The Polygamist is a much-talked-about series about a philanderer who has shocked the world with his 112-cylinder engine libido. To keep up with the fanfare, I took time to catch up and see what all the fuss is about.
In its first few episodes, the telenovela shines. With its Spanish guitars and theatrical outfits, we are introduced to a cast that pulls off the story that seems to be tackling the hardships of living a fantasy life. Not a single miss was made in the casting of every one of its characters, especially Gugu Gumede, who plays the aptly named wife of Jonasi Gomorra, Joyce.
The housewife-cum-influencer is burdened by the separation between her and Jonasi, who is living with his new girlfriend, Matipa. As the affair and Jonasis entanglement unravel, the series showcases each characters lust for performing wealth. When the polygamy plot twist is revealed, we learn Jonasi has lied to Joyce for more than 20 years and convinced not only his long-standing girlfriend Essie to lie about his marriage, but also his brother, Magesh, is in it too, posing as Essies husband.
