Netflix Announces Renewal of 3 South African Drama Series
Netflix, the world's leading streaming service, has announced the renewal of three popular South African drama series for their second seasons. The series are Blood & Water, Jiva! and How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding.
Blood & Water is a teen mystery drama that follows Puleng Khumalo, a high school student who transfers to a prestigious school to investigate the case of her long-lost sister who was abducted at birth. The series stars Ama Qamata, Khosi Ngema, Thabang Molaba and Dillon Windvogel. The second season will continue to explore the complex relationships and secrets among the students and their families.
Jiva! is a dance drama that revolves around Ntombi, a talented street dancer who wants to pursue her dreams of joining a professional dance crew. The series features Noxolo Dlamini, Candice Modiselle, Sne Mbatha and Stella Dlangalala. The second season will follow Ntombi and her friends as they face new challenges and opportunities in the dance scene.
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How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding is a comedy series that tells the story of Tumi Sello, a prodigal daughter who returns home for her sister's wedding and accidentally ruins everything. The series stars Busisiwe Lurayi, Thando Thabethe, Yonda Thomas and Nambitha Ben-Mazwi. The second season will focus on another family wedding that is threatened by Tumi's antics.
All three series have received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, and have showcased the diversity and creativity of South African storytelling. Netflix has expressed its commitment to investing in more original content from Africa, and has praised the talent and vision of the local creators and actors.
The release dates for the second seasons of Blood & Water, Jiva! and How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding have not been announced yet, but fans can expect to see them on Netflix sometime in {2024}.
