The Polygamist
“He chose betrayal, she chose revenge.”
Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
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Seasons
1.Episode 1
8.312-06-202626 minBeyond the picture-perfect funeral tears and her immaculate influencer wife persona, Joyce leaves behind a past of rage and a marriage built on secrets.
2.Episode 2
7.212-06-202630 minAs Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.
3.Episode 3
6.412-06-202628 minJoyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.
4.Episode 4
7.312-06-202628 minJonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.
5.Episode 5
6.412-06-202626 minMatipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.
6.Episode 6
6.712-06-202626 minNews of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.
7.Episode 7
6.212-06-202627 minAfter the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.
8.Episode 8
7.812-06-202627 minTo survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).
9.Episode 9
5.012-06-202626 minJoyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.
10.Episode 10
6.412-06-202627 minA secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.
11.Episode 11
7.012-06-202623 minJonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.
12.Episode 12
7.012-06-202625 minThe twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.
13.Episode 13
7.012-06-202627 minEssie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.
14.Episode 14
9.712-06-202628 minJonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.
15.Episode 15
10.012-06-202624 minLindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.
16.Episode 16
10.012-06-202624 minThe family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.
17.Episode 17
10.012-06-202624 minJoyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.
18.Episode 18
7.812-06-202625 minMatipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.
19.Episode 19
7.812-06-202629 minAfter alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.
20.Episode 20
10.012-06-202624 minThree-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.
21.Episode 21
7.012-06-202624 minJonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.
22.Episode 22
7.312-06-202624 minCompetition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.
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