Series synopsis
Outlaws is a drama western television series that premiered on Showmax on September 6, 2023. It stars Thembinkosi Mthembu, Siyabonga Melongisi Shibe, Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku and Nolwazi Shange.
Set in the lush but lawless land on the border between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, Outlaws is the story of two families at war with each other: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyela clan and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Tseoles.
Premise
Set in the lush but lawless land on the border between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, Outlaws is the story of two families at war with each other: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyela clan and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Tseoles.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Thembinkosi Mthembu as Bandile Biyela
- Siyabonga Melongisi Shibe as Bheki Biyela
- Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku as Sihle Biyela
- Nolwazi Shange as Nandi Biyela
- Mmabatho Mogomotsi as Moretlo Ts'eole
- Lehlohonolo Mayeza as Leruo Tseole
- Keketso Mpitso as Tlali
- Mnqobi Kunene as Kwanele Dlamini
Supporting cast
- Mduduzi Nombela as Dumisani Dlamini
- Noluthando Ngema as Sihle Biyela
- Slindile Nodangala as Aunt Deli
- Thandolwethu Zondi as Mthunzi
- Seipati Mahamu as Nyakallo
- Mamodibe Ramodibe as Buang
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 80 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 40 | September 6, 2023 | January 17, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 40 | November 17, 2025 | March 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Outlaws Bandile proves himself to his father, Leruo leads his men on a mission while Tlali proves to be a loose canon, starting a war that will rage for ages. |
September 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Deadly Wars Revenge is all anyone can talk about meanwhile Dumisani wants to ensure that the Biyelas won't break ties with his family. |
September 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
Oh, I love a Zulu Girl Bandile's need for vengeance could cost him his family while Sihle takes a piece of Leruo with her. |
September 13, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Zulus Are Coming As the Biyela family prepares for Sihle's departure to Lesotho, Bandile hides his reservations about Sihle's marriage. In Lesotho, a new girl gang makes itself known. |
November 17, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Balaclava As Bandile grapples with the departure of loved ones, a sinister plan unfolds, shocking everyone and setting the stage for an unexpected request. |
November 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
Unleashed As Tlali celebrates the capture of his hostages, Bandile arrives in Lesotho, accusing everyone of colluding against him. Mthunzi does his best to calm the hostages and connect with Buang. |
November 24, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showmax |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 6, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 30, 2026 |
| Runtime | 27 minutes |
| Status | continue |