The Polygamist
★ 8.8 · 1 seasons
Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1
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.
- E2
Episode 2
As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.
- E3
Episode 3
Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.
- E4
Episode 4
Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.
- E5
Episode 5
Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.
- E6
Episode 6
News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.
- E7
Episode 7
After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.
- E8
Episode 8
To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).
- E9
Episode 9
Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.
- E10
Episode 10
A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.
- E11
Episode 11
Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.
- E12
Episode 12
The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.
- E13
Episode 13
Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.
- E14
Episode 14
Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.
- E15
Episode 15
Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.
- E16
Episode 16
The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.
- E17
Episode 17
Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.
- E18
Episode 18
Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.
- E19
Episode 19
After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.
- E20
Episode 20
Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.
- E21
Episode 21
Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.
- E22
Episode 22
Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.
Cast
Gugu Gumede
S'Dumo Mtshali
Kwanele Mthethwa
Kenneth Nkosi
Noluthando Shabalala
Wonder Ndlovu
Celeste Ntuli
