Thriller filmed in Joburg and starring local talent debuts today in 190 countries
Local Netflix Original Shadow will be making its small-screen debut in 190 countries today.
It’s set and filmed in the heart of Johannesburg, starring local talent Pallance Dladla who plays the role of Shadow himself and Amanda Du-Pont, who plays Ashley, his love interest.
Once you’ve binged on all eight episodes of Shadow, you can dive into the rest of the upcoming list.
Make this a Netflix weekend.
‘Shadow’ (March 8) Following the brutal and unjust murder of a young girl, Johannesburg detective and former task force specialist Shadrach ‘Shadow’ Khumalo quits his job to become a fixer for people who, like him, have been failed by the criminal justice system.
With the help of his former partner, Shadow cuts a swathe through the underworld taking full advantage of a rare condition that affects his central nervous system: he is impervious to physical pain.
‘The Order’ (March 7)
Out to avenge his mother’s death, a college student pledges to a secret order and lands in a war between werewolves and practitioners of dark magic.
Formula 1: ‘Drive to Survive’ (March 7) Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane both on and off the track during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.
‘Lady J’ (March 8)
When her love affair with a lustful marquis takes a sudden turn, a wealthy widow concocts a scheme to get revenge – with help from a younger woman.
‘Walk. Ride. Rodeo’ (March 8)
In the wake of an accident that leaves her paralysed, a champion barrel racer is determined to get back on her horse and ride again. – Citizen Reporter