What begins as the story of one man's ambition, infidelity and secret relationships soon becomes a much bigger story about the women and family members caught in the fallout. At the centre of it all is Joyce Gomora, Jonasi's wife of more than 20 years, who has built a picture-perfect life and public image around her marriage. When the truth about her husband's relationships begins to surface, Joyce is forced to confront the reality behind the life she has spent years protecting.

As Jonasi's world becomes increasingly complicated, the women in his life including Joyce, Matipa and Essie find themselves connected by a man whose choices have consequences far beyond his own relationships. Their stories bring questions of love, loyalty, betrayal, jealousy, family and survival to the heart of the drama. The series also follows Jonasi's children, Mpume and Menzi, as they deal with the impact of their father's choices and the growing conflict inside the Gomora family. As secrets continue to emerge, relationships are tested and the family's carefully maintained image begins to fall apart.

Adapted for Netflix by an acclaimed South African creative team and produced by Stained Glass Productions, The Polygamist brings Sue Nyathi's story to the screen with a distinctly South African setting and an ensemble cast led by Gugu Gumede as Joyce Gomora and S'dumo Mtshali as Jonasi Gomora.

The drama explores what happens when power, wealth and desire collide with family, and whether the people hurt by Jonasi's choices can find a way forward after years of deception. Across its 22 episodes, The Polygamist S1 moves between romance, family conflict, betrayal, ambition and revenge, building towards the consequences of one man's relentless pursuit of what he wants.

This TV Mzansi guide brings together everything you need to know about The Polygamist, including the cast, characters, storyline, episodes, production details and where to watch the South African supernovela on Netflix.