The Polygamist: Why South African Netflix hit series has everyone talking

The breakout South African television series The Polygamist is gaining momentum on streaming platforms, with a classic serving of high-stakes drama built around wealth, betrayal and revenge.

But what is all the buzz about? And why should you watch it?

At the centre of the story is Joyce, a woman who appears to have it all, a polished public image, a luxurious lifestyle, and a marriage to Jonasi, a charismatic CEO whose influence and fortune seem beyond reproach.

That illusion begins to unravel when cracks emerge in Jonasi’s carefully constructed façade. Joyce is forced into a painful reality; she is not the only woman in his life.