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

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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