The Polygamist S1E1 — Episode 1

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The Polygamist•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

7.8/10 · 203 votesJun 12, 202626 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 1•+0.7 vs season avg

Beyond the picture-perfect funeral tears and her immaculate influencer wife persona, Joyce leaves behind a past of rage and a marriage built on secrets.

Directed byAkin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe

Written byNthabiseng Tau

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Seasons1

Cast4

Gugu Gumede

Gugu Gumede

Joyce Gomora

S'Dumo Mtshali

S'Dumo Mtshali

Jonasi Gomora

Kwanele Mthethwa

Kwanele Mthethwa

Matipa Nkosi

Kenneth Nkosi

Kenneth Nkosi

Magesh Gomora

Crew4

N

Nthabiseng Tau

Writer

Akin Omotoso

Akin Omotoso

Director

R

Rolie Nikiwe

Director

T

Tanja Hagen

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of The Polygamist season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 203 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe and written by Nthabiseng Tau, it aired on June 12, 2026.

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