Innholdsfortegnelse for 4/23/2020 i TV Plus English

tvplus goes to print a while before we are on street. It allows time for copies to get distributed to be ready for sale every second Friday. When this issue was finalised, we were still in lockdown. If everything goes according to the President’s plan, the day this issue is (digitally) available, should be our first day of “freedom”. Since tvplus is not a news magazine, it’s deemed non-essential and not allowed to be distributed during lockdown. It’s unfortunate that our issue date works out that it will be out on the Friday lockdown is lifted, without time to get it on shelf. In several stories we refer to lockdown as if it’s still in effect, like shows to keep kids busy (p12). Because we were unsure if lockdown will…

Name: Genevieve Terblanche Position: cat-pestering senior writer. Likes shows about: science-based natural history, and witty period dramas with lavish, accurate costuming. Not a fan of: cringe comedy. I want to like so many shows but my body walks me out of the room in sheer horror. I am watching: Primal (2019) season 1 on Showmax. My take on this show: animator Genndy Tartakovsky (creator of Samurai Jack, 2001-2017) has paired dinosaurs and cavemen – well, one solid beast of a caveman – for a tale of violence, adventure and screaming at stuff. The show lives up to those wild feats of a 10-year-old’s imagination enjoyed while smashing toys together. And while this is an adult animation series, the caveman and his companion dinosaur’s relationship seems inspired by the kind of…

R Weekdays SABC2 (*192) 12:30 RWeekdays SABC3 (*193) 10:30 O Sundays SABC2 08:30 PREVIOUSLY Fikani took Marko into his confidence, Connie finally let go of her past and all the drama that it brought with, and DeWet thanked Vince for his advice. The Hillsiders celebrated Easter, Esti gave Mariaan some new perspective, and Fikani revealed his secret to Alexa. 22 – 24 APRIL Connie makes aconfession with alarming consequences for a number of people in Hillside, and DeWet bonds with his family. Ivy is excited about positive developments for her family as they continue to settle into their new world, and the younger group wrap up their project. Marvin has a traumatic experience, and news leaves the community stunned. 27 APRIL – 1 MAY Willem is quickly becoming annoyed with…

Want to watch Bold on your phone, tablet or laptop? If you’re a Vodacom subscriber, you’ve got a head start and can access Vodacom’s video-on-demand service one of two ways: visit www.videoplay.co.za or download the app from Vodacom’s App Store or Google Play Store. If you’re not a Vodacom subscriber, it’s simple: get a Vodacom sim (contract or prepaid) and access Video Play as above. All you need now is data – the network has a range of daily, weekly and monthly video subscriptions designed for Video Play – or you can use your existing Wifi network for uninterrupted binging. *…

No repeats PREVIOUSLY Tarik discovered Banu’s secret, Nihan managed to see Kemal and Deniz, and Zeynep continued her evil schemes. Leyla tried to take over the company, Emir failed with his Ozan kidnapping plan, and Asu confronted her mom with a series of questions. Ayhan meanwhile came up with a creative way to propose to Leyla. 22 – 24 APRIL Emir convinces Zeynep to betray Kemal, and Hakan asks Zeynep to marry him. Kemal gives Asu an ultimatum, and Deniz’s birthday is right around the corner and Nihan and Kemal decide to do something special for her. Emir and Asu plot to deceive Tarik, and Kemal and Nihan are shocked when they find out what took place in Ozan’s hospital room. 27 APRIL – 1 MAY Asu tries to track…

R Mon-Thu VIA (*147) 23:00 O Saturdays VIA 00:30 PREVIOUSLY Hazel and Rahmi’s argument turned nasty, and Özkan hired bullies to get rid of Gülseren. Hazal was in trouble at school, Gülseren was seriously injured in a car accident, and Dilara discovered that Hazel torched the riding club. 22 – 23 APRIL Cansu is furious when she finds out that Özkan is applying for paternal rights over her, Candan has much-needed advice to dish out, and Özkan plays his trump card to emerge as the hero. Keri-man’s boyfriend Ozman meets up with Dilara’s maid and begins working as the new gardener at Dilara’s house, and Özkan drinks too much and plans to set himself on fire. 27 – 30 APRIL Gülseren hires a familiar face as a cook at her…

