Mzansi Magic's new Sunday night drama Critical But Stable premiered this past Sunday (26 July) at 20h00 for a 13-episode season.
You'll find the what's what and who's who here if you've missed it:
New on TV today: Sunday 26 July 2026
There are teasers available for it so we're jotting them down here... we'll more later in August:
Sunday 26 July 2026
Episode 1
The Plan
Duke and his jazz club friends face personal crises. To help Duke’s wife, they hatch a risky plan involving an insurance scam that could save them all - or destroy everything.
Sunday 2 August 2026
Episode 2
Consequences
Duke lies to Thabo’s son about his fake death. Mzwandile struggles with guilt, Soli sinks into debt, and Thabo adjusts to rural life, isolated and far from the chaos he left behind.
Sunday 9 August 2026
Episode 3
Good Vibrations
The payout brings relief, but not peace. Lerato’s secret is exposed, Soli still fails Moshidi, and Thabo longs for city life. Mantwa learns she’s not the insurance beneficiary.
Sunday 16 August 2026
Episode 4
Temptations
An investigator closes in. Thabo appears at a club event. Mzwandile explores his sexuality, Soli pursues Lerato, and Thabo makes a mistake that could unravel their plan.
Sunday 23 August 2026
Episode 5
Phoenix Rising
Duke’s restaurant dream begins, but Noma’s health worsens. The investigator digs deeper. Mzwandile’s therapy fails, Soli struggles at a family meeting, and Thabo grows desperate.
Sunday 30 August 2026
Episode 6
Boys Weekend
Angela investigates Soli. Duke, Soli, and Mzwandile visit Thabo. Mzwandile receives shocking news from his therapist, prompting Lerato to consider a life-changing decision.
Premiere episodes of Critical But Stable air on Mzansi magic on Sundays at 20h00.