Barry Vuzu (DStv 116)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Dark Comedy
A depressed, low-rent hitman from the Midwest falls in love with acting while on a job in LA. Barry's handler hires him out to the violent Chechen mob in Los Angeles, led by Goran Pazar and his right-hand man, Noho Hank. Barry's target: an aspiring actor who is having an affair with Pazar's wife.
Barry follows his "mark" into an acting class taught by beloved teacher/guru Gene Cousineau and is instantly drawn to the group of students, particularly Sally. Although he wants to start a new life in this community of eager hopefuls, Barry's criminal past won't let him walk away.
Can he find a way to balance the two worlds?
Chicago P.D. 5
Channel: M-Net City (DStv 115)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Police Procedural, Drama
In the Season 5 premiere, "Reform": When a young bystander is shot during a difficult operation, the top brass question Halstead's involvement.
The district is in a state of change. Lindsay has moved to New York and the CPD is under scrutiny about the corrupt nature of its institution.
Under the watchful eye of the city, the team attempts to bust a gun deal that quickly turns dicey when innocent civilians and children get involved.
TVSA Show Page: Chicago P.D. 5
Numb3rs 2
Channel: FOX (DStv 125 / StarSat 131)
TX Time: 19h55
Genre: Police Procedural, Drama
When a judge's wife is shot and killed, Don and his team look into the judge's cases to determine if one of his verdicts led to the murder.
Using the judge's past rulings and Megan's expertise in profiling, Charlie creates a mathematical theory to identify the two most probable suspects from the case files.
However, when the team discovers a link between the 2 suspects, the investigation goes in an unexpected direction.
TVSA Show Page: Numb3rs 2
Alone 5
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 21h10
Genre: Reality, Nature
Ten returning participants attempt redemption in Mongolia, a frigid and remote region at the edge of Siberia.
They will be put to the ultimate test of will and human endurance, surviving as long as they can, completely isolated and alone, with nothing but the contents of a small backpack.
Each individual must create their own shelters, hunt food from the land, overcome the harsh foreign terrain, bitter cold, and contend with a host of deadly predators. They will truly be on their own. No camera crew. No gimmicks. Last one standing wins.
My Amazing Brain
My Amazing Brain
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 21h30
Genre: Documentary
Horizon follows the incredible story of Richard Gray and his remarkable recovery from a life-changing stroke.
Recorded by his documentary film-maker wife Fiona, this programme provides rare footage of the hard work that goes into post-stroke rehabilitation.
Though the original outlook was bleak, occasionally, small glimmers of hope emerged. Fiona films the moment Richard moves his fingers for the first time, as well as documenting his struggle of learning how to walk again.