How to Ruin Christmas is a South African comedy television series produced by Burnt Onion Productions for Netflix. Comprising an ensemble cast led by Busi Lurayi, each season centres around the Christmas gatherings of a newly-wedded couple and their respective families, as they navigate their own inner turmoils in the midst of the pending event.[1][2]
| How to Ruin Christmas | |
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| Genre | Comedy |
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| Country of origin | South Africa |
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| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 10 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 42–53 minutes |
| Production company | Burnt Onion Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 16 December 2020 – present |
Since its premiere, the series has garnered critical acclaim and has received numerous accolades.[3]
Cast
edit- Busi Lurayi as Tumi Sello
- Thando Thabethe as Beauty Sello
- Yonda Thomas as Khaya Manqele
- Nambitha Ben-Mazwi as Refiloe
- Clementine Mosimane as Dineo Sello
- Sandile Mahlangu as Sbu Twala
- Motlatsi Mafatshe as Themba Twala
- Kagiso Rathebe as Terrence
- Lehlohonolo Saint Seseli as Vusi Twala
- Charmaine Mtinta as Valencia Twala
- Swankie Mafoko as Lydia Twala
- Lethabo Bereng as Cousin Bokang
- Desmond Dube as Uncle Shadrack
- Rami Chuene as Aunt Grace
- Keketso Semoko as Aunt Moipone
- Nandi Nyembe as Gogo Twala
- Dippy Padi as Thando
- Trevor Gumbi as Siya Twala
- T sumo Nkosi as Lulu
- Lindokuhle Modi as Nimrod
Episodes
edit| Season | Title | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | The Wedding | 3 | December 16, 2020 | ||
| 2 | The Funeral | 4 | December 10, 2021 | ||
| 3 | The Baby Shower | 3 | December 9, 2022 | ||
Season 1: The Wedding (2020)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "It's Not What It Looks Like" | Johnny Barbuzano | Lwazi Mvusi | December 16, 2020 | |
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A reluctant bridesmaid to the core, Tumi arrives the day before her sister's traditional wedding day and manages to upset almost everyone. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "I'll Handle This" | Johnny Barbuzano | Sunni Faba | December 16, 2020 | |
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To get back in her family's good graces, Tumi looks for the missing best man. Against their better judgement, Tumi and Beauty seek out a family member. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Can't a Girl Catch a Break" | Johnny Barbuzano | Salah Sabiti | December 16, 2020 | |
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Tumi shocks both families and devastates Beauty by letting slip a secret. But this time, after some soul searching, she decides to face the music. | ||||||
Season 2: The Funeral (2021)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 4 | 1 | "Here We Go Again" | Johnny Barbuzano | Lwazi Mvusi | December 10, 2021 | |
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Tumi returns home for another Christmas family holiday and, against her better judgment, agrees to take Gogo Twala out for some fun. | ||||||
| 5 | 2 | "Sorry for Your Loss" | Johnny Barbuzano | Sunni Faba | December 10, 2021 | |
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Once again, Tumi seems to have ruined the holiday. Later, she learns some very surprising things about Gogo Twala. Vusi deals with money issues. | ||||||
| 6 | 3 | "Where's Tumi?" | Johnny Barbuzano | Lwazi Mvusi | December 10, 2021 | |
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Back at the Lekhekhe Club, Tumi tries to drink her worries away. Siya wants a lavish funeral, but Vusi is determined to keep costs down. | ||||||
| 7 | 4 | "Happily Ever After" | Johnny Barbuzano | Salah Sabiti | December 10, 2021 | |
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Secrets are revealed when things finally come to a head with Bab'Mkhize and the rest of the family. Khaya makes his move. | ||||||
Season 3: The Baby Shower (2022)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 8 | 1 | "Where there's Smoke" | Johnny Barbuzano | Lwazi Mvusi | December 9, 2022 | |
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With Beauty and Sbu expecting their first child, tensions run high as the Sello and Twala families are forced to reunite for the shower. | ||||||
| 9 | 2 | "A Moth to the Flame" | Johnny Barbuzano | Salah Sabiti | December 9, 2022 | |
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After the baby shower ends in flames, the Sellos wind up at the Twala lodge for Christmas. Secrets swirl as everyone tries to hide their wrongdoings. | ||||||
| 10 | 3 | "Like House the Fire" | Johnny Barbuzano | Lwazi Mvusi | December 9, 2022 | |
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As various truths finally come to light, the Sellos and Twalas must put the past behind them and come together to help Beauty in her time of need. | ||||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "REVIEW - How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding". News24. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
- ^ "How ro Ruin Christmas: The Wedding Review". LetsOTT. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
- ^ "All the Safta 2022 winners".
https://decider.com/2021/12/10/how-to-ruin-christmas-the-funeral-netflix-review/
