The Polygamist

Season 1

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Follow Jonasi Gomora, a self-made CEO and banker, whose carefully curated empire begins to unravel as his wife, secret second wife, mistress, and girlfriend fight for his life and wealth

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22 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1Beyond the picture-perfect funeral tears and her immaculate influencer wife persona, Joyce leaves behind a past of rage and a marriage built on secrets.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.
  • Episode 7
    E7
    Episode 7After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.
  • Episode 8
    E8
    Episode 8To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).
  • Episode 9
    E9
    Episode 9Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.
  • Episode 10
    E10
    Episode 10A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.
  • Episode 11
    E11
    Episode 11Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.
  • Episode 12
    E12
    Episode 12The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.
  • Episode 13
    E13
    Episode 13Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.
  • Episode 14
    E14
    Episode 14Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.
  • Episode 15
    E15
    Episode 15Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.
  • Episode 16
    E16
    Episode 16The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.
  • Episode 17
    E17
    Episode 17Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.
  • Episode 18
    E18
    Episode 18Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.
  • Episode 19
    E19
    Episode 19After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.
  • Episode 20
    E20
    Episode 20Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.
  • Episode 21
    E21
    Episode 21Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.
  • Episode 22
    E22
    Episode 22Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.
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