Series synopsis
How to Ruin Christmas is a comedy drama television series that premiered on Netflix on December 16, 2020. It was created by Katleho Ramaphakela, Rethabile Ramaphakela. It stars Busi Lurayi, Nambitha Ben-Mazwi, Lethabo Bereng and Thando Thabethe.
Prodigal daughter Tumi tries to make things right after completely ruining what should have been her sister's picture-perfect Christmas wedding.
Premise
Prodigal daughter Tumi tries to make things right after completely ruining what should have been her sister's picture-perfect Christmas wedding.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Busi Lurayi as Tumi Sello
- Nambitha Ben-Mazwi as Refiloe
- Lethabo Bereng as Cousin Bokang
- Thando Thabethe as Beauty Sello
- Yonda Thomas as Khaya Manqele
- Rami Chuene as Aunt Grace
- Desmond Dube as Uncle Shadrack
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 16, 2020 | December 16, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 4 | December 10, 2021 | December 10, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 3 | December 9, 2022 | December 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's Not What It Looks Like A reluctant bridesmaid to the core, Tumi arrives the day before her sister's traditional wedding day and manages to upset almost everyone. |
December 16, 2020 |
| 2 |
I'll Handle This To get back in her family's good graces, Tumi looks for the missing best man. Against their better judgement, Tumi and Beauty seek out a family member. |
December 16, 2020 |
| 3 |
Can't a Girl Catch a Break? Tumi shocks both families and devastates Beauty by letting slip a secret. But this time, after some soul searching, she decides to face the music. |
December 16, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Here We Go Again Tumi returns home for another Christmas family holiday and, against her better judgment, agrees to take Gogo Twala out for some fun. |
December 10, 2021 |
| 2 |
Sorry for Your Loss Once again, Tumi seems to have ruined the holiday. Later, she learns some very surprising things about Gogo Twala. Vusi deals with money issues. |
December 10, 2021 |
| 3 |
Where's Tumi? Back at the Lekhekhe Club, Tumi tries to drink her worries away. Siya wants a lavish funeral, but Vusi is determined to keep costs down. |
December 10, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where there's Smoke With Beauty and Sbu expecting their first child, tensions run high as the Sello and Twala families are forced to reunite for the shower. |
December 9, 2022 |
| 2 |
A Moth to the Flame After the baby shower ends in flames, the Sellos wind up at the Twala lodge for Christmas. Secrets swirl as everyone tries to hide their wrongdoings. |
December 9, 2022 |
| 3 |
Like a House on Fire As various truths finally come to light, the Sellos and Twalas must put the past behind them and come together to help Beauty in her time of need. |
December 9, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 16, 2020 |
| Last aired | December 9, 2022 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | continue |