First look at GO! a high-octane young adult series coming to Netflix

Netflix dropped a teaser for the new, enthralling young-adult drama series, GO! premiering on the service on 21 March 2025. Set in the vibrant, gritty streets of Johannesburg, juxtaposed with historic private school halls, Siya ‘Bolt’ Gumede (Thandolwethu Zondi) is faced with an impossible choice: cling to the only life he’s ever known, or take a chance to redefine his destiny and his family’s futures forever.

When Bolt receives a coveted running scholarship to the esteemed St. Judes private school, he’s resolute on seizing the opportunity. However, a fateful evening spent with his loyal best friend, Mandla (Wonder Ndlovu), and his loving girlfriend, Nthabi (Shalate Sekhabi), takes an unexpected turn that alters the course of his life.

(From left): Kgabang Shalate Sekhabi as Nthabi and Thandolwethu Zondi as Siya Bolt in Go!

While navigating unexpected, challenging waters, Bolt also deals with the pressures of his new teammates, Sizwe (Ntobeko Sishi), RJ (Daanyaal Ally) and Ade, (Aidia De Meyer) while thoughtfully navigating his relationship with his sick mother (Dawn Thandeka King) and up-to-no-good brother, Shuffle (Wiseman Mncube).

Will Bolt crumble under the weight of his new reality, or will he rise above, confronting the demons of his past along the way?

See first look images for GO!