Innholdsfortegnelse for 6/18/2020 i TV Plus English

I think in pictures. Anything I hear or read plays out in my brain like a TV show. But I battle to place names. Say the name “Cliff Simon” and I will vaguely remember he is a South African, but tell me he played Mitch from 1992 to 1997 on Egoli – Place Of Gold (1992-2010) and I know exactly who you are talking about (By the way, don’t miss his new show Uncharted Mysteries, read more about it on p10. I wonder if he believes in the supernatural…). To make it easier for readers to place actors, we try to put the previous roles they play in wherever we can. But this takes up a good chunk of space, so in this issue there are places where we had…

Name: Genevieve Terblanche Position: senior writer, free-range, ethically sourced idiot. Likes shows about: best friends doing silly things together. Not a fan of: nature “documentaries” that focus only on the world’s deadliest animals. What a weirdly supremacist way of looking at life. I am watching: Run (2020) season 1 on Showmax. My take on this show: 17 years back, university friends Ruby and Billy (Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson) made a pact that if one of them texted the other the word “run”, they would drop everything and run away together. But their trainride together, which starts off like a romantic comedy, develops darker tones thanks to blackmail, an accidental death and a devastating betrayal. Billy and Ruby are so warm, so mischievous and have such awesome chemistry that they…

It’s not just new releases that have us stampeding towards streaming platforms. There are some must-see shows that you might not know they have… like these sporting goodies • Facing The Giants S1 cricket doccie series, 2020, Showmax, new episodes Fridays on Showmax. • Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira: Rugby Story doccie, 2020, Showmax. • Done Champs League Highlights drone piloting obstacle course race, 2020, Showmax. • The Game Changers sports nutrition doccie special, 2018, Netflix. • Losers S1 sports doccie series on struggling athletes, 2019, Netflix. • Eddie: Strongman doccie special, 2015, Netflix. • The Grand Tour S1-4, motoring lifestyle show, 2017-2019, Amazon Prime Video. • Tuned In South Africa, S2-5, motoring lifestyle car mods, 2016-2019, Amazon Prime Video.…

Former chief Azwindini (Gabriel Temudzani) has a bone to pick with his mayor rival Tenda (Nat Ramabulana). “The cousins have a history of mistrust and deceit, and the one always tries to outshine the other when it comes to business and personal affairs,” says Gabriel. Azwindini will do anything to know what’s going on in Tenda’s office and he thinks he has found the perfect person to get that info. “Royal wife Mpho (Azwi Rambuda) has recently been appointed as PR at Tenda’s company MEC. Azwindini thinks he can use her to spy on Tenda.” But that is easier said than done… STUCK IN THE MIDDLE “Mpho is a proud person and proud of her new job. She is shocked when her husband suggests the idea of her being a…

NB! Bold and Y&R have shut down filming due to COVID-19 and are airing themed selections until filming resumes (*US air dates). BOLD (FAMOUS FACES) CJ is green with envy when Amber invites her friend Raymond (singer Usher, mentor on The Voice US, 2012-2014) to perform at the nightclub Insomnia (1998). Stephanie is fuming when she learns that her mom Ann (Betty White, Rose in The Golden Girls, 1985-1992) is planning to stay at the Forrester mansion (2007). Liam has a meeting with animal activist Bob Barker (former host of US gameshow The Price Is Right, 1988-2007) for an article in a newspaper (2014). And Rick reaches out to LA Dodgers baseball player Kiké Hernandez as a surprise for his wife Maya (2016). DAYS A worried Rafe and Hope search…

PREVIOUSLY Monique found proof of how dangerous her boyfriend Bompie is, Hoesie gave Daniel and Laetitia a fright, and Hamilton left his girlfriend Beatrice heart-broken. 17 JUNE Daniel, Laetitia and Saartjie say goodbye to Hoesie, and Anton and Monique are stressed about the dance competition. Beatrice meanwhile tries to pick up the pieces after Samantha also leaves. 22 – 24 JUNE It’s the start of winter school but not all of the learners are equally excited. Daniel struggles to process recent happenings in his household, and Zane makes a reckless decision in his working relationship with Woelag. Lee-Roy persuades Lionel to meet up with Godfrey, and Zane makes a disparaging remark about homeless people. Janice is upset when she finds out that Steve accepted a gift from Debra, and Beatrice…

