The Polygamist

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Episode 1

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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Episode 2

As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.

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Episode 3

Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.

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Episode 4

Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.

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Episode 5

Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.

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Episode 6

News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.

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Episode 7

After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.

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Episode 8

To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).

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Episode 9

Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.

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Episode 10

A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.

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Episode 11

Episode 11

Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.

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Episode 12

Episode 12

The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.

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Episode 13

Episode 13

Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.

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Episode 14

Episode 14

Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.

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Episode 15

Episode 15

Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.

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Episode 16

Episode 16

The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.

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Episode 17

Episode 17

Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.

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Episode 18

Episode 18

Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.

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Episode 19

Episode 19

After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.

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Episode 20

Episode 20

Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.

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Episode 21

Episode 21

Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.

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Episode 22

Episode 22

Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.