Innholdsfortegnelse for 7/2/2020 i TV Plus English

Fans of Spanish telenovela The Way To Paradise (originally titled Sin Senos No Hay Paraíso, 2008-2009) will know all about the drama that plays out daily on Telemundo (*118) at 22:00. The english-dubbed show, which is based on a true story, tells the story of bright-eyed Catalina Santana (Colombian model Carmen Villalobos), an impoverished 17-year-old who had always dreamt of a better life. But it feels as if fate is against her, throwing obstacles in her way at every turn. It seems that Catalina’s prayers are answered when her sex-worker best friend Yésica (María Fernanda Yépez), who’s also known to her clients as La Diabla, talks her into joining her night-time business. The way Yésica puts it, it seems so simple: all Catalina has to do is have sex with…

New Amsterdam Season 2 Mondays M-Net (*101) 19:00 Med drama New Amsterdam (2018-now) ended season 1 in a fatal double ambulance crash last year – something that really does happen now and then in real life. At the start of season 2 (1 June), with so many of the hospital’s staff in both ambulances, the doctors and nurses are still reeling as the truth about who survived the crash and who didn’t comes out. “Our season really is about grief and loss and finding the glimmer of life we can follow,” says executive producer David Schulner. “The season is about how our lives can change in a moment, and medical director Max (Ryan Eggold, Tom Keen until 2017 in The Blacklist, 2013-now) won’t be the only one experiencing death.” In…

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt For The Bone Collector Season 1 Wednesdays (from 8 July) M-Net (*101) 21:00 The brilliant but hard-headed forensic criminologist Lincoln Rhyme (Russell Hornsby, Hank Griffin from sci-fi series Grimm, 2011-2017) has a score to settle with an old enemy: serial killer The Bone Collector (Brían F O’Byrne, Auggie in sci-fi series Nightflyers, 2018). Three years earlier, the serial killer set a trap for Lincoln that left him tetraplegic, and then The Bone Collector vanished in new thriller drama Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt For The Bone Collector. But when rookie NYPD cop Amelia Sachs (Arielle Kebbel, Tracy Legette in comedy series Ballers, 2015-2019) starts to investigate a new series of bloodthirsty murders that have the same markings as The Bone Collector murders, she’s teamed up with Lincoln to stop…

Other than her parents Khulekani and Nandi (Mncedisi Shabangu and Nompilo Gwala), no one has ever shown genuine concern for destructive high school student Zinhle (Kealeboga Masango) the way her bestie Keabetswe (Kamogelo Molatlhoe) does. Not only does Kea offer Zinhle emotional support and a sense of belonging, she recently helped the teen kick her Slaza (liquid pain medication) drug addiction. “They’re getting rather close lately and Zinhle is practically falling in love with Kea by the day. She is just waiting for the right time to tell Kea,” says Kamogelo. And that perfect moment presents itself when Kea’s crush Stixx (Matshosa Joseph Sedibo) cancels their plans to go to the talent show... But before Zinhle can tell her, Kea kisses her because Kea is feeling emotional about being stood…

BABIES NETFLIX| 2020 | DOCCIE | SEASON 1 CONTINUES | BINGE IN JULY This series follows families through the first year of their babies’ lives to reveal what’s happening from a scientific perspective when they’re do things like react to music and forming social bonds. GREATNESS CODE APPLE TV+ | 2020 | DOCCIE | SEASON 1 | BINGE FROM FRIDAY 10 JULY This doccie spotlights key career defining moments in the lives of seven sports stars – Tom Brady (pictured), LeBron James, Alex Morgan, Shaun White, Usain Bolt, Katie Ledecky and Kelly Slater. LITTLE VOICE APPLE TV+ | 2020 | DRAMA | SEASON 1 | BINGE FROM FRIDAY 10 JULY Executive producers JJ Abrams (Lost, 2004-2010) and singer Sara Bareilles (Love Song, 2007) have co-created this New York-set romantic dramedy…

When it comes to TV, very few characters are as popular as serial killers. Yes, they are monsters who take pleasure murdering people, slicing and dicing through flesh. But there’s that morbid fascination that audiences have, the escapism we get from characters like cannibal serial murderer Hannibal Lecter ( Anthony Hopkins in the Silence Of The Lambs film trilogy, 1991-2002) and Mads Mikkelsen in 2013-2015 prequel series Hannibal. The type of storyline draws audiences in droves. Whether it’s fictionalised like blood-splatter analyst Dexter Morgan (Michael C Hall in the series Dexter, 2006-2013) who investigates crime scenes by day and makes them by night, or true-life monsters like cult leader Charles Manson. And there’s a very good reason, explains criminology professor Scott Bonn: “The public’s fascination with serial killers on television…

