Season 1 Episode 3
The Polygamist

Episodes

22 Episodes
Episode 1
Episode 1
Episode 1
26m

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 2
Episode 2
Episode 2
30m

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

Episode 3
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Episode 3
Episode 3
28m

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

Episode 4
Episode 4
Episode 4
28m

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

Episode 5
Episode 5
Episode 5
26m

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

Episode 6
Episode 6
Episode 6
26m

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

Episode 7
Episode 7
Episode 7
27m

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

Episode 8
Episode 8
Episode 8
27m

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

Episode 9
Episode 9
Episode 9
26m

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

Episode 10
Episode 10
Episode 10
27m

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

Episode 11
Episode 11
Episode 11
23m

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

Episode 12
Episode 12
Episode 12
25m

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

Episode 13
Episode 13
Episode 13
27m

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

Episode 14
Episode 14
Episode 14
28m

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

Episode 15
Episode 15
Episode 15
24m

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

Episode 16
Episode 16
Episode 16
24m

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

Episode 17
Episode 17
Episode 17
24m

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

Episode 18
Episode 18
Episode 18
25m

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

Episode 19
Episode 19
Episode 19
29m

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

Episode 20
Episode 20
Episode 20
24m

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

Episode 21
Episode 21
Episode 21
24m

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

Episode 22
Episode 22
Episode 22
24m

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

Storyline

The summer of love is officially underway as the islanders arrive at their beautiful beachside Villa; it doesn't take long for them to couple up, but when a surprise islander moves in, someone might go home before they have time to unpack.