Seven Doors (2024)
- Directed by
- Femi Adebayo
- Genre
- action film
- Country
- Nigeria
- Length
- 1 season, 6 episodes
- Rating
- 8.1 of 10 from 42 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
It is a historical drama set in 18th and 19th century Nigeria. It follows a man named Adedunjoye as he becomes king and deals with his rule and his marriages to multiple wives.
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What happens
Seven Doors is a Nigerian drama television limited series created by Femi Adebayo for the streaming platform Netflix. Set in Ilara, Ondo State, the series explores 18th- and 19th-century Nigeria and serves as the directorial debut of actor and producer Femi Adebayo. It is produced by Euphoria 360 in collaboration with Netflix and is co-directed by Femi Adebayo, Tope Adebayo, and Adebayo Tijani. The series follows the story of Adedunjoye (portrayed by Femi Adebayo) in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, before and after his ascension to the throne as King Adedunjoye. The story delves into his lineage, his challenging reign as king, and his complex marital life with Amaka (portrayed by Chioma Chukwuka) and six additional wives. The cast features Femi Adebayo, Chioma Akpotha, Oga Bello, Jide Kosoko, Gabriel Afolayan, Hafiz Oyetoro, Ronke Odusanya, Muyiwa Ademola and other cast members. Femi Adebayo has referred to the series as a celebration of Nigeria's history and culture. Seven Doors premiered on 11 December 2024, at Filmhouse Cinema IMAX in Lekki, Lagos. The event featured Nollywood actors dressed in traditional attire reflecting the series' historical setting. The series was released theatrically on 13 December 2024, alongside all six episodes on Netflix. According to Netflix, the series became the most-watched original production in Nigeria upon its release. Critics generally praised the show, particularly highlighting its visual aesthetics and production design. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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