Episode Guide
Episode 1: The first episode of the show is a bit of a mystery. We are not sure what is going on, but it seems like something bad is happening. We don’t know who or what is causing the trouble, but we are curious to find out more. Episode 2: The second episode of the show starts to flesh out some of the characters and their motivations. We learn more about who these people are and what they want. The story becomes more interesting as it unfolds. Episode 3: The third episode of the show provides a bit more closure for some of the characters and provides us with some new insights into their motivations. The story continues to develop in interesting ways.
Netflix’s latest South African series, Savage Beauty, follows the story of a beauty company called Bhengu Beauty and the drama that unfolds within its hierarchical family. ..
The series begins with a simple revenge thriller, quickly ballooning into a soap opera of its own. The characters are quirky and lovable, but the story is full of sordid affairs, romance, and gangsters. The show is full of clichés and eye-rolling tropes, but it’s still an enjoyable watch.
The show is set up like a soap opera, with the main story being the revenge plot between two characters. However, the show feels more like a guilty pleasure melodrama than something that is trying to be serious. The feuding drama for the company itself is interesting, but it doesn’t really take the lead in terms of story or interest.
This story comes from Zinhle, a woman with a difficult past that links all the way back to Don Bhengu. I won’t reveal what her problems are with him here but suffice to say, it gives good cause for her to set out and make his life hell.
Zinhle is the real driving force behind this series, and her scenes are great, portraying a good balance between emotionally scarred sister and revenge-fuelled executioner. The show, for the most part, gets the balance right and the ending does do justice to her character.
Don’s daughter Linda, matriarch Grace, Ndu and Phila all have their own drama across the run-time. That’s before mentioning Bonga, Zinhle’s brother, who has his own sub-plot which ties in nicely with his sister.
A warehouse fire that quickly ratchets up the tension in this story is a neat little scandal.
This show is all about the drama. It’s soapy and full of twists and turns that it’s hard to keep up. If you’re looking for something light and breezy, you might not appreciate this show.
The show’s first episode establishes its premise and tone early on, and it never lets up. This is a soapy, melodramatic affair, and the accompanying orchestral score definitely has the same hallmarks. However, this series is nowhere near as mental as that one.
The story follows a group of women as they navigate the ups and downs of life in the small town of Savage Beauty. The women are strong, independent and determined, but they also have their share of problems. One of the main plot issues is whether or not the men in the town can handle being around women who are not afraid to speak their minds. Another issue is whether or not the men can handle being around other women who are not his type. The final plot issue is whether or not the men can handle being around other women who are not his size.
