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Netflix to Release Local RomCom ‘Seriously Single’
Netflix agrees ‘Local is Lekker’
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With the success of locally produced content on the streaming service, Netflix will be adding a romantic comedy on Friday, July 31 titled Seriously Single. The film features the talents of household names in the South African television circuit such as Tumi Morake, Fulu Mugovhani, Bohang Moeko, and Yonda Thomas.
The rollout of the movie was initially scheduled for a theatrical release back in May, but the plan was scrapped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Picking up the content produced Burnt Onion productions is part of Netflix’s strategy to intentionally amplify African voices and stories for a global audience.
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Seriously Single is set in Johannesburg, South Africa, following the journey of the serial monogamist Dineo (Fulu Mugovhani), as she navigates the modern-day dating world alongside her best friend and partner in crime, the commitment-phobe Noni (Tumi Morake).
When Dineo meets Lunga (Bohang Moeko) who appears to be the man of her dreams, she begins to uncover what she wants in life and love, as Noni unfolds her own story with Max (Yonda Thomas), the bar owner with a heart of gold. The wonderfully comedic misadventures of Dineo and Noni shows the beautiful power of having strong friendships.
Seriously Single is now part of Netflix’s fast-growing catalogue of African content. The title represents the support of African creativity exhibited through Netflix investing in the local production industry.
Mark your calendars, the movie will be available on Netflix on Friday, 31 July 2020.
Watch the trailer below:
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If you’ve seen the Johannesburg and international series in the franchise, you are au fait with the drill.
In a nutshell, the series will give us a glimpse into the opulent lives of six influential housewives in the Ethekwini upper echelons. We are expecting lots of glitter, beautiful gowns, tactful shade and the occasional champagne flute flying across the room in one of the heated dinners. The frenemy dinners always come.
The main cast features Ayanda Ncwane, Sorisha Naidoo, Kgomotso Ndungane, Nonkanyiso Conco, Annie Ludick and Nonku Williams. We’ve heard enough, bring out the girls we need to see the money filter.
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Shonda Rhimes snapped, again, and we are here for it. Created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Rhimes, the American period piece is based on Julia Quinn’s novels set in Regency London’s competitive marriage market.
The period drama series follows the Bridgerton family Violet, Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton; her four sons, Anthony, Benedict, Colin and Gregory and her four daughters, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca and Hyacinth. Also featured are the Featheringtons: Portia, Lady Featherington; her husband the Baron; their three daughters, Philippa, Prudence and Penelope, and their cousin Marina Thompson.
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Late last year, the STARZ American drama television series launched premiere episodes simultaneously on 1Magic for linear viewing, and on Showmax for those of us who haven’t sat in front of an actual TV set in years. With a critics score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a pretty high score on QuenchSA as of now, the series comes highly recommended.
P-Valley is an adaptation of a play called Pussy Valley, if you ever wondered about the title. The drama series follows the lives of a group of people working at a strip club called ‘The Pynk’ in the fictional city of Chucalissa, Mississippi.
The series is so good that I definitely wanted to work at the Pynk at some point (No cryin’ at the Pynk!). No skills or banging bod to be a stripper but the Pynk family is tight. So much heart and hope in a broken place.
Also two words; Uncle Clifford!
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This is a beautifully written, brilliantly portrayed and outstanding screenplay of love and tragedy. Not forgetting a mind-blowing display of how marriages can rank amongst the highest scams.
The Korean series follows the life of Ji Sun-woo (the woman’s wardrobe is a topic!), an established medical doctor with what appears to be a perfect life. She has a handsome husband Lee Tae-oh, with whom she has a teenage son Lee Joon-young.
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Kelly Mi Li in episode 8 “Will You Marry Me?” of Bling Empire: Season 1. c. Courtesy of Netflix © 2021
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