Why The Polygamist is so much more than trash TV and a guilty pleasure streaming hit
The South African Netflix drama 'The Polygamist' has become a global streaming success, breaking viewership records and transcending cultural barriers. The show is praised for its nuanced exploration of tradition and modernity within the African middle class.
A catfight … Jonasi creates bespoke worlds of attention for his women. Photograph: Netflix A catfight … Jonasi creates bespoke worlds of attention for his women. Photograph: Netflix The Long Wave Television Why The Polygamist is so much more than trash TV and a guilty pleasure streaming hit Deemed Africa’s first Netflix success, the show’s appeal is rooted in a universal story: what people tolerate for love and money
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