South African Shows: Blood Legacy on Netflix

A first look at Netflix’s new drama series Blood Legacy

August 28, 2024

Netflix has just recently announced Blood Legacy, a gripping new series set to premiere on 20 September 2024. This highly anticipated 20-episode series boasts a star-studded cast, promising viewers an unforgettable ride through a world of power, secrets, and intrigue.

The CEO of Spear Industries is found dead in the sugarcane fields of KwaZulu-Natal, sparking a fierce battle among his children for the control of the multibillion-rand corporation. This gripping new drama series, Blood Legacy, is set to debut exclusively on Netflix on 20 September 2024.

Mike Ndlangamandla as Siya, Xolile Tshabalala as Adesina and Buyile Mdladla as Mandla in Blood Legacy — (From left): Mike Ndlangamandla as Siya, Xolile Tshabalala as Adesina and Buyile Mdladla as Mandla

Siblings Khanyi Adesina (Xolile Tshabalala), Mandla Ndlovu (Buyile Mdladla), and Siya Ndlovu (Mike Ndlangamandla) are locked in a war that extends far beyond the boardroom: Legacies are on the line, and betrayal lurks at every turn. This high-stakes 20-episode drama plunges into a world where corruption, greed, and power collide, pushing the siblings to confront the limits of loyalty.

Connie Chiume and Mike Ndlangamandla in Blood Legacy — Connie Chiume and Mike Ndlangamandla

In one of her final acting appearances, the incomparable Connie Chiume delivers a powerful performance as the family matriarch. She shares the screen with industry royalty Treasure Nkosi and Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, alongside talented actors Pallance Dladla, Wiseman Zitha and Unathi Mkhize.

Blood Legacy is a remake of the Mexican series Monarcaand the latest offering from South African production powerhouse Gambit Films (the producers behind the successful series Blood and Water, Unseen).

When Khanyi Adesina returns home to Durban after years of estrangement, she finds her family and their business under threat. After her corrupt father is murdered for trying to go straight, she decides to stay and fight for control of the company in hopes of changing the family’s criminal legacy.