Drama, Police Procedural
Barnaby and Jones fight more crime in the beautiful but deadly villages and valleys of Midsomer, in four new episodes of Midsomer Murders.
New age druids, spring fayres, a nunnery and a bird-watching society are the unusual backdrops for murder and mayhem as the peaceful countryside once again becomes disrupted by chaos and police investigation.
Neil Dudgeon returns as DCI John Barnaby with Jason Hughes as DS Ben Jones.
Tamzin Malleson (Teachers, Bodies) joins the cast as no-nonsense new pathologist Dr Kate Wilding, with Fiona Dolman as Barnaby's wife, Sarah, the head teacher at Causton Comprehensive School.
In the Season 14 premiere, "Death in the Slow Lane": New DCI John Barnaby arrives in Midsomer and is bemused by the quaint villages and their quirky residents.
But when a local DJ is crushed to death at a traditional girls' boarding school, he soon discovers that murder and deception are never far away.
As the death toll rises, could Barnaby's first case also be his last?
Star 2
Channel: 1Magic (DStv 103)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Drama
The story of three girls' rise to fame, Star's first season ended on the heels of a victory, as the singing trio caught its first big break - winning Atlanta NextFest.
Heading into Season 2, one thing is clear: their lives will never be the same. It's a whole new world for the girls, as Star, Alexandra and Simone prepare for their next career move, with help and guidance from Carlotta (Queen Latifah), the group's new manager.
Having entered into a deal with Midtown Sound, the girls and Carlotta must contend with upheavals at their new label. Meanwhile, after a harrowing stint in prison, Cotton must find a way to re-enter society as a convicted felon.
And, with Derek facing the possibility of never walking again, Alexandra must work to keep their romance alive, while balancing her own career goals.
Finally, the fate of Jahil remains decidedly unclear, following last season's shocking and explosive finale.
In the Season 2 premiere, "The Winner Takes It All", while still dealing with the repercussions of Hunter's death, Star goes to great lengths to assure that the group gets a release date for their album.
A frustrated Simone struggles with bullying and Alexandra moves in with Derek despite the hardships they've experienced.