Irma Vep
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Drama, Comedy-Drama
Mira is an American movie star disillusioned by her career and a recent breakup, who comes to France to star as "Irma Vep" in a remake of the French silent film classic, Les Vampires.
Set against the backdrop of a lurid crime thriller, Mira struggles as the distinctions between herself and the character she plays begin to blur and merge.
Irma Vep reveals to us the uncertain ground that lies at the border of fiction and reality, artifice and authenticity, art and life.
In the series premiere, "The Severed Head": When disillusioned A-list Hollywood actress Mira Harberg arrives in Paris to immerse herself in the coveted role of iconic villainous Irma Vep in a remake of Feuillade's The Vampires, an encounter with her former lover Laurie reignites dormant passions.
Meanwhile, the project's acclaimed director René Vidal struggles as production woes threaten to derail his vision.
Isibopho
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 21h30
Genre: Drama
Drama series which begins when a woman's husband and father-in-law are murdered and she is culturally obligated to marry her brother-in-law – who also wants her dead.
The show explores the cultural practice of 'ungeno' – when a widow marries her late husband's close relative in order to stay in the family.
The series is an exploration of the lengths people go to for money and power, and how far they are willing to go in order to protect themselves.
Driven by distorted family dynamics caused by greed and obsession with money, Isibopho tells the story of Thandi Ndlovu (Zethu Dlomo), a young widow left with the Ndlovu family inheritance.
However, her life is in danger from her new husband and former brother-in-law Sgoloza (Sicelo Dlamini) and his mother, Onica (Slindile Nodangala), the matriarch who will do anything and sacrifice anyone for what she believes belongs to her family.
Will Thandi find out the truth in time about who killed her husband and father-in-law, or will she lose her own life?
While the concept of the family at war is at the heart of Isibopho, the show also takes us into the murky and dangerous worlds of fafi / mochina (a form of gambling based on dream interpretation) and rhino horn smuggling.
The series stars Zethu Dlomo, Slindile Nodangala, Sicelo Dlamini, Jerry Mofokeng, Lerato Makhetha and Dineo Lusenga.
Isibopho is Mzansi Wethu's first original drama series.
TVSA Show Page: Isibopho
All American: Homecoming
Channel: Me (DStv 115)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Drama, Sport
A young adult sports drama set against the backdrop of the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) experience at Bringston University, where Black excellence is a way of life.
The series follows Simone, a young tennis hopeful from Beverly Hills who is trying to fight her way back to great after some time away from the court; and Damon, an elite baseball player from Chicago who is carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.
After Simone's aunt Amara Patterson, a journalism teacher and activist, exposes a scandal that threatens to derail the school's beloved baseball program, new coach Marcus Turner is determined to bring a championship back to Bringston the honest way — with Damon's help.
Damon will adjust to his new normal with fellow baseball player and childhood friend JR by his side.
Meanwhile, as Simone struggles to find her footing, she will get a little guidance from Thea, the super-competitive queen bee of the Bringston tennis team; and Keisha, the school's unofficial mayor, who will help Simone learn how to live her best life.
As they contend with the high stakes of college sports, Simone and Damon will also navigate the highs, lows and sexiness of unsupervised early adulthood at a prestigious HBCU.
In the series premiere, "Start Over": Simone is excited to move into her dorm and start navigating life on her own terms, but her past choices present unexpected setbacks.
Eager to turn the baseball team around, Damon and Coach Marcus are thrown an even bigger curve ball than they were anticipating.
Meanwhile, Amara faces the consequences of her actions, and what that means for her future.
Tom Papa: What A Day!
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
Stand-up comedian Tom Papa returns to Netflix for his second hour-long special.
In his signature joyful fashion, Tom shares the highs and lows of parenting, his reliance on modern technology, rescuing his pet pug, and how his marriage has evolved over time.
The comedian, writer, podcaster and devoted bread baker playfully opines on everything from passwords to parenthood, doling out truths about post-marriage intimacy and why men are to blame for most of life's inconveniences.
Last Chance U: Basketball 2
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Docu-Reality, Documentary Series, Sport
The Emmy-nominated series returns to East Los Angeles College (ELAC) to give another honest, gritty look inside the world of community college basketball.
The series picks up a year after COVID caused an abrupt and emotional end to ELAC's championship run in 2020.
Head coach John Mosley is eager to get back on the court with an almost entirely new roster of Huskies, including talented but troubled D1 level athletes looking for a last opportunity to make it.
Off the court, players get vulnerable sharing their personal struggles of family instability, mental health, homelessness and more.
Over eight episodes, we will follow the team's journey as players work to overcome personal demons and fight for their spot on the court.