Series synopsis
Reënboogrant is a drama television series that premiered on Showmax on January 15, 2025. It stars Minke Marais, Mila de Villiers, Paul Strydom and Johnny Potsanyane.
Buckle up for an exhilarating rollercoaster ride through the world of authentic teenage drama, family conflicts, love, aspirations and fierce rivalries. An adaption based on Louise van Niekerk's gripping coming-of-age book series.
Premise
Buckle up for an exhilarating rollercoaster ride through the world of authentic teenage drama, family conflicts, love, aspirations and fierce rivalries. An adaption based on Louise van Niekerk's gripping coming-of-age book series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Minke Marais as Shani Brink
- Mila de Villiers as Sunette Brink
- Paul Strydom as Dolf Brink
- Johnny Potsanyane as Bongi Buthelezi
- Deidré Barnard as Lizane Jacobs
- Danté Elliot as Japie Coetzee
- Johan Scholtz as Herman Brink
- Juanita de Villiers as Maryna Brink
Supporting cast
- Karin Retief as Ouma Mart
- Wilco Meyer as Marius Naudé
- Vian Singleton as Jacques Bronkhorst
- Cara Kruger as Tina Swanepoel
- Deon Coetzee as Meneer Dirk Bothma
- Skye Sutton as Marietjie Brink
- Marelee Ferreira as Rachelle Labuschagne
- Xander Venter as Pierre du Toit
- Chrizaan Raath as Ans du Preez
- Righard van Jaarsveld as Johan Viljoen
Guest cast
- Liza du Plessis as Grethe White
- Lian Kögl as Juffrou Marlene Wasserman
- Izak Davel as Meneer Barnard
- Hardus van Eeden as Vettie Britz
- Markus Haywood as Jean-Claude
- Jacques Gombault as Hardus Bronkhorst
- Marcus Muller as Brandt Coetzee
- Zane Meas as Meneer Venter
- Mia-Anne O'Kennedy as Antoinette du Preez
- Roderick Jaftha as Damian
- Andries van Ryneveld as Jermaine
- Charlie Bouguenon as Michael
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 48 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 48 | January 15, 2025 | June 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welkom by die Kontras A dramatic season premiere. Shani's dreams of Hollywood clash with the harsh reality of an unexpected betrayal, leading to a startling fallout. |
January 15, 2025 |
| 2 |
Margarita Mocktail The Brink family's dynamics are explored, with Herman and Maryna discussing their differing parenting approaches and the tensions around Dolf's secret relationship with Rachelle. |
January 15, 2025 |
| 3 |
Onweerstaanbare Uitnodiging Japie plans a wild party for his 18th birthday. Dolf struggles with his feelings for Rachelle after a humiliating encounter. Shani sneaks out to attend Japie's party. |
January 22, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showmax |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 15, 2025 |
| Last aired | June 18, 2025 |
| Status | continue |