The Polygamist

The Polygamist 2026

★ 8.8TMDB 0h 24min 1 season Creator: Akin Omotoso

Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.

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S1·E1 Episode 1Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 8.2Beyond the picture-perfect funeral tears and her immaculate influencer wife persona, Joyce leaves behind a past of rage and a marriage built on secrets.S1·E2 Episode 2Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 7.4As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.S1·E3 Episode 3Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 6.6Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.S1·E4 Episode 4Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 7.7Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.S1·E5 Episode 5Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 6.7Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.S1·E6 Episode 6Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 7.0News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.S1·E7 Episode 7Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 6.5After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.S1·E8 Episode 8Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 7.8To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).S1·E9 Episode 9Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 5.5Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.S1·E10 Episode 10Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 6.7A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.S1·E11 Episode 11Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 7.2Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.S1·E12 Episode 12Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 7.2The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.S1·E13 Episode 13Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 7.2Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.S1·E14 Episode 14Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 9.2Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.S1·E15 Episode 15Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 9.3Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.S1·E16 Episode 16Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 9.3The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.S1·E17 Episode 17Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 9.3Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.S1·E18 Episode 18Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 7.8Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.S1·E19 Episode 19Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 7.8After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.S1·E20 Episode 20Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 9.5Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.S1·E21 Episode 21Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 7.2Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.S1·E22 Episode 22Jun 12, 2026 · TMDB 7.4Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.

Cast

Gugu Gumede
Gugu Gumede Joyce Gomora
S'Dumo Mtshali
S'Dumo Mtshali Jonasi Gomora
Kwanele Mthethwa
Kwanele Mthethwa Matipa Nkosi
Kenneth Nkosi
Kenneth Nkosi Magesh Gomora
Wonder Ndlovu
Wonder Ndlovu Menzi Gomora
Lwazie Keith Tsebesha
Lwazie Keith Tsebesha Sarah Gomora
Noluthando Shabalala
Noluthando Shabalala Mpume Gomora
Luyanda Zwane
Luyanda Zwane Lindani Mbatha
Celeste Ntuli
Celeste Ntuli Essie Gomora
Vuyo Biyela
Vuyo Biyela Freedom
M
Mbali Cele Sis Ntombi
S
S'Thandiwe Kgoroge Mama Grace
Farieda Metsileng
Farieda Metsileng Buhle
Siyamthanda Banda
Siyamthanda Banda Bonginkosi
Thuli Thabethe
Thuli Thabethe Thembi
Noxolo Mathula
Noxolo Mathula Zodwa
R
Rebone Sesing Trinity Cele
Thandolwethu Zondi
Thandolwethu Zondi Xolani

Crew

Creator
Akin Omotoso
Writers
Sue Nyathi
Executive Producers
Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Thuli Zuma, Pepsi Pokane
Cinematography
Fahema Hendricks
Composer
Zethu Mashika
Production Design
Tiaan Schutte

Details

First air date
Jun 12, 2026
Last air date
Jun 12, 2026
Seasons
1
Episodes
22
Network
Netflix
Status
Returning Series
Studios
Stained Glass TV
Country
South Africa
Language
English, Tswana, Zulu

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