Innholdsfortegnelse for 9/10/2020 i TV Plus English

If you think that coming up with a new show from scratch is tough, you ain’t seen nothing – yet! Rebooting a franchise that did well decades ago and pulling it off is often trickier thanks to nostalgia and ultra-fans not being happy with their “precious” being meddled with. But sometimes the rebooted version is just as good as the original. Here are some of the best you can stream right now on Showmax… PERRY MASON (2020-NOW) Based on the original series that ran in the mid ’50s, soldier-turned-private investigator Perry Mason (Matthew Rhys from The Americans, 2013-2018) scours Depression-era Los Angeles to solve the case that will change his fortune. But while a famous child kidnapping keeps his body busy running down leads around the city of angels, Perry’s…

I Am The Night Season 1 Tuesdays (from 22 September) M-Net (*101) 22:30 The 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short in Hollywood sent shock-waves through the city. Not just for the violence involved (her body was cut in half), but for the fact that the manhunt resulted in 150 suspects and not one single arrest in the case known as The Black Dahlia Murder. But behind that tragedy, another story unfolded as a teenager searched for her biological family. And her grandfather – famed LA gynaecologist Dr George Hodel – was one of the Black Dahlia suspects. Six-part 2019 miniseries I Am The Night is based on the 2008 autobiographical novel One Day She’ll Darken: The Mysterious Beginnings Of Fauna Hodel and explores Fauna’s quest for the truth, having grown up…

The problem with big money – we’re talking billions – is that it comes with huge betrayals, huge implications, huge divides and huge problems that can destroy a family. You’ve seen it in Billions (2016-now), and in Succession (2018-now) we saw ailing media magnate Logan Roy (Brian Cox, Agamemnon in 2004 epic Troy) all but destroy his family and children while searching for an heir to run his empire. It’s a little different in M-Net’s new Monday-Thursday telenovela Legacy, which starts on Monday 21 September at 19:00. THE PRICE OF FAME “Greed is the vice of the super rich,” explains Phathutshedzo Makwarela, executive producer and co-creator of Legacy. “There’s no such thing as too much wealth in the Price household, and it drives them to do despicable acts.” The family…

Turfloop is a place where people from all over come to realise their dreams, often with little success. But in Pretty’s (Lerato Marabe) case, things are actually working in her favour as her modelling career seems to be moving in the right direction at last. Having recently joined a modelling agency, Pretty – who’s currently studying law – finally gets the call that she’s been waiting for: to audition for a career-making client. “It is unexpected and, at first, she isn’t keen on going,” says Lerato. “But she later changes her mind when she remembers that this is something she has always wanted to do. So why not?” HERE’S THE SKINNY Pretty’s extremely conservative mom MaNtuli (Dieketseng Mnisi) is perhaps one big reason why not. And when Pretty learns that…

Businessman KK (Macdonald Tshifhiwa Ndou) has one weak spot – his girlfriend Matshidiso (Buhle Samuels). “They have a troubled past but overcame that, and KK is now very much smitten with her,” admits Macdonald. But the same can’t be said for Matshidiso. “She doesn’t love KK like he loves her,” says Buhle. “It’s an arrangement of convenience for her. She has always had an eye on his wealth, thinking of how to get her hands on his cash.” With KK’s birthday around the corner, Matshidiso plots with Kutlwano and PInkie (Lehasa Moloi and Hloni Padi) to fake kidnap her and demand a huge ransom from KK. “She wants them to split the money between them,” adds Buhle. HAPPY KIDNAPPING KK’s party is an opulent affair. Matshidiso organises it and she…

CRIMINAL MINDS VIDEO PLAY | 2005-NOW | ACTION | SEASONS 1-14 | BINGE FROM MON, 7 SEPT Criminal profilers of the FBI’s Behavioural Analysis Unit use evidence to make deductions about the most likely people to hunt down as serial killers and the like. Only season 15 isn’t available to binge yet. THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL VIDEO PLAY | 1987-NOW | SOAP | SEASON 32 | WATCH FROM MON 7 SEPT This aired September 2018 to 2019 in the US and starts with Katie (Heather Tom, Victoria Newman, 1990-2003 in Y&R, 1973-now) marrying Thorne (Ingo Rademacher, Rob Coughlin, 2016-2017 in Hawaii Five-0, 2010-2020). MY OCTOPUS TEACHER NETFLIX | 2020 | DOCCIE | SPECIAL | WATCH FROM MON 7 SEPT SA’s first Netflix Original doccie follows the adventures of diver…

Claws Season 2 Mondays (from 21 September) e.tv (*194) 22:00 Desna Simms comes across as this honest, hard-working woman who wants her fair chance, says Niecy Nash (Delores Wise in 2017 biographical drama When They See Us), “But she’s dangerous!” Dramedy series Claws (2017-now) returns for a second season of crime capers, girlpower and hi-jinx, but it’s all about Desna despite the drama going on around her. “She is seeing the world for what it is. She is seeing that she can’t trust the Husser family, the people she works for. Desna I think for the first time realises that she has been taken for a fool and that is about to change,” warns Niecy. FOOL ME ONCE When season 1 ended earlier this year, Desna was painted into a…

Motswako Season 20 Thursdays SABC2 (*192) 20:30 If you’re searching for a heartfelt discussion about women empowerment or an inspiring success story filled with tears and laughs, talkshow Motswako (2003-now) has it all. In each episode, new host Sechaba Gqeba is joined by celebrity guests – be it a man or woman – and they chat about issues faced by women in society or the workplace. Nothing is off the table. They’ll tackle subjects like the objectification of women’s bodies, sexuality and the pressures met by female athletes. “Motswako puts the woman at the forefront,” says Sechaba, adding that “we chat about their lives, rights and achievements while encouraging inclusivity and diversity. Season 20 is fun, informative and most importantly, impactful.” To celebrate 20 seasons and 17 years on air,…

