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]
Savage Beauty | |
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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 | 6 |
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Producers |
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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 |
Plot
editThe series revolves around Bhengu Beauty, a South African global beauty empire and Zinhle Manzini, the face of the brand, who surreptiously 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
editMain
edit- 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
edit- 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
editSeason 1 (2022)
editNo. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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1 | Episode 1 | Denny Miller & Rea Rangaka | Lebogang Mogashoa | 12 May 2022 |
2 | Episode 2 | Denny Miller & Rea Rangaka | Neo Sibiya | 12 May 2022 |
3 | Episode 3 | Thati Pele & Rea Rangaka | Nelisa Ngcobo | 12 May 2022 |
4 | Episode 4 | Thati Pele & Rea Rangaka | Nelisa Ngcobo | 12 May 2022 |
5 | Episode 5 | Rea Rangaka | Neo Sibiya | 12 May 2022 |
6 | Episode 6 | Rea Rangaka | Lebogang Mogashoa | 12 May 2022 |
References
edit- ^ "Savage Beauty… watch with caution". TheCable. 2022-06-03. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ "Watch Savage Beauty | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ "Savage Beauty season 1 review - a revenge drama hard to put down". Ready Steady Cut. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ Koiki, Abigail (2024-06-25). "Jesse Suntele Talks Character Growth and Expectations For Season 2 of "Savage Beauty"". ShockNG. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Netflix Releases Explosive Trailer for Season Two of 'Savage Beauty' - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ 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 2022-07-18.
- ^ Aleem, Aqsa (2022-05-16). "Review: Savage Beauty (Season 1), on Netflix". High On Films. Retrieved 2022-07-18.