Netflix has unveiled a new slate of South African content across film and series.
Among the new series unveiled on Wednesday is an expansion of thr How to Ruin with How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents, “another irreverent take on family, love and culture launching on Oct. 30 from Burnt Onion Productions in collaboration with producer Jayan Moodley (The Kandasamys). “Drawing on the same rich tradition of Moodley’s South African Indian family-centered comedy seen in titles such as The Kandasamys, the story follows an interracial couple whose engagement brings two very different families and cultures together, setting the stage for plenty of humor, misunderstandings and family drama,” Netflix said.
New shows with new production partners were also part of Netflix’s Wednesday update. “South Africans are fans of reality shows, so Netflix is bringing more of their favorite genre,” the streamer said, revealing popular power couple Dineo and Zothile “Solo Ntsizwa” Langa as the hosts of the previously unveiled Love Is Blind: South Africa, produced by afrOkaans and set for its debut later this year.
Also hitting Netflix later this year is the wedding docu soap Stars & Vows: Anele and Buzza from Dopezuluboi Productions. Plus, production firm BrightFire is also working on a new dating reality show, the streamer said, without disclosing further details.
