Series synopsis
Beauty and the Bester is a documentary crime television series that premiered on Netflix on September 12, 2025. It ended on September 12, 2025.
Did renowned Dr Nandipha get embroiled in Thabo Bester's prison break? This chilling documentary series examines the enigmatic ties that bound them.
Premise
Did renowned Dr Nandipha get embroiled in Thabo Bester's prison break? This chilling documentary series examines the enigmatic ties that bound them.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | September 12, 2025 | September 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 This episode is expected to cover Bester's initial prison break from a maximum-security prison, in which he faked his own death. It likely introduces the main players, including Bester, who was known as the "Facebook Rapist," and his accomplice, celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana. The episode sets the stage with the shocking discovery that the charred remains in Bester's cell were not his. |
September 12, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 This part of the series is likely to focus on Bester and Magudumana's time on the run. The story shifts to the police investigation that eventually exposed the fake death and the bizarre circumstances surrounding their escape. This episode will probably detail the manhunt that captured the attention of the world. |
September 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 When borders are crossed, the manhunt escalates into an international pursuit. Does Dr Nandipha’s involvement run deeper than the story suggests? |
September 12, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 12, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 12, 2025 |
| Status | ended |