Kings Of Jo'burg Gets Dragged

Seems like viewers were less than impressed.

By  | Jan 31, 2023, 09:59 AM  | Drama

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It has been three days since the much anticipated season two of Kings of Jo’burg has been available on Netflix.
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This season had a total of eight episodes instead of the six episodes of season one. Moreover, the season was anticipated as viewers and fans of Ferguson Films wanted to see how this series will continue after the passing of executive producer and lead, Shona Ferguson who played Simon Masire on the series. 

Seeing as it has been three days since its availability, it means that there have been enough people to watch the series to have an honest conversation about the latest season. Therefore, if you have not watched the latest season, watch it first or there will be spoilers in the rest of the article. 

Kings of Jo'burg gets dragged

Before getting into the cons of the latest season. There are arguably some highlights about this current season.

Most of them have to do with the additional new cast members introduced this season. Whether it is the not so good guy played by Thapelo Mokeona, the inclusion of good cop Altovise Lawrence and the surprise inclusion of KB Motsilanyane. Season two of the series did introduce a number of compelling characters played by acclaimed and veteran actors who understand the term “versatility.”
Additionally, the cinematography of this season spelled money. From the wide aerial shots used to establish the various locations, the actual locations used and the money which went into coordinating all the action sequences gave expensive budget.

Moreover, the returning cast members are also given credit. This includes Zolisa Xaluva as the lead playing Mo Masire, Connie Ferguson returning this season as the long lost sister Veronica Masire and Nnekwa Tsajwa as Sting were firm favourites this season. 
Now, for the cons. Firstly, the story itself had too much going on. On the one hand, fans were dealing with the matter of the death of Simon Masire, then there was the revenge plot by Lunathi Mampofu, to Veronica and her back story, to Mo taking over and his battle for power and the Steenkamps, to his relationship with Cindy and Buhle.

This is besides the Abdul Khoza and Thembi Seete love story, the Thapelo Mokeona and Sello Maake ka Ncube storyline. You see just how much was going on?
Additionally, instead of the series taking the time to use each episode to maybe focus on each of the aforementioned storylines or themes. For some weird reason, it seems that the directors and editors opted to drag each of these storylines from episode one straight to episode eight.

A fact which made some scenes not make sense or the intrigue in some storylines almost forgettable because the mystery was dragged for so long and happened in between the rest of the other major themes and stories in season two.
Lastly, it was the nepotism for us. It seems that everyone, except the youngest Ferguson daughter, Alicia, made a cameo. From Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson to her son and meme Ro Ferguson. Everybody got a role in this season of the Kings of Jo’burg.

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