The Beast in Me
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self.
But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance.
At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth - chasing his demons while fleeing her own - in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.
Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure
Channel: BBC Lifestyle (DStv 174)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Travel, Documentary Series
Ab Fab legend Joanna Lumley sets off on her most epic voyage yet, a journey through the world's greatest spice continents in this exotic travel documentary.
Embarking on a 10,000-mile trek through Indonesia, Zanzibar, India and Madagascar, Joanna explores the centuries-old spice trade, discovering the rich tapestry of flavors and cultures which have shaped our world.
Lumley takes an intrepid 15,000-mile voyage from the remote Banda Islands in Indonesia to the stunning natural landscapes of Jordan in the Middle East, revealing the story of how West met East and how the battle to control the cultivation and sale of spices dictated the course of history for centuries.
Following in the footsteps of pharaohs, crusaders, explorers and kings - and tasting spice-laden dishes along the way - Lumley traces an ancient route that crosses two continents and the Indian Ocean, taking in remote islands, jungles, mountains and the arid plains of the Middle East where she ends her journey.
In the series premiere, "Indonesia": Joanna's voyage begins on the Banda Islands, a remote destination that was once the only place where nutmeg grew.
She discovers the island once attracted A-list celebrities such as Mick Jagger, but also possesses a dark, hidden history.
Strangest Things 3
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Documentary Series, History, Technology
Hidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms around the world are the most remarkable and mysterious objects on Earth, and using the latest research and technology, experts investigate these incredible artifacts to uncover their secrets.
Using the latest in 3D imaging, this series examines these artifacts in precise detail to uncover their unbelievable, ancient and truly bizarre secrets.
In the Season 3 premiere, "Tutankhamun's Mask?, Terror Balloon, Witch Bottle": Are tiny marks on Tutankhamun's mask the erased hieroglyphics which reveal the name of the person it was originally made for?
Was North America actually bombed in a WW2 terror campaign by incendiary balloons?
Does an innocuous clay bottle found buried in East London really contain a defence against the dark arts?
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 3
Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
The scandalous world of a group of Mormon mom influencers implodes when they get caught in the midst of a swinging sex scandal that makes international headlines.
Now, their sisterhood is shook to its core. Faith and reputations are all on the line.
Friendships threaten to unravel as secrets, lies and allegations explode.
In a battle for the soul of #MomTok, will betrayal shatter the sisterhood, or will the truth set them free?
Now #Momtok is back, but damaging revelations and allegations threaten its future.
The members face a crisis of friendship as loyalties shift, trust is tested and the lines between fact and fiction blur.
When the pursuit of the truth calls character into question, a war over morality begins and a clash between #Momtok and #Dadtok erupts.
With their sisterhood and everything they've built hanging in the balance, can the women find a path forward to salvation?
Or will their collective sins destroy #Momtok for good?
Death by Fame
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 22h30
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
Uncovering the sinister side of fame and celebrity as investigators reveal the shocking true stories behind the rise, fall, and murder of some of Hollywood's most promising stars.
While mythologised as a golden land of opportunity for aspiring stars of all backgrounds, unfortunately, some of the most tragic crimes in entertainment history start and end in Hollywood.
Episodes explore the cold-blooded murder of The Voice sensation and rising star, Christina Grimmie, whose YouTube channel attracted a stalker with sinister motivations.
It also tells the story of Macedonian model Adea Shabani who arrives in Los Angeles with big dreams then mysteriously goes missing.
Also, actor Lloyd Avery II found overnight success after starring in Boyz N the Hood, but then went on the run in a bizarre portrayal of life imitating art.
In the series premiere, "Celebrity Sexpert": ID recounts the heartbreaking death of Drew Carey's ex-fiancé and renowned Hollywood sex therapist, Dr. Amie Harwick, who was found murdered the day after Valentine's Day.
Police are left to investigate who might be capable of such a deadly act.
Silent Witness 22
Channel: S3
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Drama, Police Procedural
Emilia Fox, Richard Lintern, David Caves and Liz Carr return as the dynamic Lyell unit, for five new topical, thrilling two-part contemporary stories set against the familiar landscapes of London.
Two Spirits (Episodes 1 and 2)
When a trans man is murdered and a trans activist is kidnapped, the cases are deemed to be linked.
But when the DCI releases a suspect prematurely and incriminating evidence comes to light, he tries to blame the Lyell for the oversight.
Thomas bears the brunt of the pressure as he volunteers to take the fall - and focuses the team on the search for the perpetrator.
Lift Up Your Hearts (Episodes 3 and 4)
After a teenage boy dies in a meth lab explosion, his inspirational head-teacher, Noah Taylor, resolves to confront the drug dealers preying on his community.
Dangerous batches of new drugs are hitting the streets and its down to Nikki, Jack, Clarissa and Thomas to deal with the consequent rise in overdoses.
When tragedy strikes at the heart of the Taylor family, it puts Noah on a collision course with the criminals behind the drugs.
To Brighton, To Brighton (Episodes 5 and 6)
A collection of dismembered body parts, covered in intricate Japanese tattoos, have been found in a Brighton waste dump.
The team are called in to painstakingly piece them together and they search for clues to lead them to the killer.
Outside of the lab, Nikki has some news she desperately wants to share with Matt.
Deathmaker (Episodes 7 and 8)
A car-bomb attack in a quiet suburban street brings back unwelcome memories for Jack, when evidence points to the involvement of a Northern Irish terror group, long thought inactive.
As the family of the victim seek their own form of justice, Jack calls an old friend to help them find those responsible and stop the act of revenge from escalating.
The Ties That Bind (Episodes 9 and 10)
Nikki is humiliated in court when a brutal cross-examination suggests she made a grievous error.
As she looks back at past cases and battles with self-doubt, Nikki struggles to trust her own instincts when she disagrees with Thomas over a cause of death.
When another case is marred by apparent contamination of evidence, the team start to question if the problem lies elsewhere.