Showmax’s first telenovela, The Wife, has broken Uthando Lodumo’s record for the most first-day views of all time on Showmax, as well as Devilsdorp’s record for the most hours watched within four days of launch, outperforming the launch of any film or series on Showmax ever, including the likes of Game of Thrones, The Real Housewives of Durban and The River.
Inspired by Dudu Busani-Dube’s bestseller Hlomu The Wife, the 40-episode first season tells the story of a journalist Hlomu (played Mbalenhle Mavimbela who falls in love with a taxi driver, Mqhele (played by Bonko Khoza), not realising that when you marry a man, you marry his secrets.
The Wife topped the Twitter trending charts on its launch, while early reviews are glowing. As IOL’s Debashine Thangevelo put it, “The telenovela has blown my mind so far… Everything from the high production value, casting, scripting, directing, cinematography to wardrobe, ticks the boxes…. The actors share incredible chemistry and their respective performances are unparalleled. This scripting for the series is first-rate. Each character is so wonderfully crafted… The layered storytelling and twists will leave streamers religiously tuning in every week. Fans love the show and so do I.”
The Wife is produced by Stained Glass TV. They are known for SAFTA-winning shows like eHostela and Ifalakhe as well as Uzalo, South Africa’s most-watched soap opera, Durban Gen and Lingashoni.
The Wife episodes 1-3, now streaming exclusively on Showmax. New episodes will be added every Thursday.
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