Netflix's The Polygamist has become one of the biggest new shows on the streaming platform, and fans are desperate to know if it has been renewed for a second season. The South African drama, based on a novel by Sue Nyathi, has climbed the Netflix rankings, with many viewers already binge-watching all 22 episodes.
Is There a Season 2 of The Polygamist?
Currently, Netflix has not commissioned the program for a second run. However, producer Thuli Zuma has revealed she has already conceived plans for a follow-up. The first series concluded with a dramatic revelation concerning Jonasi's (Sdumo Mtshali) death, leaving fans anxious to learn what happens next.
Discussing the prospect of another series with News 24, Zuma commented: "Where The Polygamist goes is up to Netflix. I mean, of course, we spend so much time investing in the story, having a great time telling it, loving it. We are super excited to watch it along with the rest of South Africa and the world, and I think there's always a desire to see more."
She added: "Even though you try to say, 'Guys, there's one season, we're going to write our best season', there's always like, 'Yeah, that would be great for season two!' or 'Ooh, can you imagine? But that would be a fourth-season thing'. We'll wait to hear from Netflix."
Potential Storylines for Season 2
Zuma acknowledged she would be keen to examine "the children's lives growing up" in potential future episodes, stating: "After watching the series, if I were to write a sequel, I would certainly look at the children's lives growing up in that setup."
Fan Reactions to The Polygamist
Viewers have flocked to IMDb reviews to express their reactions to the series. One praised it as "incredible", commenting: "One of the best series I have watched in a very long time. It has so many twists and turns and the best ending." Another described it as "a rollercoaster I never wanted to end", writing: "Absolutely insane! I have never been able to watch a show without multitasking, but this one had me completely hooked from start to finish. I actually had to sit down and give it my full attention, which is something I can't say about many shows these days."
The Polygamist is available to stream on Netflix.