R Wed-Fri SABC2 (*192) 13:00 O Saturdays SABC2 11:00 PREVIOUSLY Kabe learnt that Zano had no home to go to after finding her sleeping in her car, Senzo took Nolo under his wing, and Pabi dumped Nolo again to get into a relationship with rich older man Senzo. 22 APRIL Nolo wakes up and immediately regrets his rebound sex with Mantwa, and Nkosana uses Vivienne to sweeten a business deal. Mfawaze is given the cold shoulder by Patricia despite his money being made legitimately, and Nolo steps in to help Patricia by buying her house for her. Moipone meanwhile is sent a warning by her business supplier. 27 – 29 APRIL Pabi and Nolo bump into each other and they both have butterflies, and Mantwa makes her position clear to…

Wednesday EVIL SERIES PREMIERE! Season 1 M-Net (*101) 22:00 Episode 1 (sci-fi) 22 April Serial killers who play mind-games are creepy enough, then add the possibility of demons and get ready to be scared out of your pants! But one of the most chilling moments has a rational explanation thanks to just how manipulative Dr Townshend is. NB! See more on p18. DEATH IN PARADISE SEASON PREMIERE! Season 9 BBC First (*119) 20:00 Episode 1 (action) 29 April DI Mooney pulls off an observant bit of police work to rule out one suspect, proving that sometimes X really does mark the spot. And fans playing detective should be extra careful not to jump to conclusions when the killer wears a mask. Thursday ONE…

At tvplus we watch an absurd amount of television. And while we might not like all of it, we do our best to give every show a fair viewing. But it’s not all work. We do get passionately attached to shows. Streaming allows us to follow series and binge to our hearts’ delight, and also fit our favourite shows in around all the live TV viewing that we do professionally. It allows us to sit back with a sweet, funny pick-me-up after reviewing intense dramas and thrillers on dark topics. And sometimes it just lets us switch off and enjoy for a moment when we’re neck-deep in season 4 of a twisty, detail-driven show with 40 different essential characters. This issue, here’s what tvplus is watching for fun… and why.…

If you’re fascinated by life behind bars, stay inside with the following shows… Life After Lockup season 2 This series follows couples who fell in love while one person was behind bars. Ex-prisoner Mike returns with the two women he’s strung along, married and had kids with, and we find out that he’s been chatting up even more women online. But it’s not just guys or the prisoners misbehaving, as free-woman Lacey juggled two jailbird fiancés until she seemingly settled on one husband. • Tuesdays, 1Magic (*103) at 19:00. For Life season 1 In this compassionate drama series based on a real-life story, a club owner who was wrongfully convicted of drug trafficking makes the most of his life sentence by studying law. After earning his degree, he sets about…

R Weekdays 1Magic (*103) 23:30 & 10:30 O Saturdays 1Magic 17:00 O Sundays 1Magic 09:30 PREVIOUSLY Aunt Kedibone put her own life on the line to protect her nephew Cobra, Lindiwe returned home to find a stranger living in her mansion, and Dimpho fell in love – again. 22 – 24 APRIL Dimpho is desperately trying to keep a secret, but it isn’t long before her Aunt Kedibone puts two and two together. Emma and Lindiwe continue their back-and-forth game but Lindiwe is getting desperate to rid herself of her house-guest. Dimpho lands in an unfamiliar situation with Refilwe’s new hottie, Aunt Kedibone is onto a young couple’s lies, and Lindiwe is willing to cross the line against Emma. 27 APRIL – 1 MAY Lindiwe thinks that she has caught…

