Series synopsis
Bad Influencer is a drama crime television series that premiered on Netflix on October 31, 2025. It was created by Kudi Maradzika. It stars Jo-anne Reyneke, Cindy Mahlangu, Thapelo Mokoena and Mpilo Shabalala.
A single mother — and luxury bag counterfeiter — finds herself teaming up with a self-obsessed influencer to sell her bags and scrape her way out of debt.
Premise
A single mother — and luxury bag counterfeiter — finds herself teaming up with a self-obsessed influencer to sell her bags and scrape her way out of debt.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jo-anne Reyneke as BK
- Cindy Mahlangu as Pinky
- Thapelo Mokoena as Themba
- Mpilo Shabalala as Leo
- Modise Motaung as Bheki
- Vincent Mahlape-Sekuba as Bra Alex
- Kamohelo Pule as Lelz
- Zozibini Tunzi as Naomi
Supporting cast
- Emmanuel Castis as Babi Barlos
- Julia Anastasopoulos as Dunia Barlos
- Nathaniel Ramabulana as Dingane
- Brendon Daniels as Brigadier Booysens
- Elizardo Banikina as Kofi
- Akhenime Mfenyana as Lindiwe
- Lubabalo Tala as Bully Kid
- Azande Mkhungo as Deluxe Sales Assistant 1
- Ari Kruger as Deluxe Manager
- Sakhile Khumalo as John
- Alicia Joni as Zinzi's Friend
- Ntomboxolo Khubeka as Lillian
Guest cast
- Akhenime Mfenyana as Lindiwe
- Lubabalo Tala as Bully Kid
- Azande Mkhungo as Deluxe Sales Assistant 1
- Ari Kruger as Deluxe Manager
- Sakhile Khumalo as John
- Alicia Joni as Zinzi's Friend
- Ntomboxolo Khubeka as Lillian
- Olwethu Mackay as Lower End Influencer
- Aphiwe Vezi as Zinzi
- Sibongile Andy Mnguni as Fan Lady
- Leddi Radebe as Yummy Mummy
- Zikhona Sodlaka as Thandz
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to the Real Joburg With loan sharks on her tail, single mom BK is presented with a new opportunity when she meets self-serving influencer Pinky and her growing following. |
October 31, 2025 |
| 2 |
Fake Bags! Fake Bags! Pinky finds herself in a desperate situation when she loses her usual cash flow. With no help from her influencer friends, she strikes up a deal with BK. |
October 31, 2025 |
| 3 |
Plug That Hole With Bra Alex's backing, the duo's operation kicks off and the money starts rolling in. After a brand event, Pinky goes viral for all the wrong reasons. |
October 31, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 31, 2025 |
| Last aired | October 31, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |