Bad Influencer is a South African crime drama television series which follows small-time con artist and single mom BK, who - to provide for her special needs son - teams up with wannabe luxe influencer Pinky to sell fake luxury handbags online.
Their scheme draws the attention of Bra Alex, a notorious criminal in a counterfeiting syndicate, as well as law enforcement.
Caught between criminals and cops, the unlikely duo must outfox both to stay out of jail, survive and thrive.
The bright lights of social media collide with the shadows of desperation in Bad Influencer, which blends crime drama with social commentary as the seven-part series balances high-stakes survival with the glossy illusions of influencer culture.
The series unfolds in a world where everyone is faking it until they're found out.
In a city that thrives on appearances, two women are pulled into a dangerous double life – one lived online, the other in the underworld.
At its heart is BK (Jo-anne Reyneke), a street-smart single mom whose greatest hustle is protecting her son.
Destiny puts her in the path of Pinky (Cindy Mahlangu), a rising influencer with flair and chaos to spare.
Both broken in their own ways, they spark a combustible partnership that thrives on ambition and risk.
Together, BK and Pinky descend into Jo'burg's counterfeit economy, selling fake luxury handbags.
Fame and fraud become indistinguishable, likes and lies trade places, and instinct demands they walk the knife-edge between heart and hustle.
In the shadows, darker forces stir; Bra Alex (Vincent Mahlape) and Jobs 'Flames' Jiyane (Hamilton Dlamini) rule the city's underbelly with ruthless authority.
Their presence is a constant reminder that in Jo'burg's relentless grind, there is always a bigger predator.
The cast includes former Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi, in her first major acting role alongside Emmanuel Castis, Nat Ramabulana, Julia Anastasopoulos, Kamohelo Pule, Aubrey Poo, Modise Motaung, Brendon Daniels, Thapelo Mokoena and Lerato Nxumalo.
The series also features Relebogile Mabotja, Masasa Mbangeni, Zikhona Sodlaka and Tina Jaxa, along with cameo appearances from various influencers, including Mihlali Ndamase, Sarah Langa and Mohale Motaung.
Bad Influencer was created by Kudi Maradzika, developed by Lincoln Green Media and produced by Gambit Films.
The executive producers are Kudi Maradzika, Nosipho Dumisa, Bradley Joshua, Benjamin Overmeyer, Simon Beesley, Travis Taute and Daryne Joshua.
The directors are Keitumetse Qhali and Ari Kruger.
The head writers are Kudi Maradzika and Daniel Zimbler; Sydney Dire is also a writer.
Original music is by Tatenda Terence Kamera for The Seed Sessions.