The Polygamist

Episode 1Episode 1

26 min

Beyond the picture-perfect funeral tears and her immaculate influencer wife persona, Joyce leaves behind a past of rage and a marriage built on secrets.

Episode 2Episode 2

30 min

As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.

Episode 3Episode 3

28 min

Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.

Episode 4Episode 4

28 min

Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.

Episode 5Episode 5

26 min

Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.

Episode 6Episode 6

26 min

News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.

Episode 7Episode 7

27 min

After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.

Episode 8Episode 8

27 min

To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).

Episode 9Episode 9

26 min

Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.

Episode 10Episode 10

27 min

A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.

Episode 11Episode 11

23 min

Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.

Episode 12Episode 12

25 min

The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.

Episode 13Episode 13

27 min

Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.

Episode 14Episode 14

28 min

Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.

Episode 15Episode 15

24 min

Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.

Episode 16Episode 16

24 min

The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.

Episode 17Episode 17

24 min

Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.

Episode 18Episode 18

25 min

Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.

Episode 19Episode 19

29 min

After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.

Episode 20Episode 20

24 min

Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.

Episode 21Episode 21

24 min

Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.

Episode 22Episode 22

24 min

Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.