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She said the drama instantly had her hooked, adding a playful comparison: if <i>Crazy Rich Asians<\/i> impressed her, this would be \u201cCrazy Rich Africans\u201d in a whole new lane.<\/p>\n<p>Taraji P Henson soon joined the conversation. Responding in Shepherd\u2019s comment section, Henson revealed she\u2019d already binge-watched all 22 episodes in a single day off. She also warned Shepherd that the conclusion would hit hard, writing that it \u201chad [her] in a chokehold.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The back-and-forth didn\u2019t stay in the Hollywood orbit for long. Fans carried the exchange back to their corners of the internet, where it was met with enthusiasm from the series\u2019 South African cast. Sdumo Mtshali, Celeste Ntuli, and Gugu Gumede were highlighted by fans in the comment section, and they used the moment to express their appreciation to Henson and Shepherd, saying, \u201cThank you so much for watching\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2>What <i>The Polygamist<\/i> is about<\/h2>\n<p>For those new to the title, <i>The Polygamist<\/i> is a television adaptation of Zimbabwean-born author Sue Nyathi\u2019s novel of the same name. The show centers on the Gomora family empire, led by patriarch Jonasi Gomora, portrayed by Sdumo Mtshali. His double life begins to unravel when his secret wife, Essie (played by Celeste Ntuli), reappears after he takes on a third wife, Matipa (Kwanele Mthethwa).<\/p>\n<p>Gugu Gumede takes on the role of Joyce Gomora, a key figure around whom the family\u2019s turmoil swirls as the women are pulled into the same orbit. Gumede described Joyce as a character that required both composure and emotional depth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve often said, with Joyce, every tear I\u2019ve cried, every laugh I\u2019ve shared with my loved ones, every single thing \u2013 it was all there, and I could pour it into this woman,\u201d she shared with News24.<\/p>\n<h2>Why the series is resonating<\/h2>\n<p>Premiering about two weeks ago, the 22-part series has been dominating Netflix\u2019s local streaming charts, sparking the kind of widespread, everyday conversation South African audiences haven\u2019t seen in a while. 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