The Polygamist (2026)
Synopsis
Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
First Air Date: 2026-06-12
Last Air Date: 2026-06-12
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 22
Created By: Akin Omotoso
Networks: Netflix
Top Cast
- Gugu Gumede as Joyce Gomora
- S'Dumo Mtshali as Jonasi Gomora
- Kwanele Mthethwa as Matipa Nkosi
- Kenneth Nkosi as Magesh Gomora
- Noluthando Shabalala as Mpume Gomora
- Wonder Ndlovu as Menzi Gomora
- Lwazie Keith Tsebesha as Sarah Gomora
- Luyanda Zwane as Lindani
- Celeste Ntuli as Essie Gomora
- S'Thandiwe Kgoroge as Mama Grace
Seasons
Season 1 (2026)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
Beyond the picture-perfect funeral tears and her immaculate influencer wife persona, Joyce leaves behind a past of rage and a marriage built on secrets.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.
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Ep. 7: Episode 7
After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.
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Ep. 8: Episode 8
To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).
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Ep. 9: Episode 9
Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.
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Ep. 10: Episode 10
A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.
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Ep. 11: Episode 11
Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.
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Ep. 12: Episode 12
The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.
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Ep. 13: Episode 13
Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.
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Ep. 14: Episode 14
Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.
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Ep. 15: Episode 15
Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.
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Ep. 16: Episode 16
The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.
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Ep. 17: Episode 17
Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.
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Ep. 18: Episode 18
Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.
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Ep. 19: Episode 19
After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.
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Ep. 20: Episode 20
Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.
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Ep. 21: Episode 21
Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.
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Ep. 22: Episode 22
Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.
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