Weekdays on M-Net Dec 16:30 R W.days kykNET (*144) 23:30/Tue-Fri kykNET 08:30 O Sat M-Net Dec 06:00 o Sat kykNET 09:30 PREVIOUSLY Stefan returned to Pretoria to win back Rene’s heart, Lexi developed a crush on Doctor Hugo, Tracy noticed the tension between Annelize and Tertius, and Louis asked Piet for help. 22 – 24 APRIL Quinton and Stefan’s reunion is uncomfortable, Danny isn’t planning on helping Chanel with her idea, and Lexi confuses Danny and warns Chanel to back off. Piet isn’t sure that Jacques is behind everything he’s being blamed for, and Tertius realises that Tracy has been absent from work for days. Naomi and Okkie fight about the function, Tertius questions Tracy’s motives, and Alice is more cunning than she appears. 27 APRIL – 1 MAY Betrayal…

Now in America BOLD Quinn is impressed with herself for destroying Brooke, a heartbroken Shauna tells Flo the real reason she’s going back to Las Vegas, and a desperate Bill begs Katie for forgiveness in an attempt to save their relationship. Quinn tries to push Ridge to open his eyes to Brooke’s evil deeds and find true love with Shauna, and Sally arranges a special delivery for Flo. Bill is determined to fight for his family and pleads with Katie, Dr Escobar finds herself in an awkward situation with Sally, and Flo wants more info on Sally’s illness. Zoe later tells Steffy that she’s concerned about the Sally-Wyatt-Flo situation. DAYS Daniel returns to Salem right when Eric and Nicole’s relationship is up in the air. Sonny and Will are surprised…

R Weekdays e.tv (*194) 09:30 PREVIOUSLY Nicole tried to hide with Holly, Eric declined ajob at the Hortons, Joey offered Jade support before her surgery, and Chad was forced to choose who he would save: Abby or Gabi. 22 – 24 APRIL Chad has a confession to make, and Gabi and Dario talk about not being able to be with the people they love. Eric pushes Jennifer away, and Claire makes a devious move. Abby is in danger, Chad breaks Gabi’s heart by telling her he can’t see her anymore, and Brady helps Nicole settle in. 27 APRIL – 1 MAY Steve and Kayla know where to find his missing son, Joey takes care of Jade while she recouperates, and Brady and Eric are reunited. Adrienne is going through a…

R Tue-Sat kykNET (*144) 09:00 R Weekdays kykNET 22:30 PREVIOUSLY Renate and Simon’s divorce was finalised, Chrissie returned from overseas, and Rita tried to con Maryke out of a fortune. 22 – 24 APRIL Wynand’s appointment on the Stryders team causes all kinds of trouble, Bernard quits his job at Pottie’s, and Koekie finds a new calling. Renate is convinced that she will never find love again, and Bernard says goodbye. Koekie is determined to master the art of hypnosis, Renate takes control of her life as a divorcee, and Simon and Reitz don’t see eye to eye. 27 APRIL – 1 MAY Chrissie is busy taking over Reitz’s house, Festus is afraid that he might be suffering memory loss, and the Stryders have a bit of fun at Wynand's…

R Daily Telemundo (*118) 23:50, 02:20 PREVIOUSLY Marcial was interviewed by the authorities, Hilda and Albeiro visited alawyer to help get back their inheritance, and El Chuky tried to kidnap Daniela. Anibal visited ascared Yésica in hospital, and Yésica found out that Jota was alive and well. 22 – 26 APRIL Daniel reveals why he wants revenge on Yésica, Franklin prepares to bury a friend, and Marcial breaks the news of Lucia’s death to Daniel. Yésica asks Captain Pérez for help, Jota and Vanessa fight about Vanessa’s lifestyle, and Lucia tells Marcial that Franklin helped her escape. Albeiro and Hilda continue their search for Catalina S, and Daniela tries to get El Chuky to let her go. 27 APRIL – 3 MAY Lucia and Daniel search for Aurora, Octavio tells…

