Season 1
Unseen is a thriller miniseries which follows Zenzi, an unremarkable cleaning lady who hides behind her identity while desperately searching for her husband after he is released from prison.
Who is Zenzi Mwale?
This six-part crime thriller narrates the story of a nondescript domestic worker who goes in search of her missing husband and comes up against powerful and violent criminals.
Her reaction to the immense and immediate danger she faces is not as timid as she seems.
The series tracks the inconspicuous Zenzi's (Gail Mabalane) perilous descent from cleaner to killer.
On a mission to uncover her missing husband’s whereabouts, Zenzi goes down a dangerous and destructive path littered with sinister characters who want to exploit her for their nefarious schemes.
The series stars Gail Mabalane, Brendon Daniels, Hein de Vries, Waldemar Schultz, Vuyo Dabula, Ilse Klink, Colin Moss, Mothusi Magano, Abduragman Adams, Shimmy Isaacs, Omhle Tshabalala, Lehasa Moloi, Dineo Langa, Shamilla Miller, Rapulana Seiphemo and Clifford Young.
Unseen is a Netflix series created by Travis Taute and Daryne Joshua and produced by Gambit Films, adapted from the Turkish series Fatma created by Özgür Önurme.
The executive producers are Bradley Joshua, Benjamin Overmeyer, Travis Taute, Daryne Joshua, Simon Beesley and Nosipho Dumisa-Ngoasheng.
The producers are Bradley Joshua and Benjamin Overmeyer.
The directors are Travis Taute, Rolisizwe Nikiwe and Twiggy Matiwana.
The writers are Sean Drummond, Meesha Aboo and Tristram Atkins.
The original score is by Kyle Shepherd.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Gail Mabalane ... Zenzi
Brendon Daniels ... Raymond
Hein de Vries ... Joseph
Waldemar Schultz ... Detective Morkel
Vuyo Dabula ... Max
Ilse Klink ... Detective Lyners
Colin Moss ... Reuben Theron
Mothusi Magano ... Lufuno
Abduragman Adams ... Enrico
Shimmy Isaacs ... Alice
Omhle Tshabalala ... Esulu
Lehasa Moloi ... Officer Cupido
Dineo Moeketsi ... Naledi (as Dineo Langa)
Shamilla Miller ... Chyna
Rapulana Seiphemo ... Blessing
Clifford Young ... Farouk
Recurring / Guests
Catriona Andrew ... Claire
Jo da Silva ... Judge
Schelaine Bennett ... Nancy (as Schelaine Bennet)
Sherman Pharo ... Jackson Thom
Maurice Paige ... Ernie
Ndoni Khanyile ... Tumi
Tayah Abels ... Summer
Martin Kintu ... Prison Official
Malibongwe Mqamelo ... Arresting Officer
Abdullatief Davids ... Charge Officer
Emile Smit ... Charge Officer 2
Shakes Myeko ... Drunk Man
Khalil Kathrada ... Shift Manager
Harmonie Mbunga ... TV Host
Carey-Anne Garnier ... Grieving Mother
Emily Suttle ... Grieving Daughter
Sobantu Nqayi ... Bartender
Gershome Williams ... Constable
Charlene le Roux ... Female Officer
Martial T. Batchamen ... Head Bouncer
Kirsten Jaftha ... Cashier
Jeffrey Moss ... Policeman 1
Yanga Ndzulwana ... Train Station Cashier
Natasha Mayet ... Publisher 1
Jean Laurent Teplitsky ... Publisher 2
Corien Pelt ... Female Passenger
Sky Jude Okhale ... Young Esulu
Lilitha Zibonda ... Clothing Shop Cashier
Werner Smit ... OCM Recruiter
Shannon Williams ... Caledon Shop Assistant
Hempill Marcus ... Truck Driver
Keeno-Lee Hector ... Caledon Manager
Frank Rautenbach ... Andrew Harting
Clayton Evertson ... Yazid
Sindi Dlathu ... Politician
Peter Butler ... Suited Man
Monde Bambelo ... Ballistic Technician
Ndaxolo Nkalashe ... Butler
Kwakanya Kayi ... Young Zenzi
Charlotte Huisamen ... News Reporter
Reon van der Watt ... Driver
David Davidos ... Henchman 2
Kenji Murapa ... Henchman 4