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Country of origin | South Africa |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 5 |
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Release | June 24, 2021 |
Jiva! (stylized as JIVA!) is a South African drama television series created by Busisiwe Ntintili and Bakang Sebatjane and directed by Scottnes L. Smith and Mandla Dube. The series premiered on Netflix on June 24, 2021. [1] [2]
A talented street dancer from Umlazi, Durban must confront her fears and deal with family objections to pursue her dancing dreams.
It was reported that Netflix is making an African series. [4]
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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1 | "Dala What You Must" | Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla Dube | Busisiwe Ntintili & Bakang Sebatjane | June 24, 2021 | |
In Umlazi, Ntombi is torn between family duties and her dream of winning the Jiva Loxion dance competition. Will past tragedy stand in her way? | |||||
2 | "The Trollies" | Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla Dube | Busisiwe Ntintili & Bakang Sebatjane | June 24, 2021 | |
After bringing two frenemies on board, Ntombi struggles to complete her dance crew. Political scandal threatens to upend Vuyiswa's cushy lifestyle. | |||||
3 | "Flash Round" | Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla Dube | Busisiwe Ntintili & Bakang Sebatjane | June 24, 2021 | |
Vuyiswa's flakiness starts to get on Ntombi's nerves. Later at the club, the Trollies must impress the judges during a flash round — or be eliminated. | |||||
4 | "Fix Your Crown" | Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla Dube | Busisiwe Ntintili & Bakang Sebatjane | June 24, 2021 | |
Ntombi wrestles with guilt over her mom's accident. Short of options, Vuvu calls on an old friend. Nathi tries to smooth things over with Ntombi | |||||
5 | "Fetch Your Life" | Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla Dube | Busisiwe Ntintili & Bakang Sebatjane | June 24, 2021 | |
Ntombi connects with Bheki, while Menzi surprises Vuvu. With the best pantsulas and bhengas on display at the finals, can the Trollies hold their own? |