The Polygamist

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  • 2026
  • 1 Season

Power couple Joyce (Gugu Gumede) and Jonasi (S'dumo Mtshali) are a force to be reckoned with - that is, until the "couple" becomes a scandalous throuple.

The Polygamist is a series that ran for 1 seasons (22 episodes) between June 12, 2026 and on

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Episode 22
22. Episode 22
June 12, 2026
Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.
Episode 21
21. Episode 21
June 12, 2026
Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.
Episode 20
20. Episode 20
June 12, 2026
Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.
Episode 19
19. Episode 19
June 12, 2026
After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.
Episode 18
18. Episode 18
June 12, 2026
Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.
Episode 17
17. Episode 17
June 12, 2026
Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.
Episode 16
16. Episode 16
June 12, 2026
The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.
Episode 15
15. Episode 15
June 12, 2026
Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.
Episode 14
14. Episode 14
June 12, 2026
Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.
Episode 13
13. Episode 13
June 12, 2026
Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.
Episode 12
12. Episode 12
June 12, 2026
The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
June 12, 2026
Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
June 12, 2026
A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
June 12, 2026
Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
June 12, 2026
To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
June 12, 2026
After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
June 12, 2026
News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
June 12, 2026
Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
June 12, 2026
Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
June 12, 2026
Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
June 12, 2026
As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
June 12, 2026
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.
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The Polygamist is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Polygamist on demand at Netflix.
  • Premiere Date
    June 12, 2026