There’s so much to watch on TV right now and it’s easy to get lost in all the quality programming available on DStv. To help with decision fatigue, DStv has put together a handy guide to help find your new favourite show or movie.
The Single Wives SA
If you liked Real Housewives of New York/ Atlanta/ Beverly Hills - try The Single Wives SA
Thursdays on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at
18h00
Can you ever have enough drama in your
life? Of course not. For those of you who have been looking for a new reality
series with a local edge, look no further than The Single Wives SA. Get ready to join six previously-married women
who are ready to find love again. Fortunately, they will have the help of
diverse experts: transformational coach
Justin Cohen and leadership maven Mapaseka Mokwele. An amazing and emotional
thrill ride, this show will add some spice to your weekly viewing.
If you liked Killing Eve - try Inconceivable
Thursdays on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at
20h00
After the back-to-back season of Killing
Eve, you may find yourself craving a female-driven drama that keeps you on the
edge of your seat. Luckily, here is just the show for you - and it just happens
to be local too! Friends since high school, the nature of Rachel and Marieke’s
relationship is evolving as they struggle with balancing career, relationships
and infertility in their mid-thirties. As competitiveness to succeed in all
aspects consumes them, it takes a toll on their dynamic. For anyone who has
experienced the ebb and flow of drama that comes from being part of a close
circle of friends, this show will be a stern reminder to keep your friends
close and your enemies closer.
If you liked Escape from Pretoria – try Human
Capital
September 5 on TNT (DStv Channel 137) at
20h00
All the TNT Original Movies have been a
star-studded thrill ride. But if you loved seeing Daniel Radcliffe’s incredible
performance last month, then Human
Capital will make your head spin. Two families are about to become
intricately intertwined after a tragic accident. With heavy hitters like Marisa
Tomei (What Women Want), Live
Schreiber (Ray Donovan), Peter
Sarsgaard (Blue Jasmine) and Maya
Hawke (Stranger Things), this
gripping mystery is elevated by the cast’s commitment to authentic
storytelling.
If you liked Lockdown - try Loving Thokoza
September 6 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel
161) at 20h00
Directed by Lockdown creator, Mandla N,
this feature film (Mandla’s first) does not disappoint. Shot in just nine days,
this story about the complicated educational system and the changes schools
experienced just before South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994 will
leave you speechless. A teacher dreaming of a job in a Model-C school
reluctantly takes a job in a government school. When she tries to set up a
debating society, she discovers the value of freedom of speech.
Darcey & Stacey Season 1
If you like Geordie Shore – then try Darcey
& Stacey Season 1
September 10 on TLC (DStv Channel 135) at
21h00
If you’re invested in the world of Geordie
Shore, then your thirst for fresh new drama is about to be quenched. It’s hard
to forget Darcey and Stacey Silva – twins who are so in sync, they ended up
signing divorce papers on the very same day. They are now ready to look for
love again, but with the same taste in men, will there be more drama to come?
The Good Place
If you liked Brooklyn Nine-Nine – try The Good Place
September 4 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at
22h00
For anyone who loves smart comedy, they
know that Michael Schur (The Office,
Parks and Rec) is a creative genius. Although The Good Place is his shortest running show, it is not for a lack
of awesome entertainment. The concept was always going to be a limited season
creation. Get to know four humans – Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason – who find
themselves in the afterlife. As they learn to navigate their heavenly paths,
they realise that some of the people are not supposed to be there. Funny and
charming, you will enjoy watching this over and over again.
The Substitute
If you liked Playing with Fire – try The
Substitute
September 5 on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel
305) at 19h20
If you’re looking for some feel-good family
content – then this show will give you the weekly dose of comedy and substance
you didn’t know you needed. Celebs go undercover as substitute teachers to
surprise unsuspecting students. Using a team of special effects artists, stars
like John Cena tackles the daunting world of high school. To make this prank
even better, each star will also surprise the school with a $25 000 donation.
If you liked Battle for the Pride – then try Animal
Instincts: Lions – Power of the Pride
September 9 on Curiosity Channel (DStv
Channel 185) at 20h00
It’s not just a battle for survival against
Mother Nature. We finally get a show that looks at lions as they thrive in
their true paradise of East Africa. You will get an unusual view of these
socially-dependant animals in their element. From cubs learning to trust
instincts to power-struggles within each group, this show is awe-inspiring.
Line of Duty
September 6 on M-Net (DStv 101) at 20h05
Action and adventure await in this crime
thriller. Hunky Aaron Eckhart (The Dark
Knight) plays a disgraced policeman looking for a way to redeem himself
after a series of mishaps. When the police chief’s daughter is abducted, he
decides to go rogue and save her. When his actions catch the attention of a
live-streaming news channel, he decides to get help from the journalist
covering the story.
Red Joan
September 7 on Showmax
Inspired by the life of Melita Norwood, a
British civil servant and KGB spy, this story of Joan Smith is told in two
timelines. Seven-time Academy Award nominee, Dame Judy Dench plays Smith in her
older years as she is questioned by the Special Branch for her role in sharing
information with the USSR. Sophie Cookson (The
Golden Circle) plays the young Smith, who becomes involved with radical
politics and believes her betrayal will ‘level the playing field’ and maintain
peace.
Our Girl Season 4
September 10 on BBC Brit (DStv 120) at 20h00
This British series has had its fair share
of drama on and off the screen. In its final season, fans can enjoy the drama
of life in the military for Lance Corporal Georgie Lane. Despite her offer to
continue training in the UK, Georgie feels compelled to return to Afghanistan
to support new recruits – who each have interesting reasons for enlisting.
Y’ Africa
September 4 on Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
at 19h00
Take a dive into the beautiful, diverse
culture of Africa in this brand-new series. Enjoy seeing the creative process
of three artists as they share influences from their hometown, the journey to
finding their disciplines and the meaning behind each piece. This blend of
countries and creativity should leave you mesmerised.
Surviving Jeffrey Epstein
September 7 on Lifetime (DStv 131) at 20h05
A dark miniseries, this documentary tells
the story of sex offender and celebrity pal, Jeffrey Epstein. He was able to
cover up his dirty deeds using his incredible connections and large fortune.
When survivors started to come forward about the abuse they experienced as
underage teens, their stories led to his arrest. After his mysterious death in
prison that was ruled a suicide, many questions were still left unanswered.
Eight women bravely share their stories to reveal just how deep inside the
entertainment industry paedophilia runs.
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