PREVIOUSLY Kate convinced Chad to let Abigail go, there was a spark between Eli and Gabi, and Nicole and Holly were in danger. 17 – 19 JUNE Nicole tries to manipulate her abductors into letting her go, and later Eric is exposed as one of the men guarding Nicole. Sonny tries to keep tabs on Deimos, thinking that Deimos is involved with the kidnapping, and Gabi and Abe try to arrange a meeting between Eli and Valerie. 22 – 26 JUNE Chad gets hold of the mysterious amulet, and Adrienne tells Justin that she wants to be with Lucas. Steve and Kayla enjoy their time together, Deimos’s plan to rescue Nicole goes up in smoke, and Sonny and Paul think that they are closing in on Deimos. Dario receives interesting…

PREVIOUSLY Ntokozo struggled with the effects that his criminal career was having on his family, Pretty and Thathi continued fighting about who would run the tavern, and Thathi later discovered that her mother Mam’Sonto has been lying to her. 17 – 19 JUNE Thathi struggles with the evidence she finds linking someone close to her to her husband Mbongeni’s murder, and Teddy is speechless when his foster family tell him that they want him to be a permanent feature in their home. Thathi’s digging for clues angers her mother, and Teddy confronts his mom Zodwa about her alcoholism. 22 – 26 JUNE Thathi discovers an ally in her search for her hubby’s killer, and Teddy is proud of Zodwa as she starts her job but she’s already regretting her decision…

PREVIOUSLY Ángela revealed that she was knocked unconscious by an attacker who broke into Andres’s room and tried to murder him, and Detective Ayala tried to allay Isabel’s fears. 17 – 19 JUNE Alfredo doesn’t know what to say when he is told that his late father spent all of his inheritance and has left him nothing, and Sofia tells Isabel the heart-breaking news that her baby has died. Andres and Belén prepare for their wedding, and Teresa wants to know if Diego is connected to Belen’s disappearance. Alfredo later demands Diego hand back his property. 22 – 26 JUNE Teresa is furious when she walks into an office and finds Ángela there, and Sofia begs her doctor to help her cover-up a medical emergency. Alfredo is confused when Andres…

PREVIOUSLY Kagiso didn’t know what actually happened to Siyanda and no one wanted to tell him, cops Jerry and Vuyiswa kept a close eye on the Khoza family and their new drug partners, and Shaka returned from the dead . 17 – 19 JUNE Kagiso isn’t sure if he really did see Shaka or if he has been drugged and hallucinated it, and two former friends are about to go to war. Kagiso and Dingane fear that someone knows they murdered Shaka and is playing tricks on them, and Mjekejeke and Patronella don’t know how to handle their Goodness problem. 22 – 26 JUNE Thato’s plans are ruined by a stranger who captures his attention, and Brutus is fed up with Kagiso’s excuses and lashes out at him. Kagiso and…

PREVIOUSLY Tragedy ruined Marang’s wedding, Maxine was put in a tight spot, and Jack was furious about Angie’s new relationship. Bernie and Ashwin had a problem with Diksie, and Modise and Maxine tried to derail Itumeleng’s Christmas plans. 17 – 19 JUNE Modise visits Lelo to help her with her depression, and Angie bumps into someone from her past and she’s immediately worried. There’s bad blood between Itumeleng and Modise, and Sarah is concerned about Jack. Karel is facing a tough decision, and Modise wonders if he should make the first move. 22 – 26 JUNE Karel plans to confront Jack, Itumeleng reaches out to his son in the hope that they can bond, and Marang thinks that she could be friends with Maxine after all. Ashwin demands answers from…

The Palesa and insurance policy storyline on Generations is interesting – ASANDA, FACEBOOK Palesa on Generations is a devious little witch – GERDA, FACEBOOK Can Generations – The Legacy just get canned already? – SJ, FACEBOOK I haven’t watched Generations since 2014. It’s really bad and should be removed – EDWARD M, FACEBOOK We should toyi-toyi for The Legacy (Generations) to end. Now they are bringing back dead people – EDWARD VAN DER MERWE, FACEBOOK I love the Thembeka, Langas and Mthunzi drama on Scandal! – @LAONETSHUPELO_M, TWITTER It was a shock to learn that Muzi Mthabela, who has played the character of Duma Ngema on Isibaya, is leaving the soap. I wish him all the best of luck – MKHWANAZI, FACEBOOK The whole storyline on Lithapo is great –…