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I don’t know why Mpho is playing hard to get because they are kind of in the same age group. He is trying to be a good boy but we all know he is not. He must wear his big boy pants and get his girl – SIPHE, FACEBOOK They don’t make a great couple at all – BANYANA, FACEBOOK She’s still young and it’s not the right time. Generations – The Legacy is promoting statutory rape – BONGANI, FACEBOOK Let them date but take things slow with them – FESTAH, FACEBOOK…

Why did SABC2 suddenly drop Chris Smith and his show Geure Uit Die Vallei from TV? – TANYA, SMS Like a number of other shows, Geure Uit Die Vallei (2017-now) has been affected by COVID-19 and the 21 days of national lockdown. SABC2 is one of the channels that has made significant revamps to their line-ups. “We have made these updates to accommodate special reports and Coronavirus programming in a way that viewers can be updated in the mornings and the evenings when they are in front of the television,” explains channel PR Caroline Phalakatshela. Chris has reassured fans that the season, which has already been filmed, will return in the very near future. “We’re aware that our show’s going on a break during this very confusing time. We will…

EVIL DStv CATCH UP | 2019 | SCI-FI | SEASON 1 | NEW EPISODES WEDNESDAYS AT 23:00 FROM 22 APRIL A priest in training hires a forensic psychologist to help tell the difference between demonic possession and clinical insanity. And while they unmask the fakers, it becomes unsettlingly clear that evil really is around them. NB! See more on p18. THE MAGICIANS SHOWMAX | 2020 | SCI-FI | SEASON 5 | BINGE FROM FRIDAY 1 MAY Quentin’s (Jason Ralph) death broke hearts in season’s 4 finale, but it’s time for action as Julia (Stella Maeve) must get to grips with her powers as earth heads for catastrophe. And over in the magical kingdom of Fillory, our heroes are stuck 300 years in the future. THE OUTSIDER SHOWMAX | 2020 |…

If you’ve missed the première broadcasts on DStv, you can still find them on Catch Up, along with these renovation series… Home Town season 3 Graphic designer Erin and builder Ben Napier balance preserving architectural details with modern innovation as they renovate homes in the historic district of Laurel, Mississippi. Using reclaimed elements allows them to keep historical character and also come in under budget. Diamond In The Rough season 1 California builder-designer Jasmine Roth tackles basic builder box homes that have no character or are drab and outdated, and she shows how to update with a unique twist. Even couples who’ve messed up their own reno attempts get a helping hand. Caribbean Life season 14 Couples with champagne dreams and beer money find out that they too can have…

r Weekdays Mzansi Magic (*161) 10:00 & 13:00 o Saturdays Mzansi Magic 11:00 PREVIOUSLY Siyanda tried to win over Kagiso’s family, and a familiar face returned to town and she wasn’t alone. Siyanda surprised Harriet by saving Kea’s business, and Goodness was forced to accept that her mom was dead. 22 – 24 APRIL The Theron drug family are closing in on Skhumbuzo as the hours pass by, forcing him to seek help in the most unexpected place. Siyanda’s secret is out in the open as Dingane realises the real reason for her strange new behaviour, and Harriet turns things up a notch in an effort to protect her business. Elsewhere, Schumacher and his partying lifestyle is cause for concern among his friends. 27 APRIL – 1 MAY Kagiso and…

Weekdys kykNET & kie (*145) 18:30 Weekdays M-Net-dek. 17:30 R Weekdays kykNET (*144) 23:00 RWeekdays kykNET & kie 14:00 PREVIOUSLY Kaashifa had her eye on Junaid but was upset by his pet snake, Michelle and Quinton were kidnapped by the cyber paedophile Chad, and Mymoena wasn’t impressed by AB’s attitude. 22 – 24 APRIL The staff at Suidooster Properties are concerned about their boss Bridgette, Justin realises that his dad Willem is lying, and Mymoena boosts Kaashifa’s romantic prospects. Justin is stunned by Erika’s revelation, Tim wonders what Nazeem is up to, and Junaid must find a new home for his snake. Albertus hopes that Kate will return to Pretoria with him, and Justin and his friends plan an intervention for Erika. Meanwhile, Kaashifa has another slippery problem. 27 APRIL…

