The Amanda Knox Saga
Channel: Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
TX Time: 06h00
Genre: True Crime, Documentary
This is the definitive documentary of Europe's most sensational murder case.
For the first time ever the whole story of the Murder of Meredith Kercher and the subsequent incrimination of Amanda Knox, Raffaele Sollecito and Rudy Guede can be told.
From the day of the tragic murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia through seven years of trials in Italy to the dramatic final verdict in Florence in 2015, this documentary features exclusive trial footage and police film, as well as in-depth interviews with the key players.
This unflinching documentary reveals why the thorny mix of class, race, culture and crime has fascinated the public for years.
Shot on location over the course of seven years in London, Perugia, Florence and Seattle, employing cinematographic visuals such as aerial drone footage of the crime scene, the film contrasts the ancient and mysterious atmosphere of Perugia with the modern steel and glass of Seattle and London.
It takes a broad, balanced view of the investigation and trials, putting key aspects in context through interviews with journalists who covered the case from the beginning and the magistrates who personally handled the investigation.
The raw emotion and grief of the British victim's family contrasts with the polished American public relations machine defending Amanda Knox.
A prominent African American journalist addresses the troubling race factors that cloud the point of view of Rudy Guede.
Aries Spears: Comedy Blueprint
Channel: S3
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
MADtv alum Aries Spears stars in this standup set where no one can avoid his jokes and aggressive style of comedy.
Armed with his ferociously aggressive style of comedy, Aries takes the stage in Philadelphia for Comedy Blueprint.
No one, not black, not white, not gay, not straight is safe from his jokes and impressions.
Avenue 5 2
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Avenue 5 takes us to a not-so-distant future where space tourism is a booming business.
While manning a luxury spacecraft owned by Herman Judd (Josh Gad), Captain Ryan Clark (Hugh Laurie) finds himself in over his head when the ship is thrown disastrously off-course - turning what was meant to be an eight-week cruise into an eight-year journey.
Picking up five months after failing to reroute the vessel, Season 2 follows the crew - including fiery engineer Billie (Lenora Crichlow), unpredictable head of customer relations Matt (Zach Woods), and faithful right-hand Iris (Suzy Nakamura) - as they struggle to lead, calm, control, and, if need be, hide from increasingly unruly passengers.
On Earth, they're lauded as heroes, and in space, everyone can hear them scream.
In the Season 2 premiere, "No One Wants an Argument About Reality": After five long months, the passengers of Avenue 5 eagerly await their impending return to Earth while behind the scenes, Ryan and the crew struggle to find a way to reveal the much longer timeline of their journey home.
Later, a disgraced Karen comes to blows with a newly famous Frank.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "What an Unseasonal Delight": With the ship facing a fiery threat, Billie hatches a plan that could just save some of the passengers... and the eels.
Meanwhile, Iris makes a risky bid on Earth, Ryan finds himself in the middle of a three-way couple's quarrel, and Mia shares some shocking news with Doug.
I'd Kill for You 2
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 21h40
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
I'd Kill for You exposes chilling crimes committed by people with twisted agendas who use their lovers as murder weapons.
Each episode tells the story of an ill-fated relationship that leaves one lover not only dumped, but deserted... six feet under.
In-depth interviews with family, friends and authorities on the case provide the missing details that patch together pieces of the investigation.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Mother of All Murders": The Pedroza family seems to be living the American dream in Florida.
But Miguel Pedroza is an alcoholic, his wife Isabelle is controlling, and their daughter Linda is rebelling in every way.
When a charming man enters their lives - tragedy unfolds.
Manifest: Season 4 Part 2
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
In the aftermath of Angelina unleashing a devastating volcanic fissure, the passengers face severe scrutiny in a world fueled by 828er hate, no longer free to solve their own Callings without constant supervision by the unscrupulous 828 Registry.
A mysterious accident delivers ominous warnings on a biblical scale that will further jeopardise the livelihood of all the passengers.
As Michaela grieves the loss of her beloved husband Zeke, she must team up with her old flame Jared to find new methods to investigate Callings.
Meanwhile, Ben and Saanvi attempt to collaborate with the Registry authorities, which only leads to dire results for the passengers.
Miraculously, a mythological event reactivates Cal's sapphire-laden dragon scar, offering a glimmer of hope for the 828ers to survive the rapidly approaching Death Date.
But Angelina's nefarious sapphire powers continue to wreak havoc, leading to a struggle between good and evil down to their very last day in this most terrifying, suspenseful and joyous chapter of the Manifest story.
Murder Maps 2
Channel: Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
TX Time: 09h00
Genre: True Crime, Docu-Drama, Documentary Series
This docu-drama series explores notorious homicides in modern history.
Host Nicholas Day discusses cases in detail, and dramatic reenactments portray the events as they are believed to have happened.
Every episode focuses on a different period within the London area, examining the forensic evidence found on location.
The stories that motivated the crimes are revealed, as are the investigation techniques used to capture the killers.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Terror in the Roaring Twenties": Edith Thompson and Frederick Bywaters were in love, but the young couple murdered her husband in a case that shocked society and fascinated Alfred Hitchcock.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "The Blackout Ripper": It was WWII and London was rocked by the Blitz.
But down on the streets below, another terrible danger lurked in the shadows: a serial killer was on the loose.