Series synopsis
Fatal Seduction is a crime mystery drama television series that premiered on Netflix on July 7, 2023. It ended on March 13, 2026. It was created by Steven Pillemer. It stars Kgomotso Christopher, Nathaniel Ramabulana, Prince Grootboom and Thapelo Mokoena.
A married professor is pulled into a passionate affair with a younger man that uncovers a path of tragedy and betrayal from those closest to her.
Premise
A married professor is pulled into a passionate affair with a younger man that uncovers a path of tragedy and betrayal from those closest to her.
Premise: Desire is a dangerous affair.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kgomotso Christopher as Nandi Mahlati
- Nathaniel Ramabulana as Vuyo Mahlati
- Prince Grootboom as Jacob Tau
- Thapelo Mokoena as Leonard Mahlati
- Ngele Ramulondi as Zinhle Mahlati
- Frances Sholto-Douglas as Laura Goldman
- Lunathi Mampofu as Brenda Grootboom
- Warren Masemola as Minister Vilakazi
Supporting cast
- Thando Thabethe as Det. Thuso Dube
- Nunu Khumalo as Precious
- Lorcia Cooper Khumalo as Dr. Sandra Peterson
- Hope Mbhele as Kimberley Jansen
- Tina Redman as Phila
- Kevin Smith as Eric Jansen
- Daanyaal Ally as Clinton
- Xolile Tshabalala as Delisiwe
Guest cast
- Rizelle Januk as Ameera Naidoo
- Reece Poole as Slimey Capetonian
- Marquina Ndimande as Brenda's Housekeeper
- Hennie Bosman as Martial Arts Instructor
- Keenan Arrison as Charlie Chase
- Ipeleng Mokoka as Nancy
- Lusanda Maqoqa as Tshoki
- Zoya Pon as Zinhle's Friend
- Esihle Mkosana as Pathologist
- Chris Gxalaba as Moses
- Hlelokuhle Mtabhana as Busi Vilakazi
- Monique Nortje as Hester
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 35 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 14 | July 7, 2023 | August 4, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 10 | August 15, 2025 | August 15, 2025 |
| Season 3 | 11 | March 13, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mister Wrong Grappling with a miscarriage and her husband's secrecy, university professor Nandi Mahlati crosses paths with a younger man during a weekend trip. |
July 7, 2023 |
| 2 |
Through the Wound A disturbing death triggers an investigation into Nandi and Brenda's trip. Jacob's presence in her life sends Nandi's desire into overdrive. |
July 7, 2023 |
| 3 |
Committed Vuyo reflects on memories with Brenda. After receiving an anonymous text, Zinhle grows closer to her new friend. Nandi considers life without Leonard. |
July 7, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Sins Of The Father Nandi is forced to rely on her own defenses when Phila is released on parole, but a threat to Zinhle's life leaves her feeling more helpless than ever. |
August 15, 2025 |
| 2 |
Tearing Down The Walls Distressed and hospitalized, Zinhle begs to see her mother. In desperation, Vuyo turns to dark solutions hoping to get Nandi's charges dropped. |
August 15, 2025 |
| 3 |
Sand Through The Fingers After finding a damning recording, Zinhle confronts Vuyo about his secrecy around Brenda's death. A friend from prison pays Nandi an unexpected visit. |
August 15, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Woman Drowning Nandi finally leaves her troubles behind her, while Vuyo — now trapped with the very people he incarcerated — finds himself in a world of trouble. |
March 13, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Bachelorette A delivery of wedding invitations unsettles the Mahlati household. Can Nandi resist getting to the bottom of the unexpected announcement herself? |
March 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
Foul Play In the wake of sudden tragedy, Leonard and Nandi share an unspeakable secret with each other, and Jacob is once again faced with a heartbreaking loss. |
March 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 7, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 13, 2026 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |