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The Polygamist (2026)
He chose betrayal, she chose revenge.
Synopsis
Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
Seasons
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Temporada 1 2026 · 22 episodes
Cast
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Gugu Gumede Joyce Gomora
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S'Dumo Mtshali Jonasi Gomora
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Kwanele Mthethwa Matipa Nkosi
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Kenneth Nkosi Magesh Gomora
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Noluthando Shabalala Mpume Gomora
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Wonder Ndlovu Menzi Gomora
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Celeste Ntuli Essie Gomora
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Lwazie Keith Tsebesha Sarah Gomora
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Luyanda Zwane Lindani Mbatha
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S'Thandiwe Kgoroge Mama Grace
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Vuyo Biyela Freedom
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Rebone Sesing Trinity Cele
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Siyamthanda Banda Bonginkosi
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Farieda Metsileng Buhle
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Thandolwethu Zondi Xolani
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Kgosi Molapo Nkazimulo Gomora (7 yrs)
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Karaboentle Thateng Zipho
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Sophie Ndaba Sophie Ndaba
Where to watch
Production
- StatusReturning
- NetworkNetflix
- CountriesSouth Africa
- First aired06/12/2026
- votes200
Crew
- Rolie Nikiwe Director
- Nthabiseng Tau Director
- Akin Omotoso Director
- Zuko Nodada Director
- Busisiwe Zwane Writer
- Nthabiseng Tau Writer
- Sebabatso Mofokeng Writer
- Tsale Makam Writer
- Nonthuthuzelo Magoxo Writer
- Philbeth Diaho Writer
- Nkosazana Zuma-Ncube Writer
- Donald Ndlovu Writer
Tags
- Based on novel or book
- Cautionary
- Cheating husband
- Emotional
- Family conflict
- Family secrets
- Melodramatic
- Nonlinear timeline
- Polygamy
- Reputation
- Scandal
- Socioeconomics
- South african
- Telenovela
Questions about the series The Polygamist
What is The Polygamist about?
The Polygamist: Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
How many seasons does The Polygamist have?
The Polygamist has 1 season, with 22 episodes in total.
Is The Polygamist still running?
The Polygamist is still running, with new episodes expected.
Where can I watch The Polygamist?
The Polygamist is available on Netflix. Availability changes often.
Who stars in The Polygamist?
The cast of The Polygamist includes Gugu Gumede, S'Dumo Mtshali, Kwanele Mthethwa, Kenneth Nkosi and Noluthando Shabalala.
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Trivia
- It premiered on June 12, 2026, a Friday.
- It has 1 season(s) and 22 episode(s) — about 22 per season, and it is still in production.
- It originally aired on Netflix.
- It is a production from: South Africa.
- This series' quiz has 7 questions.
Page updated on 09/14/2026.