Wednesday THE LAST OG SEASON PREMIERE! Season 2 1Magic (*103) 20:30 Episode 1 (comedy) 17 June In an emotional episode, Trey wants to see the video footage from the day that the twins were born. But when Shay goes digging for the tape, she remembers that her mom stole the videoplayer to buy drugs that day and she tries to lie her way out of trouble with Trey. TAKEN SEASON PREMIERE! Season 2 e.tv (*194) 20:30 Episode 1 (action) 24 June Not even a Mexican prison can hold deadly agent Bryan Mills for long. Who else would have the ingenuity to keep all those gold dental fillings that he knocked out in inmate brawls, let alone melt them down to form a weapon and break his way out to freedom? NB!…

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.…

The history between business rivals and frenemies Lehasa (Cedric Fourie) and Marothi (Macks Papo) is a long and turbulent one. The two guys have just never seen eye-to-eye, and that inability to get along has slowly grown into outright hatred over the years. When one does well with a business idea, the other has sour grapes and plans an attack. There is never peace and they’d sooner see each other destroyed than say a kind word. The arson at Lehasa’s Maphosa Nut factory last year has seemingly sent the scheming Lehasa over the edge. “It has been building, the stress, and Lehasa is ready to lash out at anyone,” warns Macks. Unfortunately for Marothi, that happens to be him this fortnight. NUTS ABOUT REVENGE Ever since that fateful day the…

PREVIOUSLY Connie revealed the gender of her unborn baby with André, André struggled to keep his emotions in check, and a sad Ivy revealed her worries to her friend Khethiwe. 17 – 19 JUNE Gabby can’t believe the conversations that she is overhearing, and Vince and Aggie are handed new roles as confidantes by their friends who will need their help in the coming months. Ivy is restless as a situation continues to intensify, and Marko is shocked to learn what’s going on between André and Mariaan. Meanwhile, Rickus and Esti’s relationship is in crisis. 22 – 26 JUNE Aggie is desperately trying to balance her home and work lives, as well as her new responsibilities to her friends. André turns to Lesedi for help in a tight spot, and…

PREVIOUSLY A pandemic took hold of the Binneland clinic, Eben returned to Pretoria to make amends with everyone he had mistreated, and Hugo tried to give Steve a new outlook on his situation. 17 – 19 JUNE The death of another patient sends shockwaves through the corridors of Binneland, and there are whispers about medical identity fraud. Annelize voices her concerns towards At, and Okkie warns Naomi about challenges that will lie ahead of them in the weeks to come. René goes to the police, and Maya is upset by Chanel’s behaviour. 22 – 26 JUNE René and Danny are shocked by new information that they weren’t expecting, and Tracy could be the light at the end of Eben’s dark tunnel. Naomi gives Tertius the cold hard facts that he…

PREVIOUSLY Zeynep’s bachelorette party was a disaster, and Alihan made plans to leave town. Zeynep and Dündar’s wedding was gatecrashed, and Ender wasn’t impressed with Yildiz. 17 – 19 JUNE Kaya spends time trying to bond with Erim, and Asuman has a tough time keeping a secret. Yildiz tries to impress Halit’s artists friends, and Zeynep has second thoughts on a business opportunity. Kaya finds the answers she was looking for, and Zerrin isn’t happy with Ender’s behaviour. Zeynep meanwhile suspects that Alihan is cheating on her and that he’s putting off their wedding. 22 – 26 JUNE Yildiz spills the beans to Zeynep about the girl Alihan has been seeing behind her back, Ender wants to cheer up Kaya but then she finds out about the DNA test, and…

PREVIOUSLY Phumelele and Fenyang worked together again and their feelings resurfaced, Ntwenhle was in serious trouble but she refused to reveal the truth about an important situation. 17 – 19 JUNE A problem is heading towards the valley and she is determined to get her way, and Jabu has a plan to help Ntwenhle and the baby. Phumelele is stunned to learn about Fenyang spending the night at Iris, Jabu may have a way to control Siphokazi after all, and the truth about Samson’s actions are revealed. 22 – 26 JUNE Phumelele puts Fenyang clearly in the picture about their situation, and Thokozani has a secret admirer. Samson appears before the council to answer for charges against him, Phumelele is finally ready to tell her kids that her marriage is…

PREVIOUSLY Severiano told Adelina that her family needed to leave town or they would be attacked, Cristóbal wanted to make peace with Adelina but she refused, and Aldonza’s ghost appeared to Severiano and Candela with a warning. 17 – 19 JUNE There’s fury in Severiano’s home when it’s discovered that he spent the night with Candela, and Valeria asks Abelardo to go digging into Aldonza’s life and find as much information as possible. Valeria meanwhile pretends that everything is good between her and Aldonza but she needs Aldonza to tell her if there’s still something going on between her and Cristóbal. Humberto tries to put Severiano’s fears at rest, and Camilo tells Cristóbal to stay away. 22 – 26 JUNE Severiano wants to see Aldonza’s plans crash and burn, and…

