Schedule alert!
Showmax thriller miniseries Red Ink premieres on Mzansi Magic on Monday 16 March 2026 at 21h00, replacing Soft Life which ends this Friday, 11th.
Red Ink follows publicist and ex-journalist Lucy Khambule who receives an unexpected call from a convicted serial killer, leading her life to take a dramatic turn.
Nunu Khumalo stars as Lucy and iThonga's Bonko Khoza plays serial killer Napoleon "The Butcher" Dingiswayo.
You'll find details on the scenario, production credits and character descriptions here:
TVSA Red Ink Show Page.
There are eight eps in total and it airs Mondays to Thursdays.
These are the teasers:
Monday 16 March 2026
Episode 1
Thirteen Years Later
Lucy Khambule is having a crisis. Her husband is cheating, and she is dissatisfied with her work. Just as she decides to take control of her life, she gets a call from a convicted serial killer.
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Episode 2
The Butcher's Chronicles
Lucy comes face to face with Dingiswayo and discovers his offer for her to write a book on him comes with conditions. Meanwhile, Napoleon has a target on his back.
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Episode 3
Burning Questions
Devastated by her discovery, Lucy turns to an old friend for help. Meanwhile, Napoleon is trying to stay alive in Gen Pop. Lucy gets a strange call from Napoleon.
Thursday 19 March 2026
Episode 4
Seeing Double
Lucy fends off an intruder and reports the incident to the police. She then gets an offer from Patricia’s family. Later, at KK’s party, Lucy comes face to face with a shocking reveal.
Monday 23 March 2026
Episode 5
You Lie With Dogs You Get Fleas
Fundi is worried about Lucy looking for Sifiso. When she cannot let go of her investigation of Napoleon and Sifiso, Lucy visits their childhood roots.
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Episode 6
Hope Eternal
Kagiso makes a worrying discovery about KK, and Lucy tries to warn Fundi. Lucy seeks answers from Sifiso about a murder, uncovering another shocking revelation.
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Episode 7
What's in the Box?
Lucy and Kagiso's efforts to expose a powerful politician’s link to Napoleon put Lucy’s life in danger. She gets a critical clue from Napoleon, but their investigation takes a violent turn.
Thursday 26 March 2026
Episode 8
Till We Meet Again
Series finale!
Lucy learns the shocking news about Napoleon, evoking complex emotions. Morapedi investigates while Lucy helps Kagiso recover. Unknown to them all, there is grave danger coming for Lucy.
A broadcast of Mzansi Wethu's
Homecoming replaces Red Ink once it ends - airs in double bills.
Red Ink airs on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Thursdays at 21h00.