Series synopsis
The Polygamist is a drama soap television series that premiered on Netflix on June 12, 2026. It stars Gugu Gumede, S'Dumo Mtshali, Kwanele Mthethwa and Kenneth Nkosi.
Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
Premise
Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
Premise: He chose betrayal, she chose revenge.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gugu Gumede
- S'Dumo Mtshali
- Kwanele Mthethwa
- Kenneth Nkosi
- Noluthando Shabalala
- Wonder Ndlovu
- Celeste Ntuli
- Lwazie Keith Tsebesha
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | June 12, 2026 | June 12, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
June 12, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble. |
June 12, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal. |
June 12, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 12, 2026 |
| Last aired | June 12, 2026 |
| Status | Returning Series |