Series synopsis
To Kill a Monkey is a crime drama television series that premiered on Netflix on July 18, 2025. It was created by Kemi Adetiba. It stars Chidi Mokeme, Bucci Franklin, Bimbo Akintola and Ireti Doyle.
Efemini, a down-on-his-luck everyman whose life changes forever after a chance meeting with an old friend. Forced by circumstance to suppress his principles and explore a life of cybercrime, he finds himself making ever-greater moral compromises to stay ahead of the consequences of his new choices and broadening tastes.
Premise
Efemini, a down-on-his-luck everyman whose life changes forever after a chance meeting with an old friend. Forced by circumstance to suppress his principles and explore a life of cybercrime, he finds himself making ever-greater moral compromises to stay ahead of the consequences of his new choices and broadening tastes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 18, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In The Beginning Debt-ridden and struggling to support his family in Lagos, Efe bumps into an old friend who offers an alluring – but risky – solution. |
July 18, 2025 |
| 2 |
Hand of Friendship Oboz shows Efe his hidden business and offers him a top position. Wary of involvement in anything illegal, Efe searches for other employment. |
July 18, 2025 |
| 3 |
Four Years Later After a terrifying incident at a birthday party for Efe's kids, Oboz decides to take revenge against the person responsible. |
July 18, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 18, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 18, 2025 |
| Status | continue |