PREVIOUSLY Dimpho’s bad judgment held more dire consequences, Lindiwe saved Emma and Zolani from a fatal accident, and the Dikanas’ family holiday turned into a nightmare. 17 – 19 JUNE Emma knows something that would guarantee a split between Zolani and his mentor-adoptive mother Lindiwe, and Aunt Kedibone has caught the eye of a new guy in town. Zolani is willing to go to war against Lindiwe if it means keeping Emma happy, and a date ends in tears thanks to a handful of lies. 22 – 26 JUNE Aunt Kedibone can’t believe that the past she had tried to run away from has found her, and Zolani struggles to accept the consequences of his actions and what it’s done to both Lindiwe and Emma. Andile and Beauty’s relationship is…

WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT: starting on Monday 15 June, newly graduated rookie police detective Sarp is sent undercover to gather evidence against mob boss Celal, only to discover that his long-lost bother Mert is a gangster too. 17 – 19 JUNE Sarp continues lying to Celal about why he wants to be part of the mafia, and Mert confides in Sarp about why Celal wants access to the police’s Organised Crime Unit. Sarp discovers that Celal was the man who kidnapped his brother as a child, and he also learns that his new love interest Melek was snatched with Mert. Celal demands proof from Sarp that he’s a criminal but that means breaking the law, and Mert tries to help Fusun with her landlord drama. 22 – 26 JUNE Sarp…

I like it, she is fighting for her independence. She can’t live in Vhafuwi’s shadow forever. Gone are those days where women used to sit around waiting for men to provide for them – WINNIE, FACEBOOK She’s is doing the right thing. Azwindini is not only controlling but he’s also possessive. Keep up the good work, Mpho – UNATHI, FACEBOOK She should obey her husband – DEMPTION, FACEBOOK I don’t mind her standing up for herself and looking for a job. I am against the fact that she’s using her rights the wrong way – BONGANI, FACEBOOK…

RIVIERA Season 2 BBC First (*119) Sunday 28 June 20:00 Episode 1 (drama) Riviera (2017-now) costume designer Emma Fryer cuts no corners in showing the lives of the supervillainous super rich as they work, play and dress to kill (literally) in France’s snooty Côte d’Azur (the fancy way of saying The Riviera). “It’s an important element of Riviera,” says Roxanne Duran, who plays Adriana Clios in the series about betrayals, art and the flashy life we dream of. “It helped us understand that they live their lives to excess. The costumes are exquisite. Wherever she is, Emma keeps discovering new pieces. When the cast see glamorous clothes in the shops, we say to each other, ‘That is so Adriana!’” Meanwhile, we’ll see Julia Stiles (Nicky in the Bourne film franchise,…

THE ORDER NETFLIX | 2019-NOW | SCI-FI | SEASON 2 | BINGE FROM THURSDAY 18 JUNE Jack Morton (Jake Manley) returns to varsity but memories of his family’s secrets, his romance with Alyssa (Sarah Grey) the witch and even his studies may elude him. Magical society the Order Of The Blue Rose ordered that the memories of the werewolf students from the Knights Of Saint Christopher be erased and Alyssa cast a pretty thorough spell on Jack. THE POLITICIAN NETFLIX | 2019-NOW | DRAMA | SEASON 2 | BINGE FROM FRIDAY 19 JUNE Ex-high school star politician Payton Hobart (Ben Platt) is in college, broke and running for state senator. This season showcases their backstabbing battle, even as Payton’s glamorous mommy Georgina (Gwyneth Paltrow) threatens to steal the spotlight. HEART…

You can’t help who you fall in love with and that’s going to be a problem for social justice crusader Tselane (Kgaogelo Mona-ma) and her girlfriend Zano (Angela Sithole). “Zano’s dad Senzo (Mangaliso Ngema) is the bad guy in the show, he’s an unscrupulous property developer and he’s the man who has angered Tselane,” explains Angela. But when it comes to Zano, Tselane is able to look the other way about who her dad is “because they’re in love. While Senzo is a shady businessman, he does not interfere with Zano’s love life. He has his own problems to worry about – like Tselane leading a revolt against him – but he supports his daughter’s life choices.” Not that Senzo makes it easy for Zano to love him back when…

