This week, all eyes are on Netflix’s local series ‘Blood Legacy’, and for good reason. It’s already generating massive buzz, with many hailing it as the platform’s best South African production to date.
Produced by the acclaimed Gambit Films, the creators behind hits like Blood and Water and Unseen, this new series is a South African remake of the popular Mexican show Monarca.
The story unfolds in KwaZulu-Natal’s sugarcane fields, with tale of murder, power, and family betrayal.
When the CEO of Spear Industries is mysteriously murdered, a vicious battle for control erupts among his children. At the heart of this struggle is Khanyi Adesina (Xolile Tshabalala), who returns to Durban after years away, only to find her family’s empire crumbling. With her siblings, Mandla (Buyile Mdladla) and Siya (Mike Ndlangamandla), fiercely vying for the throne, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Drawing comparisons to HBO’s Succession, Blood Legacy weaves a tense narrative where secrets and betrayals threaten to tear the Ndlovu family apart. The late Connie Chiume delivers an unforgettable performance as the family matriarch, supported by an all-star cast that includes Treasure Nkosi, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Pallance Dladla, and Wiseman Zitha.
This 20-episode thriller is packed with high drama, shocking twists, and top-tier performances, cementing its place as a must-watch. Streaming now on Netflix.
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