I Know This Much Is True Season 1 Thursdays (from 2 July) M-Net Sat (*101) 22:00 Letting go of past pain is an essential part of moving on. Otherwise old wounds will return to destroy present relationships. Adapted from the 1998 novel of the same name by Wally Lamb, emotionally driven miniseries I Know This Much Is True (2020) tells a fictional tale of identical twin brothers Thomas and Dominick Birdsey (both played by Mark Ruffalo, Hulk in the Marvel franchise movies, 2012-now). Dominick is an aggrieved divorcé driven by anger, and Thomas is a paranoid schizophrenic with a sensitive side. They have to confront their tragic childhood to have any chance of a happy future. They were raised in a dysfunctional home by their now-ailing mother Concertina (Melissa Leo,…

FBI Season 2 Tuesdays (from 14 July) M-Net (*101) 21:00 Atypical day for the special unit of federal agents in FBI (2017-now) includes solving organised crimes, counter-espionage and putting terrorists behind bars in a quest to protect New York City – and the rest of the US. The team spend sleepless nights chasing the bad guys and keeping their country safe, and season 2 isn’t any different. An explosion at a restaurant in a Muslim community hits home for special agent Omar Adom Zidan aka OA (Zeeko Zaki, Matt on military drama Valor, 2017-2018) in episode 1. It’s not too far from his old neighbourhood, and he has countless memories in the eatery. So he returns to goes undercover to catch the criminals behind the hate attack. “The first episode…

If you’re a fan of local content, the chances of you having seen actor Nimrod Nkosi on your smallscreen is pretty much a given. Having appeared in several guest and presenting roles in a multitude of local productions, Nimrod is practically part of the family. Having joined Generations – The Legacy (2014-now) early last year, fans of the soapie have come to both love and hate his character Walter Nkaba. The headstrong politician, with a penchant for young escorts, has bumped heads with some of the most powerful men in the show. Who could forget his attempt to poison the seemingly immortal Jack Mabaso (Vusi Kunene) in April 2019 in a bid to prevent Jack from revealing his dark secret – that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend offscreen…

Life has been rough for high school student Teddy (Sicelo Buthelezi). His mom Zodwa (Sunnah Mchunu) is the local drunk and everyone knows that her drinking while she was pregnant impeded his development before he was born. “Teddy is a special guy,” says Sicelo. “He is always looking for the good in people no matter what they’ve done to him.” Teddy is being fostered by his principal Melusi (Zolisa Xaluva, Jason on the original Generations, 1994-2014) after being taken away from Zodwa offscreen before the show started in March this year. Teddy still sees his mom, like when she wandered around the school shouting his name in a drunken stupor in March. More recently though, Zodwa tried to be a sober, functioning adult – she got a job in June…

Mariaan (Deidre Wolhuter) has learnt to be careful around her lawyer lover André (Marcus Muller). “He has a temper and doesn’t hesitate to get violent,” Deidre says. Viewers have seen him hit her, sexually assault her and accuse her of cheating on him in the past weeks. “When his evil side begins to show, she expects the worst. She doesn’t know if it’s a punch coming or being shouted at,” says Deidre, who admits that she’s waited a long time for a storyline so challenging. “It’s the first time I had to tackle such a topic, but it was important to do. And to represent it authentically and originally, because women’s abuse happens daily.” HUMAN CONNECTION Deidre says that this particular storyline is personal. “I understand Mariaan’s fear, because I’ve…

It’s one big extravaganza! Over-the-top costumes, singing, dancing and sleuthing are part of reality show The Masked Singer, Thursdays on M-Net (*101) at 19:00. A group of famous people hide their identities behind lavish, ridiculous, brilliant and colourful costumes as a panel of judges try to guess who they are from a series of clues, as well as through their performances. But really the competition is window dressing for the costumes that the contestants wear. They are exotic, elaborate, weird and oddly specific, especially in season 2, and we’ve got all the juicy details from series designer Marina Toybina. THE FAMOUS FACES But before we dive into the costume craziness and sewing machine madness, meet the presenter, judging panel and some celebs that will star in season 2. Fun-loving musician…

