Series synopsis
Reyka is a drama crime mystery television series that premiered on M-Net on July 25, 2021. It was created by Rohan Dickson. It stars Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht, Iain Glen, Rashaan Stackling and Anna-Mart van der Merwe.
In 1994 South Africa, the daughter of a multiracial couple is kidnapped. She escapes and as an adult becomes a detective. Continuing to deal with her past trauma, Reyka Gama uses her skills to raise her child and solve mysteries that have challenged others.
Premise
In 1994 South Africa, the daughter of a multiracial couple is kidnapped. She escapes and as an adult becomes a detective. Continuing to deal with her past trauma, Reyka Gama uses her skills to raise her child and solve mysteries that have challenged others.
Premise: The secrets lie beneath
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht as Dr. Reyka Gama
- Iain Glen as Angus Speelman
- Rashaan Stackling as Thulisile "Thuli" Gama
- Anna-Mart van der Merwe as Elsa Meyer
- Hamilton Dlamini as Brig. Hector Zwane
- Leeanda Reddy as Det. Alia Sewsunker
- Gerald Steyn as Det. Nick "Bison" Tanner
- Thando Thabethe as Det. Nandi Cele
Supporting cast
- Samkelo Ndlovu as Det. Ayanda Jali
- Lemogang Tsipa as Tokkie
- Mavuso Simelane as Det. Samuel Zwane
- Zane Meas as Francke
- Kenneth Nkosi as Chief Msomi
- Wayne Van Rooyen as Dr. Lawrence
- Frank Rautenbach as Capt. Leon Lombard
- Ben Voss as PASTEUR
- Ruben Naidoo as RAJESH
- Gabrielle de Gama as Young Reyka
- Ian Roberts as John Tyrone
Guest cast
- Nokuthula Ledwaba as Portia Speelman
- Mark Elderkin as Alex Tyrone
- Danel Maree as Nina Barnes
- Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku as Mbali Msomi
- Ruby Rose Butler as Jessica Tyrone
- David Butler as Mr. Bloom
- Jack Devnarain as Chairperson
- Jocelyn Broderick as Expert Witness
- Khayalethu Anthony as Sodisiwe "Soda" Mvaba
- Zimkhitha Nyoka as Bongi Gumede
- Lwandle Gumede as Boy 1
- Samkelo Ndlanzi as Boy 2
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 25, 2021 | September 12, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 11, 2024 | February 29, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 When Reyka is summoned to her abductor's parole hearing after twenty years of incarceration, traumatic memories return and send her on a path of self-destruction. Meanwhile, a series of murders are waiting to be discovered. |
July 25, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After Reyka and the police investigate the bodies that were found in the sugar cane fields, they suspect that they are dealing with a serial killer. Meanwhile, Speelman attempts to convince Reyka to retract her parole statement. |
August 1, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 When Reyka is rushed to the hospital, her family finds out that she was burnt trying to save the life of a traditional healer. Before long, new evidence links the healer and his employers with the murders in the cane fields. |
August 8, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 It's six months later and things are going well for Reyka. She's working out of a new police station and she's met a guy. But after a disastrous TV interview and the discovery of a murder, cracks appear in her 'perfect' new world. |
January 11, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 When a second victim turns up at Lover's Lane, the police are misled by the killer's MO. Reyka, however, knows one thing - the missing shoes are the key. In the meantime, Speelman gets a day pass to appear before social services. |
January 18, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The Ambush Fails And The Killer Evades Arrest. Reyka Starts To Build A Profile And Make Sense Of The Missing Shoes. |
January 25, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | M-Net |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 25, 2021 |
| Last aired | February 29, 2024 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | continue |