R Tue-Thu kykNET & kie (*145) 11:00 O Sundays kykNET & kie 16:00 PREVIOUSLY Steve re-evaluated his life, Anton’s bakery was a success, and Kim and Beatrice found solace in one another. Valdonia’s court case took a surprising turn, and Janice encouraged her daughter Claudia to make a decision about her career. 22 APRIL Beatrice and Hamilton are in a very awkward position, Steve is losing patience with his search for answers, and Wendy is again up to no good but this time her plans could prove successful. 27 – 29 APRIL Beatrice asks Hamilton an important question and is stunned by his answer, and Stretch and Rekkie attempt to talk to Wendy about the dagga business but their chat takes an interesting turn. Bompie thinks that he’s finally persuaded…

R Weekd. eExtra (DStv *195/Openview *104) 11:40 O Saturdays eExtra 15:20 PREVIOUSLY Ender was ambushed during a press interview, and Alihan confided in Hakan. Emir and Lila’s relationship got more intense, Alihan snapped at Zeynep, and Ender and Caner tried to understand Alihan’s strange new behaviour. 22 – 24 APRIL Ender and Emir meet in Caner’s new apartment, and Halit lashes out at Yildiz for being drunk in public. Yildiz is unimpressed with Erim’s choice of friends, Dündar wants to apologise to Zeynep but runs into Emir and Caner on the way over, and Yildiz moves into a hotel to get some peace and quiet. It seems that Ender has met her match, and later Alihan and Ender’s fake marriage is coming apart at the seams. 27 APRIL – 1…

R Weekdays Mzansi Magic (*161) 09:30 & 12:30 O Sundays Mzansi Magic 10:00 PREVIOUSLY Sbu cornered one of the men he believed had murdered his wife Thandeka but their confrontation didn’t turn out the way he expected, and businessmen Siza and Mickey returned to the valley with a business opportunity. 22 – 24 APRIL Skhaleni’s break from the real world during the national lockdown is a welcome rest until he starts feeling fluish and fears the worst, and Shadrack spends time alone as he remembers his dead daughter on her birthday. Melusi is stressed that it’s his fault Bhekumuzi and Fezile are stuck on the side of the road and their plan will fall apart, and Saddam treads lightly when he realises that his wife Lillian is suffering cabin fever…

R Weekdays e.tv (DStv *194/Opeview *104) 13:30 O Sundays eExtra (DStv *195/Openview *105) 11:50 PREVIOUSLY Maxine’s secret was almost revealed, Angie was forced to be honest with Tristan, a guest went missing, and Zintle tried to rekindle her broken friendship with Amita. 22 – 24 APRIL Angie dreads going back to work, Amita’s secret leads to a fight, and Marang thinks that she has lost Itumeleng forever. Lelo and Blessing struggle with Tristan, the tension between Jack and Angie continues to rise, and Zintle is in a difficult position. Marang goes for a blood test, Zintle puts on her seduction for a date, and the situation between Jack and Blessing reaches boiling point. 27 APRIL – 1 MAY Marang forces Itumeleng to arrange a meeting, Amita’s jealousy for Zintle goes…

I feel sorry for James on Muvhango. He is caught between the love of his life Marang and his babymama Meiki. It’s not good for Meiki to use their son Lesedi as a pawn in her games with James – PULANI, FACEBOOK The KK and Matshidiso storyline is dragging out. It should come to an end now and Matshidiso must be unmasked as the culprit – VIVIENNE, FACEBOOK I love the way that Kumkani of Generations handles his women – LAVINA, FACEBOOK My favourite soapie character is Bonita from 7de Laan and my favourite soapie is Rhythm City – BONGANI, FACEBOOK It’s very painful to hear someone from Scandal! saying: “Asikho Isidingo! [we are not Isidingo]” I mean, we are trying to look around on what soaps to watch but…