All is not well in the Moroka home as businessman Mazwi (Musa Ngema) and his doctor wife Sphe (Pearl Monama) continue to tiptoe around each other. They haven’t been on great terms for the last few months, explains Musa, whose character and his arranged-marriage wife are oblivious to the fact that their union is heading for doom. “The next few weeks will be make or break for them for sure,” adds the actor. TRIED & FAILED Stemming from being paired up for a business deal between two families rather than finding love on their own, Mazwi and Sphe’s relationship hasn’t been great since their wedding in 2016. The always struggled to understand each other, what makes their partner tick. “It took them time – a year or two – to…

The problem with thinking something and real life is that the two are very rarely the same. Puleng (Tebogo Khalo) thought that her one-night stand with her newly engaged friend Sabelo (Ishmauel Songo) was as messy as it could get. But surprise No. 2 is waiting around the corner: Sabelo’s radio presenter fiancée Sindiswa (Mbalenhle Zakwe) wants Puleng to be her maid of honour at the upcoming wedding. “Puleng is caught offguard,” says Tebogo, who adds that her character has no feelings for Sabelo and they’ve agreed that hooking up was a mistake, so they’re keeping quiet. Puleng is terrified to get too close to Sindiswa so soon after landing in bed with her man. But Puleng’s guilt pushes her to take on the wedding role, adds Tebogo. “She thinks…

Courtroom shows might be the ultimate in popcorn TV. They’re full of “Oh no you didn’t”, “Did he just say that?”, and “How dumb do you think we are?” moments. The likes of Judge Judy and her followers, including Judge Joe Brown (read p11 for both), allow us to not only shake our heads over the wicked and shiftless cheats and cons of the world, they give us the character of the judge, a higher being. Not only do mostly the judges agree with us, they immediately hand out punishment to people who’ve crossed the line. It’s satisfying as it plays out on-screen and they’re led away in shame. TVs most popular judges are quotable and relatable to the point that the saying “only Judy can judge me” is a…

Vutha Season 1 Thursdays SABC2 (*192) 21:30 Healthcare around the world has come under severe strain due to COVID-19, but closer to home medical practitioners and facilities have been under pressure for decades. But not everyone gets to experience that first-hand, which is part of the story told by brand-new medical drama Vutha, which started on Thursday 3 September. Leading the cast is Kabelo Moalusi (most recently playing Mokau Molefo on SABC2 drama Bone Of My Bones, 2017-now). Playing a doctor is a first for the actor, who portrays Dr Kgopotso Moabe. “Kgopotso doesn’t see himself as a hero. He’s a doctor. He does doctor things, it’s his nature,” says Kabelo. But nothing could’ve prepared the actor for his first scene. “Kgopotso helps a woman give birth while she’s standing…

FBI: Most Wanted Season 1 Wednesdays (from 16 September) M-Net (*101) 21:00 Cop action shows are a sure thing on TV. Viewers want to see the good guys get the bad guys, because in real life that doesn’t always happen – especially in SA. With action show FBI (2018-now) hitting the bulls-eye, super producer Dick Wolf saw space for spin-off series FBI: Most Wanted (2020-now) that follows a similar vein – FBI agents – but instead of single cases in each episode (like in the mother series), the Most Wanted characters are hunting criminals on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list. “We have a very successful show with FBI. But the characters go after very different criminals each week,” says Dick. “I was sitting there thinking about the FBI, the…

The devil works hard but opportunist Mr Mbatha (Thabo Mnguni) works harder. Now that he’s convinced the board to fire Qhabanga (Siyabonga Shibe), who’s neglected his responsibilities lately as Kingdom church’s leader, Mr Mbatha isn’t planning to help find a new pastor to lead the congregation; he’s planning to snatch the job himself! “Well, not so fast,” explains Thabo, whose character is stopped dead in his tracks. He doesn’t meet the requirements because he’s unmarried, but that’s a minor technicality. Mr Mbatha finds a quick fix, says Thabo. “He buys the cheapest ring that he can find and gets down on one knee in front of the congregation to propose to his girlfriend of two weeks MaDongwe (Zama Magubane). Mr Mbatha is so desperate for the power and influence that…

When entrepreneur Nandi (Nompilo Gwala) separated from her husband Khulekani (Mncedisi Shabangu) and moved into a hotel recently, she thought that she’d gain more clarity about their future. “But she is more confused than ever,” says Nompilo. As it stands, the marriage is at a point of no return. It’s not due to Nandi’s affair with Khulekani’s business rival Suffo’s (Mduduzi Mabaso). It’s because Nandi discovered that Khulekani tried to blow up Suffo and kill him to end the affair. Instead, the car bomb killed Suffo’s cop girlfriend Detective Madikgetla (Lerato Zah Moloi) in mid August. “Nandi feels like she’s stuck in a bad dream and she blames herself for Madikgetla’s death,” explains Nompilo. Khulekani is begging his wife to forgive him, but Suffo is also fighting for her love…

Ruiterbosch pharmacist AB (Cedwyn Joel) is a man in trouble. He’s married to Mymoena (Jill Levenberg) but in love with Farah (Lee-Ann van Rooi). He wants both women in his life, which Cedwyn says isn’t going to be easy to manage. “AB doesn’t think soberly about the matter. While his faith – Islam – approves of taking a second wife, it’s a drastic step and his family aren’t going to respond well to it.” The actor adds that “AB’s behaviour has the potential to destroy everything he loves so much. He wants his bread buttered on both sides.” PRESSURE PUNCH While AB is head over heels in love, it’s a little different for his lover. “Farah is eager to be in AB’s life, not so much because she is also…