Series synopsis
Shanty Town is a crime drama television series that premiered on Netflix on January 20, 2023. It stars Richard Mofe-Damijo, Sola Sobowale, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Lilian Afegbai.
A group of courtesans attempts to escape the grasp of a notorious kingpin – but political corruption and blood ties make freedom a near-impossible goal.
Premise
A group of courtesans attempts to escape the grasp of a notorious kingpin – but political corruption and blood ties make freedom a near-impossible goal.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Mofe-Damijo
- Sola Sobowale
- Nse Ikpe-Etim
- Lilian Afegbai
- Toyin Abraham
- Ini Edo
- Ali Nuhu
- Chidi Mokeme
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 20, 2023 | January 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Courtesan Jackie earns enough to escape the clutches of Lagos drug kingpin and pimp, Scar. Meanwhile, Ene picks up a former associate from prison. |
January 20, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Inem returns to Shanty Town as Jackie makes her getaway. Shalewa meets a charming stranger at the bar and Scar is given a sinister political agenda. |
January 20, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Scar finds himself precariously caught between two powerful political entities. Shalewa wakes up to a surprise confrontation. |
January 20, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 20, 2023 |
| Last aired | January 20, 2023 |
| Status | continue |