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Based on Angela Makholwa’s bestselling novel, this eight-part thriller tells the story of journalist turned publicist Lucy Khambule (Nqobile Nunu Khumalo) who is approached by an imprisoned serial killer, Napoleon “The Butcher” Dingiswayo (Bonko Khoza) to tell his story.
Author Angela is an executive producer on the series and co-wrote the adaptation.
CONSTELLATION APPLE TV+
Noomi Rapace stars as an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space – only to discover that key pieces of her life are missing. The sci-fi thriller probes the dark edges of humanity and one woman’s attempt to expose the truth about the hidden secrets of space exploration.
TRIGGER POINT: SEASON 2 BRITBOX
Bomb disposal cop Lana Washington (Vicky McClure) goes undercover to infiltrate a terrorist cell intent on carrying out attacks in the UK.
SHOGUN DISNEY+
Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) fights for his life after his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him in Japan in 1600. When a European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot, John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power against his foes.
CRIME: SEASON 2 BRITBOX
Dougray Scott returns as detective Ray Lennox. When one of Lennox’s former colleagues is attacked, he and detective Drummond (Joanna Vanderham) quickly realise all is not as it seems as they become embroiled in a case about vengeance.