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Netflix viewers the world over are binge-watching South African series 'The Polygamist.' Here's why
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Kate Bartlett
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The South African telenovela 'The Polygamist' has become a surprise global hit on Netflix, challenging stereotypes about African media. Viewers are drawn to its depiction of affluent African lifestyles, moving beyond traditional narratives of poverty.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa—Netflix's The Polygamist, a Zulu-language telenovela, has become a national talking point in South Africa. But the scandal-filled saga has also emerged as a surprise global hit, with audiences from Romania to Hong Kong to the U.S. bingeing the twists, betrayals and family drama.
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