The Polygamist (2026)
- Genre
- drama television series
- Country
- South Africa
- Length
- 1 season, 22 episodes
- Rated
- TV-MA
- Rating
- 8.8 of 10 from 133 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
A man navigates the complicated dynamics of having multiple wives. The series explores the challenges and loyalties within his polygamous household.
dramatictenseemotionalsoapyfast-pacedintimateconflict-drivenfamily-centric
What happens
The Polygamist is a South African telenovela produced by Stained Glass TV Productions for Netflix. Upon its release on June 12, 2026, it became one of the streamer's biggest African hits, reaching No. 2 globally and No. 1 in 16 countries. By the end of its second week it ranked in the top 10 in 63 countries including the United States. The series is based on Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi's novel of the same name. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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