Season 1
Fatal Seduction is a South African drama series which revolves around a married professor who is pulled into a passionate affair with a younger man, uncovering a path of tragedy and betrayal from those closest to her.
The tale tells of secretive desires and hidden passions which explode when Nandi (Kgomotso Christopher) spends a life-altering weekend away from her husband, Leonard (Thapelo Mokoena) and discovers how far she is willing to go to release her inhibitions.
She meets alluring tempter Jacob (Prince Grootboom), who ignites her deepest passions, causing her to question the truth about those close to her as past lies and secrets slowly creep to the surface.
Very quickly, tragedy ensues and Nandi's world crumbles around her.
What follows is the unraveling of hidden intentions, which sets off a chain reaction with powerful results.
Tangled into this web of intrigue and betrayal are Nandi's best friend Brenda (Lunathi Mampofu); the mysterious stranger Jacob (Prince Grootboom); Vuyo (Nat Ramabulana), a private investigator and Leonard's brother who is on a quest for redemption; and Zinhle (Ngele Ramulondi) and Laura (Frances Sholto-Douglas), who are both figuring out the dynamics of their friendship.
Fatal Seduction is based on the Mexican drama series Dark Desire created by Leticia López Margalli and is produced locally by Ochre Moving Pictures with executive producers Robbie Thorpe, Stan Joseph and Lodi Matsetela.
The producers are Irfaan Fredericks, Johnny Mabeba and Ilse van Hemert.
The directors are Catherine Stewart and Johnny Barbuzano and the series is written by Steven Pillemer, Dami Elebe and Sydney Dire.
The original score is by Joel Assaizky.
Broadcast Notes
The first season, consisting of 14 episodes, was split into two volumes of seven episodes each. The first volume dropped on 7 July, 2023; the second on 4 August, 2023.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Kgomotso Christopher ... Nandi Mahlati
Nat Ramabulana ... Vuyo Mahlati
Thapelo Mokoena ... Leonard Mahlati
Prince Grootboom ... Jacob Tau
Ngele Ramulondi ... Zinhle Mahlati
Lunathi Mampofu ... Brenda Grootboom
Frances Sholto-Douglas ... Laura Goldman
Recurring / Guests
Rizelle Januk ... Ameera Naidoo
Reece Poole ... Slimey Capetonian
Marquina Ndimande ... Brenda's Housekeeper
Hennie Bosman ... Martial Arts Instructor
KDOLLAHZ ... Yacht Party DJ
Ipeleng Mokoka ... Nancy
Lusanda Maqoqa ... Tshoki
Tazzy Smith ... Rain
Zoya Pon ... Zinhle's Friend
Liza Scholtz ... Roxanne Adams
Keenan Arrison ... Charlie Chase
Esihle Mkosana ... Pathologist
Keneiloe Moletsane ... Young Zinhle
Khanya Kerwath ... Young Lucinda
Siyabulela Sikawuti ... Warden
Mbulelo Grootboom ... Benjamin Jiba
Faniswa Yisa ... Older Lucinda
Kira Wilkinson ... Hospice Nurse
Odwa Gwanya ... Young Jacob
Anzio September ... Rajesh
Mvelo Matiwane ... Baby Jacob
Christian Bopape ... Baby Jacob
Kim Jones ... Female Detective
Roger Langdon ... Cop 1
Shaun Gabriël Smith ... Thabo
Qhayiya Vikilahle ... Busi Vilakazi
Margaret Njonga ... Eunice
Ghia Koch-Human ... Doctor Gaynor
Nunu Khumalo ... Precious (as Nqobile Khumalo)
Xola Honono ... Inkabi
Nobuhle Njova ... Cop 2
Asanda Rilityana ... Cheryl
Megan Alexander ... News Reporter
Alan Glass ... Judge
Warren Masemola ... Minister Vilakazi (as Warren Masemollo)
Pierre Malherbe ... NPA Lawyer