PREVIOUSLY Graciela was desperate to convince Joselo that they have a future together, Marcos tried to make amends after betraying Susan, and Gutierrez was summoned by Luciana. 17 – 19 JUNE Luciana becomes angrier by the hour as Gutierrez refuses to meet with her and isn’t answering her phonecalls either. Martha can’t thank Gutierrez enough for his assistance with Tano, and Juan has a new plan to help Lilian erase Luciana from her life. Luciana’s Visa is declined and she needs to go back to Mexico immediately, and Fernanda is furious when she discovers that Tano has been arrested. 22 – 26 JUNE Graciela gets an update and it includes information that she didn’t expect: Luciana and Miguel are engaged to be married. Tano is freed from jail and the…

PREVIOUSLY Kemal and Nihan tried to figure out why Leyla was shot, Ayhan wanted revenge, and Emir told Asu that he wanted a divorce. Nihan and Zeynep put their evil plan in action, Emir took Nihan hostage, and later Nihan disappeared. 17 – 19 JUNE Galip plans to take revenge against Tarik, and Nihan and Emir’s divorce is finalised and they go their separate ways. Kemal is in grave danger, and Asu thinks that running away is the solution to life’s problems. Zeynep is surprised by an unexpected gesture from Emir, and Leyla puts a stop to Asu’s plan to murder Nihan but it comes with a hefty price. Later a warrant is issued for Emir’s arrest. 22 – 26 JUNE Nihan begins planning her wedding day but Emir has…

PREVIOUSLY Blitz and Julia went their separate ways, Simon and Lulu’s new relationship hit the skids too, and Mia was frustrated by Ilse manipulating Bart. 17 – 19 JUNE Julia accuses Lienkie of wanting Blitz for herself, and Mia and Bart are done as a couple. Schalk and Jana have their first cooking lesson with Lulu, and the Stryders hold a press conference for Ryno. Blitz realises that he has started a war between Lienkie and Julia, and Ilse is happy to be Mrs Smith again. Kristien is back from Australia, and Renate struggles to get Wynand’s attention. 22 – 26 JUNE Ilse is unsettled with Kristien being back in town, and Festus surprises Koekie with a special anniversary celebration. Wynand’s mixed signals are driving Renate up the wall, and…

PREVIOUSLY Luis and Marissa called a truce in their fight, as did Carlos and Luisa Fernanda but their newfound peace was fragile. Later Isabela tried to seduce Carlos at Rosario’s funeral. 17 – 19 JUNE Mariana gets incorrect information and believes that both Pedro and Luisa Fernanda perished in the blaze, and Marissa goes snooping in Luis’s office and finds Andrea’s ring. Luis tries to lie his way out of trouble with Marissa, and Pedro is stunned to discover who Marissa is married to. Amelia has good news to deliver, and everyone thinks that Pedro is suicidal. 22 – 26 JUNE Luis begs his wife Marissa to believe that he’s not lying to her but she still throws him out, and Luis is later beaten up by a furious Pedro.…

PREVIOUSLY Mrs J didn’t want Kate to expose her family drama in her new book, Joy moved into Ruiterbosch, and Carmen helped Ty understand why people are so concerned about his brain tumour. 17 – 19 JUNE Tim is revelling in taunting Zoe and Wade, and Lee-Ann has a funny feeling about Dr Freeman but Ty is placing his full faith in his doctor. Joy has a set of conditions for her friendship with Nazeem, AB has his back to the wall when it comes to a situation in his life, and Siya is concerned by the change in Ty. 22 – 26 JUNE It’s Zoe’s birthday and her ex-boyfriend Wade does his best to avoid her, and Joy wonders if she is wasting her time with Wade. Tim and…

PREVIOUSLY Gato Gordo interrogated El Titi and Martina, and Albeiro held Hernán at gunpoint. Martina’s mom begged El Titi not to harm her daughter, Yésica wanted Calvo to kill Hernán, and Marcial learnt that Diabla was still alive. 17 – 21 JUNE Santiago proposes to Catalina S at the airport, and Jota is visited by an undercover agent who has news on someone close to him. Catalina S tells the undercover agent that she’ll accept his offer, and Gato Gordo tells the police that Paola is involved with drug smuggling. 22 – 28 JUNE El Titi proposes a partnership with Daniela, and Catalina S tells Santiago that Hilda and Albeiro are coming to Miami. Claudia has a messy story to tell Catalina S that involves her stepfather, and Martina follows…

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