The Morning After
Channel: Prime Video
TX Time: 00h01 (all episodes)
Genre: Comedy
South African / French television comedy series about a British aspiring singer who gets adopted by a group of local young misfits after she washes up one morning about 6,000 miles from home, alone and naked on a Cape Town beach, with all of her stuff missing and a story that's clearly got a few holes.
When 25-year-old Hull party girl Nina Morgan (Amara Okereke) wakes up naked on a beach in Cape Town, South Africa, it's possible that her life isn't going exactly according to plan.
Local and beach cottage mates Michaela, Mandisa, Cleo and Justin quickly rescue her from that immediate predicament, and exact revenge on the guy responsible, but ultimately Nina's going to have to be the one to rescue herself from herself.
The others soon learn the real reason Nina's in town - she's supposed to be at New Life, an upmarket rehab centre, but it was "full of junkies" so she bust herself out on day three.
She's got a ticket home in three months' time, but until then she's on her own.
Sometimes she's on her own in Justin's bed, but basically she's on her own.
Determined not to give her stepfather the satisfaction of seeing her fail, Nina takes on a series of hustles to earn enough for rent, food and weed, putting her singing talents to good use, and relishing the world-renowned carefree sunkissed Cape Town lifestyle.
The series also stars:
- Tarryn Wyngaard as neurotic, emotionally-messy lawyer Cleo,
- Gaosi Raditholo as ballbreaker model Mandisa,
- Carmen Pretorius as rich kid-turned-artist Michaela,
- Danica Jones as no-nonsense camerawoman Pauline,
- Richard Gau as the Peter Pan-like aspiring techbro Justin,
- and Khaya Dladla as nightclub impresario Tarquin.
The series also features Martial Batchamen, Masali Baduza, Faniswa Yisa and Colin Moss.
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Official Trailer: The Morning After
TVSA Show Page: The Morning After
Roomies
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Comedy-Drama
Comedy-drama television series which explores the interpersonal relationships of five millennials trying to navigate adulthood.
From being ghosted, consent, sibling relationships, parental hang-ups, partying, making money and being cool, these are all on their minds as they strive to achieve happiness on a day-to-day basis.
Roomies showcases the underlying humour that comes with trying to achieve some of the so-called realistic and unrealistic milestones of life such as marriage, being healthy, making lifelong friends, and achieving a fulfilling career.
The series will also shine a spotlight on the question that has plagued society for centuries: can men and women be friends and if so, what does that look like?
How does Naledi (Felicia Mlangeni), a young chef with her life planned out, handle a crossroads in love and career?
During her interview as a sous chef at one of Joburg's top restaurants, she learns that her long-term boyfriend is not just visiting home, but has married his high school sweetheart and is forcing her out of the flat they shared.
As a result, she fails her interview and a broke Naledi seeks the comfort of her bestie Tsholo (Nomalanga Shozi).
The pair move into a loft with three guy friends who have their lives about as well figured out as Naledi and Tsholo do.
What could possibly go wrong?
The series stars Felicia Mlangeni, Unathi Mkhize, Nomalanga Shozi, Mbasa Msongelo and Ishmauel Songo.
The supporting cast includes Zola Nombona, Siphiwe Mtshali and Zama Ngcobo.
TVSA Show Page: Roomies
Exploding Kittens
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Animation, Comedy
It's the ultimate fight between good and evil when God and his nemesis, the spawn of Satan, are sent to Earth to live with humans - as talking cats.
Earth sucks, so God (Tom Ellis) gets fired and sent to Earth to reconnect with humanity.
The catch? He's trapped in the body of a chubby house cat.
As part of his rehabilitation, he moves in with a dysfunctional family and tries to solve their problems, but ends up spending a lot of time chasing laser pointers.
And to top it off, Godcat's next-door neighbour, who is also a cat, turns out to be none other than his nemesis, the Antichrist.
The result is the ultimate fight between good versus evil... except, Godcat is distracted by a pigeon he saw in the yard and Devilcat is busy napping on someone's laptop.
A devilish adult comedy based on the popular card game.
Uthanda Bani?
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 18h30
Genre: Reality
Uthanda Bani? looks at real relationships plagued by addictions that cause conflict between couples.
The reality show steps in to help these warring lovers who are trying to sort out their addiction issues, and offers therapy and intervention.
The show is hosted by social worker Basani Chauke.