Savage Beauty (TV series)
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| Created by | Lebogang Mogashoa |
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| Music by | Kyle Shepherd |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
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| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Cinematography | Tom Marais |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 43–54 minutes |
| Production company | Quizzical Pictures |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 12 May 2022 – present |
Savage Beauty is a South African drama television series that was released on 12 May 2022 on Netflix.[1] The series was written by Lebogang Mogashoa. It centers on a mysterious woman who, as part of a plan to exact revenge for her tragic past, enmeshes herself in a family that controls a global beauty empire while hiding some dark secrets.[2][3] Season 1 amassed 10,630,000 viewing hours within its first week and ranked among Netflix's Top 10 TV shows in 13 countries in that same period.[4] Season 2 was released on June 28, 2024.[5]
Plot
The series revolves around Bhengu Beauty, a South African global beauty empire and Zinhle Manzini, the face of the brand, who surreptitiously plots her revenge against the Bhengu family.[6] The public is unaware that Don and Grace Bhengu's lucrative beauty business was founded on the immoral practice of testing a skin-lightening product on children. That is, until one of two survivors, Zinhle, appears 15 years later with a plan to expose them and ruin their empire.[7]
Cast
Main
- Rosemary Zimu as Zinhle Manzini
- Dumisani Mbebe as Don Bhengu
- Nthati Moshesh as Grace Bhengu
- Angela Sithole as Thando Bhengu
- Jesse Suntele as Phila Bhengu
- Nambitha Ben-Mazwi as Linda Bhengu
- Oros Mampofu as Ndu Bhengu
- Mpho Sebeng as Bonga
Recurring
- Vaughn Lucas as Peter
- John Ncamane as Kolobe
- Tina Redman as Zandi
- Nandi Mbatha as Ruby
- Didintle Khunou as Vee
- Thami Ngoma as Regina
- Khutjo Green as Chief Nurse
- Slindile Nodangala as Gogo Simphiwe
- Bridget Masinga as Bhengu PR Person
- Eve Rasimeni as Nurse Noni
- Vele Manenje as Makhosi Mnisi
- Mnatha Vika as Doctor
Episodes
Season 1 (2022)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | 1 | Episode 1 | Denny Miller & Rea Rangaka | Lebogang Mogashoa | 12 May 2022 |
| 2 | 2 | Episode 2 | Denny Miller & Rea Rangaka | Neo Sibiya | 12 May 2022 |
| 3 | 3 | Episode 3 | Thati Pele & Rea Rangaka | Nelisa Ngcobo | 12 May 2022 |
| 4 | 4 | Episode 4 | Thati Pele & Rea Rangaka | Nelisa Ngcobo | 12 May 2022 |
| 5 | 5 | Episode 5 | Rea Rangaka | Neo Sibiya | 12 May 2022 |
| 6 | 6 | Episode 6 | Rea Rangaka | Lebogang Mogashoa | 12 May 2022 |
Season 2 (2024)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 7 | 1 | Episode 1 | Rea Rangaka | Lebogang Mogashoa | 28 June 2024 |
| 8 | 2 | Episode 2 | Rea Rangaka | Lebogang Mogashoa | 28 June 2024 |
| 9 | 3 | Episode 3 | Matshepo Maja | Nelisa Ngcobo | 28 June 2024 |
| 10 | 4 | Episode 4 | Harold Holscher | Christa Biyela | 28 June 2024 |
| 11 | 5 | Episode 5 | Harold Holscher | Nelisa Ngcobo | 28 June 2024 |
| 12 | 6 | Episode 6 | Rea Rangaka | Lebogang Mogashoa | 28 June 2024 |
References
- ^ "Savage Beauty… watch with caution". TheCable. June 3, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "Watch Savage Beauty | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "Savage Beauty season 1 review - a revenge drama hard to put down". Ready Steady Cut. May 12, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ Koiki, Abigail (June 25, 2024). "Jesse Suntele Talks Character Growth and Expectations For Season 2 of "Savage Beauty"". ShockNG. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Netflix Releases Explosive Trailer for Season Two of 'Savage Beauty' - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Nwanji, Ngozi. "How Netflix's South African Drama Series 'Savage Beauty' Takes On Skin Bleaching And Colorism: 'You Don't Actually Know The Repercussions'". Shadow and Act. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ Aleem, Aqsa (May 16, 2022). "Review: Savage Beauty (Season 1), on Netflix". High On Films. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
