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The Polygamist
Overview
Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
Status
Returning Series
Network
Netflix
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Episode 1
Beyond the picture-perfect funeral tears and her immaculate influencer wife persona, Joyce leaves behind a past of rage and a marriage built on secrets.
Episode 2
As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.
Episode 3
Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.
Episode 4
Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.
Episode 5
Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.
Episode 6
News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.
Episode 7
After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.
Episode 8
To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).
Episode 9
Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.
Episode 10
A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.
Episode 11
Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.
Episode 12
The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.
Episode 13
Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.
Episode 14
Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.
Episode 15
Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.
Episode 16
The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.
Episode 17
Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.
Episode 18
Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.
Episode 19
After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.
Episode 20
Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.
Episode 21
Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.
Episode 22
Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.
Top Cast
Gugu Gumede
S'Dumo Mtshali
Kwanele Mthethwa
Kenneth Nkosi
Noluthando Shabalala
Wonder Ndlovu
Celeste Ntuli
Lwazie Keith Tsebesha
Luyanda Zwane
