Series synopsis
Marked is a crime drama television series that premiered on Netflix on July 31, 2025. It was created by Sydney Dire, Akin Omotoso, Steven Pillemer. It stars Lerato Mvelase, Sphamandla Dhludhlu, S'Dumo Mtshali and Bonko Khoza.
Desperate to pay for her daughter's life-saving surgery, devout ex-cop Babalwa turns to an unholy savior to help her stage a daring heist.
Premise
Desperate to pay for her daughter's life-saving surgery, devout ex-cop Babalwa turns to an unholy savior to help her stage a daring heist.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lerato Mvelase as Babalwa Godongwana
- Sphamandla Dhludhlu as Zweli Ncube
- S'Dumo Mtshali as Tebza Nyembezi
- Bonko Khoza as Lungile Godongwana
- Desmond Dube as Zachariah Kunene
- Jabulani Mthembu as Razor Gumede
- Mduduzi Mabaso as Kat Modise
- Natasha Thahane as Nelisa Kunene
Supporting cast
- Pheello Kotelo as James Radebe
- Clementine Mosimane as Thobeka Radebe
- Leroy Gopal as Tatenda Ngezi
- Gaisang Noge as Ntsiki Nxumalo
- Ama Qamata as Palesa Godongwana
- Kabomo Vilakazi as Reverend Gabriel
- Tebogo Malapane as Thabo
- Thembekile Komani as Charlie
- John Ncamane as Quinton
- Bathabile Mashigo as Roxanne
- Kgosi Mongake as Screwdriver
- Matshepo Maja as Cynthia
Guest cast
- Matshepo Maja as Cynthia
- S'Thandiwe Kgoroge as Dr. Khumalo
- Peter Moruakgomo as Samson
- Sylvester Sindane as Drug Dealer
- Halalisani Danisa as Thomas
- Mpumelelo Mshubi as Lunga
- Sonnyboy Ndlovu as Melusi
- Siphesihle Dlamini as Tebza Double
- Bongani Ngoma as Jafta
- Petros Muchabela as Diamond / Construction Worker
- Nompilo Mthembu-Parakozov as Housekeeper
- Simamkele Taliwe as Crate Dancer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 31, 2025 | July 31, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gotta Have Faith Devout mother Babalwa is thrust into an impossible situation as her daughter's health takes an unexpected turn for the worse, forcing her to enter a Faustian pact. |
July 31, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Inside Woman Babalwa's failed heist attempt draws unwelcome attention from a corrupt lawman. Zweli's show of initiative puts him at odds with Baba G. |
July 31, 2025 |
| 3 |
Saints and Sinners Babalwa's scramble to cover her tracks give her rise to a blackmail attempt. Zweli, now in her debt, helps her assemble an unlikely crew for a new heist. |
July 31, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 31, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 31, 2025 |
| Runtime | 53 minutes |
| Status | continue |