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The Polygamist

The Polygamist

8.9·2026·1 seasons · 22 episodes·Series
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Synopsis

Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.

Episodes

Season 1
Episode 1Beyond 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 2As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.Episode 3Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.Episode 4Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.Episode 5Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.Episode 6News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.Episode 7After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.Episode 8To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).Episode 9Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.Episode 10A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.Episode 11Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.Episode 12The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.Episode 13Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.Episode 14Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.Episode 15Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.Episode 16The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.Episode 17Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.Episode 18Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.Episode 19After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.Episode 20Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.Episode 21Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.Episode 22Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.
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