Series synopsis
Adulting is a comedy drama television series that premiered on Showmax on March 20, 2023. It was created by Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Gwydion Beynon. It stars Nandi Nyembe, Thembinkosi Mthembu, Nhlanhla Kunene and Lungile Duma.
A coming of age story about two young women trying to handle the responsibilities of being independent adults in the fast-paced, urban bustle of Mumbai. Take a peek into the daily life and shenanigans of two twenty-something women: Ray & Nikhat, as they try to make it through adulthood in their own unique way.
Premise
A coming of age story about two young women trying to handle the responsibilities of being independent adults in the fast-paced, urban bustle of Mumbai. Take a peek into the daily life and shenanigans of two twenty-something women: Ray & Nikhat, as they try to make it through adulthood in their own unique way.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nandi Nyembe as MaGetty
- Thembinkosi Mthembu as Bonga
- Nhlanhla Kunene as Eric
- Lungile Duma as Zithulele
- Londeka Sishi as Nkanyezi
- Thabiso Isaac Rammusi as Mpho
- Luthando Mthembu as Vuyani
- Dumisani Dlamini as Manyosi
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 20, 2023 | March 20, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 13 | December 4, 2023 | February 26, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 8 | February 1, 2025 | March 22, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Adulting is hard Bonga scores the deal of his life and goes out to celebrate with Eric, Vuyani and Mpho at Konka. Eric's baby mama Natasha shows up at the club with her new flame and all hell breaks loose. |
March 20, 2023 |
| 2 |
Dont Catch Feelings Bonga is on a mission to pursue Nkanyezi, while Mpho grapples with being dumped by his side chick. Vuyani is jealous when he sees his sugar mama can easily replace him. Eric does something shady to raise money for his daughter. |
March 20, 2023 |
| 3 |
Sin City! The boys head off to Sun City to celebrate Eric's birthday. They meet four beautiful women, and things get wild. Later, Bonga and Vuyani compete for the affection of a girl while Mpho finds his next side chick. |
March 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Out & Aroused In the season premiere, Bonga is in a good place. His business is flourishing - almost as much as his sex life. Eric travels to the Eastern Cape with his friends to see Ncumisa. |
December 4, 2023 |
| 2 |
Mr Baby Daddy With his marriage in a good place, Mpho rejects Palesa and the child. Eric returns to his township garage to grow his business. |
December 11, 2023 |
| 3 |
The All White Alright/ All White Affairs? Bonga offers Mpho a side hustle. After the loneliness of prison, Eric is pleased to have a vat 'n sit. Later, Bonga's father reveals a shocking secret at his birthday bash. |
December 18, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What A Time In the season premiere, Bonga and Nkanyezi are excited to host a housewarming party in their newly-furnished home. Meanwhile, Vuyani navigates the pressures of opening his new club. |
February 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
Suburban Makoti Eric and Mampho present a loving and supportive front, but is everything as it appears? Mpho feels lonely and embarrassed, while Bonga and Nkanyezi clash over the decision to have children. |
February 8, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 15, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showmax |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 20, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 22, 2025 |
| Runtime | 54 minutes |
| Status | continue |