SOUTH AFRICA'S TV WEBSITE
SIGN IN SEARCH MENU
SOUTH AFRICA'S TV WEBSITE


e.tv unveils new international shows for 2018

Written by TVSA Team from the blog e.tv on 14 Sep 2017
Favourite this post


e.tv unvelied the channel's new international programming for the beginning of 2018 at their summer Upfronts in Joziburg on Thursday night (14 September).

The line-up includes music, action, nightclubs and a first and exclusive series to e.tv: OWN's Greenleaf.

Here's a wrap of what to expect featuring synopses of each show and their starring cast:

Power
 

James "Ghost" St. Patrick is the owner of a New York City nightclub who also happens to be a major player in one of the city's biggest drug networks.

He struggles to balance these two lives, and the balance topples when he realises he wants to leave the drug ring in order to support his legitimate business.

Series stars include: Omari Hardwick as Ghost, Naturi Naughton as his wife Tasha and Lela Loren as Angela Valdes, Ghost's old flame who re-enters his life.

The series is produced by 50 Cent.
 

MacGyver


A modern reboot of the '80s series in which an operative of a secret US government organisation uses his talent for problem solving using all sorts of everyday items including his trusty Swiss army knife.

Series stars include: Lucas Till as the MacGyver Reboot and George Eads, who plays his operative partner Jack Dalton.
 

Lethal Weapon
 

A comedy-drama based on the Lethal Weapon films in which an unhinged cop, Martin Riggs, is partnered with veteran detective Roger Murtaugh, who needs to maintain low stress levels after recovering from a heart attack.

Series stars include: Clayne Crawford as Martin and Damon Wayans as Roger.
 

Star
 

A musical drama series about three singers, desperate for a new start. They have ambitions of stardom and the series follows them as they navigate the cut-throat music biz on their road to success.

The show is created by Lee Daniels (creator of Empire) and playwright Tom Donaghy.

Series stars include: Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Diddy's stepson Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Benjamin Bratt as talent manager Jahil Rivera and Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown.
 

Greenleaf
 

A drama series about the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful.

Born of the church, the Greenleaf family love and care for each other, but beneath the surface lies a den of iniquity - greed, adultery, sibling rivalry and conflicting values - that threatens to tear apart the core of their faith that holds them together.

The series is produced by OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network and is created by Craig Wright (Lost, Six Feet Under, Brothers and Sisters). Executive Producers are Oprah, Craig and writer/director Clement Virgo.
   
This will be its first run in South Africa on any channel so it's exclusive to e.tv.

Series stars include: Keith Davis as Bishop James Greenleaf, Lynn Whitfield as his wife Lady Mae, Merle Dandridge as their daughter Pastor Grace and Oprah as Mavis McCready, Mae's sister.
 

Keep a lookout on TVSA in the new year for the premiere dates of each.
 

Channels in this post: e.tv



11 Comments

max85
14 Sep 2017 20:12

Wow etv is on a buying spree .the challenge will be finding the right time slots for these shows .most if the shows will be competing with popular soapies

deziclesthagawd
15 Sep 2017 07:00

Good for etv! Their viewers can catch up on these amazing shows.

Ingenuity
15 Sep 2017 08:12

I love Power. Don't mind rewatching the seasons. I think they will put it on the wednesday 21.30 timeslot. I think all the shows will fill the monday to wednesday 20:30 timeslot and then Power at 21:30 on wednesdays.

deziclesthagawd
15 Sep 2017 09:34

I'm definitely gonna rewatch Power! Love me some James St. Patrick.

max85
15 Sep 2017 10:15

I am looking forward to Greenleaf.i am always in the mood for Mama O .what's gonna replace Harvest when it ends in october tvsa ?

Timone
15 Sep 2017 10:43

Well done to etv!! This is impressive stuff.
And etv viewers brace yourselves for the s.e.x scenes in Power, Lawd have mercy!

deziclesthagawd
15 Sep 2017 12:33

Never heard of Greenleaf but the fact that it's a completely new show to SA makes it very attractive. Can't wait!

Timone
15 Sep 2017 13:35

Greenleaf is quite good, I have seen about 4 episodes of season 1 @deziclesthagawd 

deziclesthagawd
15 Sep 2017 15:52

@timone thanks. I'll be checking it out.

Ingenuity
15 Sep 2017 16:39

Now they just need to bring back wrestling.

TVSA Team
22 Sep 2017 09:43

>>what's gonna replace Harvest when it ends in october tvsa ?<<

A repeat of Season 6 of
eKasi: Our Stories.
 


Only TVSA members can reply to this thread. Click here to login or register.






LATEST ARTICLES

New on TV today: Monday 25 November

Tsunami: Race Against Time begins on Disney+ and Escape to the Perfect Town returns to Home Channel.


New on TV today: Sunday 24 November 2024

It's eReality night with a doc about the killer 2019 White Island eruption and the return of MAFS.


New on TV today: Saturday 23 November 2024

Mabaso Family Reunion drops on Netflix and Killer Front Page begins a run on Wethu.


Jhanak Teasers - December 2024

Tejas threatens Jhanak: "Either you marry me or I'll kill Aniruddha." True love. NOT.


Muvhango Teasers - December 2024

Susan gets hypnotised and flees what she sees. She returns to Venda to represent the royal family’s interests.


Diepe Waters 3 Teasers - December 2024

Perspective versus fact. Jacques and Johan come to a conclusion about Theresa.


New on TV today: Friday 22 November 2024

Bread & Roses on Apple TV+ tells the plight of Afghan women as Nat Geo Wild camps out on Africa's Blood River.


Scandal! Teasers - December 2024

A wedding proposal, a familiar face returns and Ndumiso basks in the glory of his apparent heroism.


Binnelanders Teasers - December 2024

Joe tells his sister about his visit to their father’s mistress. Ouch!


New on TV today: Thursday 21 November

BBC Earth takes you around the Solar System and a Wicked special airs on E! ahead of the film premiere.

LATEST SITE ACTIVITY


More activity at TVSA Central



LATEST SOAPIE TEASERS



LATEST SOAPIE TEASERS





×
×

You browser doesn't have Flash, Silverlight, Gears, BrowserPlus or HTML5 support.