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Every film and series South African radio reviewed, recommended or argued about this month, with what was said and the audio of it.
92 titles · 115 airings · 6 stations · last 30 days
10 series
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Series · crime
Reasonable Doubt
Kerry Washington
A legal crime drama about Jack Stewart, a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles, with messy court battles and relationship drama. The host says the newest season is very good, was number one on Disney's streaming app for three weeks, and recommends it to legal drama fans.
Series · drama · South African
Blood Legacy
Season two of the South African series Blood Legacy is coming to Netflix, with an actress joining the cast in a role linked to the character from season one. Listeners are urged to watch the new season.
5 airings · 947, 702
Series · reality
Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars
Gordon Ramsay
A host says they have been glued to this Apple TV series, which follows elite chefs at celebrated restaurants as they try to keep or win a Michelin star. Gordon Ramsay is credited as executive producer. The host urges listeners to watch it.
Series · drama
Manhunt: Unabomber
Russell Crowe
A dramatised account of the Unabomber manhunt, covering his Harvard years as a prodigy and the FBI hunt that ended with his capture through his manifesto. The guest says it is short and sharp, a good way to get to know the story, though it leaves many questions unanswered.
Series · drama
East of Eden
Florence Pugh
A historical drama set in late 19th century America, a remake of the earlier film based on John Steinbeck's novel, following a woman and her effect on the men in her life. The guest praises its production and cast and recommends it.
Series · political thriller
The Diplomat
Kerry Russell
A political thriller about an ambassador caught in international crises, now in its fourth season. The guest praises its grounded storytelling despite extreme twists, and the show is recommended to listeners.
2 airings · Cape Talk
Series · comedy
The Studio
Seth Rogen
A guest describes The Studio as a satire about how big commercial studios make things, and calls it really good satire. They strongly recommend it to listeners.
Series · thriller
Last Scene
An Australian thriller about a police detective whose daughter has been missing for 11 years, who searches for a girl who calls in as a possible match. The guest calls it nail-biting and fun, and the host says they will check it out.
Series · crime
Kill Jackie
Catherine Zeta-Jones
A reviewer binge-watched this eight-episode series about a former cocaine dealer turned artist hunted by the seven demons, a group of assassins. They found it uneven and slow to start but very enjoyable, and advise listeners to give it a couple of episodes.
Series · drama · South African
Savage Beauty
Rosemary Zemguni
A South African Netflix series led by actress Rosemary Zemguni. The presenter praises its acting, and the actress discusses the pressure of leading the show and the freedom she found in shaving her head.
How this page is made
locl transcribes six South African radio stations as they air. Every hour a model reads the stretches that name a book, film or series and records each titled work that was discussed, reviewed or recommended, with the verdict and who gave it. Quiz clues, name-drops and the stations’ own programmes are left out. Titles and names are as the transcript heard them, so a spelling can be off. Opinions belong to the speakers. Press play to hear the opening window of the conversation; the transcript link has the rest. Only conversations whose audio is still held are listed, so a title leaves the page with its audio.
Updated Wednesday, 28 October at 13:57 SAST. Showing 30 days.