Squid Game 3
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: K-Drama, Thriller, Horror
Final season!
The third and final season of Squid Game follows Gi-hun after losing his best friend in the game and being driven to utter despair by The Front Man, who was hiding his true identity to infiltrate the game.
Gi-hun persists with his goal to put an end to the game, while the Front Man continues onto his next move and the surviving players' choices will lead to graver consequences with each round.
The world eagerly awaits to see the grand finale, which promises to bring the epic story to its deserved closure.
Can we hope for humanity in the cruelest of realities? The final answer is revealed.
Toxic
Channel: Investigation Discovery (DStv 171 / StarSat 223)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
Hosted by Elizabeth Chambers, this six-part series follows Chambers as she draws from her experience and background as an investigative journalist to delve into the dark and twisted side of relationships.
Through conversations with survivors from across the US, Chambers brings viewers into the raw and real stories of those affected by destructive relationship dynamics, showcasing the lasting trauma and tragedy that can result from unhealthy relationships.
Over the course of the season, Toxic will feature Chambers as she explores different cases from across the country involving toxic relationships that are mired in violence, manipulation, and deceit.
With each case, Chambers meets with survivors, as well as family members and loved ones of victims, to amplify their stories and work to find some semblance of closure or justice as they work through their own healing journeys.
In the series premiere, "Sleeping with a Stranger": Chambers speaks with Kelly Sutliff, her friends and her family to unpack how Kelly's whirlwind romance with her ex-husband went from a fairytale to a nightmare - that still haunts her.
Smoke
Channel: Apple TV+
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Inspired by true events, Smoke follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
When an arson investigator begrudgingly teams up with a police detective, their race to stop two arsonists ignites a twisted game of secrets and suspicions.
Starring Taron Egerton as arson investigator Dave Gudsen and Jurnee Smollett as police detective Michelle Calderone, Smoke also features Rafe Spall, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Hannah Emily Anderson, Anna Chlumsky, Adina Porter, Greg Kinnear and John Leguizamo.
Jay & Pamela
Channel: TLC Entertainment (DStv 135)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
Reality series following a couple who also happen to share the same rare brittle bone disorder.
Their lives are full of unique and difficult physical challenges, but their enduring enthusiasm is contagious.
With plans to marry and a goal to live more independently, Jay and Pamela navigate the world in their motorized wheelchairs, determined to build the life of their dreams together.
At 3 feet and four inches tall (although Pamela insists she's a bit taller than Jay), Jay and Pamela's journey is a testament to resilience.
Both born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 3 (OI), a condition that causes fragile bones, doctors once predicted they wouldn't live past five, or even one.
Yet, at 28 and 30, they've defied the odds, even though they've had over 200 bone fractures throughout their lives.
Jay and Pamela met online, bonded over their shared experiences, fell in love, and eventually, Pamela moved across state lines to come live with Jay and his supportive parents, Raphael and Rene.
Although they have a finished basement apartment in the family home, the couple crave more privacy and independence.
They yearn to one day move out of the basement and into their own place - but disagree on where that should be.
Jay is happy to stay in the suburbs, whereas Pamela, restless after years in the basement, would love to be in the city.
But finding any place that meets their needs as disabled power chair users proves to be harder than expected.
Raphael's tough-love approach prepares them for the challenges of independence, while Rene, a maternal figure, has become like a second mother to Pamela, who is estranged from her own family.
Pamela misses her parents and siblings, who live over 700 miles away, and she hopes more than anything that they will be there on her wedding day.
Despite immense challenges, Jay and Pamela do not let their condition hold them back and always live their lives to the absolute fullest.
During the season you will not only follow their whirlwind wedding planning journey but also see their many adventures with their beloved fur baby - an adorable dog named Cheddar.
With an inspiring love story that is truly one in a million, Jay and Pamela are a power couple proving that although their bones are brittle, their bond is unbreakable.
Fantastic Friends 2
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Docu-Reality, Travel
This series sees actors and twin brothers James and Oliver Phelps travel the globe to meet spellbinding guests, explore enchanting cities and take on phenomenal challenges, while managing all kinds of mischief along the way.
During their adventures this time, the pair explore enchanting Melbourne with Corey Mylchreest, and embark on a daring road trip to Lake Como.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Belize": James and Oliver track down Alfie Enoch on a hike through the lush jungles of Belize.
Truthseekers 2
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 19h25
Genre: Documentary Series, History
Throughout history certain civilizations, events and objects have fascinated and inspired us to dig deeper, climb higher and go further on our endless quest to be the first to finally uncover the truth.
In this series we look at some of the most iconic and enduring mysteries the world has known.
We go back to the beginning to see how myths passed down through time have become some of the greatest modern mysteries.
If we've learned anything, it's that where there is mystery there will always be 'Truthseekers', people that will stop at nothing to uncover the truth behind myths and legends.
Season 2 dives into enduring mysteries, including the fall of the Roman Empire, Tutankhamun's tomb, the fall of the Inca Empire and the 10 Plagues of Egypt.
It also uncovers the secrets surrounding Mary Magdalene, exploring the truths behind these powerful and elusive stories from history.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Mary Magdalene": Investigate one of the Bible's most enigmatic and controversial figures.
Revisit the debate over Mary Magdalene's role, learn why she has been described as everything from a prostitute to a mystic and hunt for clues to her real identity.
Family Feud South Africa
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Game Show, Comedy
South African version of the American game show hosted by Steve Harvey, who also hosts the local version.
Against the backdrop of a game show, Family Feud is really a family comedy with funnyman Steve Harvey embarking on a journey to learn about South Africa and its people, while two families compete to name the most popular responses to survey questions related to the country.
The family that gains the most points walks away with the prize money.
There will also be celebrity-driven episodes that include actors from two of e.tv's local flagship soapies, Scandal! and Rhythm City.
This is the first international version of the show hosted by Steve Harvey.