This Is Us Season 1 Weekdays (from 6 July) SABC3 18:30 The name Jack Pearson (Milo Ventimiglia, Peter Petrelli on sci-fi Heroes, 2006-2010) from family show This Is Us (2016-now) is synonymous with two titles: incredible husband and best father in the world. If he isn’t bending over backwards for his wife Rebecca (Mandy Moore, Mary in 2010 on medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, 2005-now) he gives boosting, lengthy speeches to his kids, aka The Big Three, through different stages of their lives. There is Kate (Chrissy Metz, Ima Wiggles in horror anthology American Horror Story, 2011-now), Randall (Sterling K Brown, Reggie on comedy The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, 2017-now, read more on p6), and Kevin (Justin Hartley, Scott on drama Mistresses, 2013-2016) who always feel their father’s presence through the example…

New Scotland Yard Files Season 1 Sundays CBS Justice (*170) 20:00 Brand-new true crime doccie series New Scotland Yard Files pieces together some of London’s most notorious cases – with a focus on facts. The show includes direct testimony from the investigating officers from London’s top detective branch New Scotland Yard and the criminologists who tried to piece together motives at work. Journalists who investigated the cases and reported on the police work and the public’s reactions (including media footage from production company ITN’s archives), and the forensics teams who analysed the evidence are also featured. The presenter taking us into the cases and providing context is none other than retired New Scotland Yard detective and undercover investigator Peter Bleksley. TELLING THE RIGHT STORY “I was approached by the production…

So far, 2020 has been a horror show for Clement (Vusi Leremi). Forced to come to terms with fellow pupil Jonas’s (Mashako Mathews Mokgale) death at a school trip in April this year, Clement has battled. With all fingers pointing at him for Jonas’s death, we bet Clement would give anything to turn back time. But things keep getting worse, and in June, he faced his greatest battle to date: he came out as gay. CORNERED As the disciplinary hearing into the school tragedy reached its peak, poor Clement had little choice but to reveal this personal side to the school board prematurely. “He had initially planned to come out in varsity where he might be living at res, that way, it might have been easier for his family to…

It’s one thing finding your soulmate, it’s another getting – and staying – together. “That’s how Nolo feels,” says Khojane Morai of his character’s current love situation. “He has been in love with Pabi (Lorraine Moropa) since he first saw her (in February this year when the show started airing). They just can’t seem to get it [a relationship] right.” Although perhaps what he needs is a little help from the spirits… Nolo arrived from a rural village in Qwa Qwa close to Lesotho, having lost his mom Likeledi offscreen. He wasn’t like the flashy sugardaddies Pabi dated. “But he won her over,” says Khojane, adding that “there are unfair obstacles, like businessman Senzo (Mangaliso Ngema)”. Senzo “bought” Pabi’s love and flaunting their fake love has angered Nolo, to the…

Not all pregnancies call for a celebratory dinner or an exciting gender reveal party with friends – at least not for hairstylist Fikile (Nelisa Mchunu). If it was up to her, she’d lock herself in a dark room and cry until the nine months were over. “She’s devastated as neither she nor her former hijacker boyfriend Sbu (Simphiwe Majozi) can afford to raise a baby,” says Nelisa, whose character assumed that she’s expecting after she missed her period in late June this year. She ordered Sbu to return to his criminal ways so he could make a living of some sort before their baby arrives. Without hesitation, he started breaking into people’s houses, stealing their clothes that he resells to a second-hand store to prove that he can provide for…

Wade’s (Dean John Smith) life has been in ruins for some time. He lost the love of his life Zoe (Lauren Joseph) in March when she married Tim (Marco Spaumer). And now his brother Ty (Maurice Paige) has a life-threatening brain tumour. The only joy Wade has in all of the sadness is his attraction to Joy (Monique Rockman), who recently moved into Ruiterbosch. “Joy is a fresh breeze for Wade, and she isn’t part of his life baggage,” says Dean. But what Wade doesn't know is that Joy also has secrets and they’re secrets that could hamper a relationship for them. And Zoe’s jealousy is a problem too… STRONG CONNECTION “There was a spark between Joy and Wade from day one,” says Monique. They enjoy each other’s company and…