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Fatal Seduction

Fatal Seduction

A South African crime mystery laced with sex, lies, and secrets

7.3

TV Show

South Africa
English
Crime, Drama, Mystery
2023
Frances Sholto-Douglas, Keenan Arrison, Kgomotso Christopher

TLDR

This is the show you talk about at your next "book club" brunch.

What it's about

A married woman's weekend getaway with her best friend turns into a dangerous affair that uncovers a path of tragedy and betrayal from those closest to her.

The take

Diving straight into the mystery, never holding back on the steamy scenes, Fatal Seduction is a quick, addictive melodrama. It's no exaggeration to call this series an erotic thriller as it follows marriage deteriorated by secrets and miscommunication, with a web of lustful characters caught in the crossfire. But under the flings and affairs is the fallout from the heinous death of a child. Although there's the exploration of sexuality and sexual desires, the show offers much more as it tackles miscarriages, infidelity, and trauma. From its opening scene, we know Nandi is arrested and with every twist and melodramatic reveal, the series is easily binge-able - if only to see how many secrets can be unearthed in seven episodes (before Volume 2).

What stands out

As intriguing as they are infuriating, the cast of this drama put on commendable performances. Especially the family at the centre of it all. Shifty movements, suspicious glares, and menacing stances round out the suspense, making for a more engrossing watch with each second.

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