Upcoming South African crime drama web series created by Kagiso Lediga, is Netflix’s first African original series. In December 2019, the official YouTube account of Netflix released the teaser trailer of Queen Sono.
It did not reveal anything about the show. However, Pearl Thusi, show’s lead was shown taking a slow yet dramatic to her throne. The show will follow her story as a secret agent in South African who tackles all kinds of criminal operations. She does so while dealing with her personal life problems.
Trailer Breakdown
On the 30th of January 2020, Netflix released the official trailer of the show. Furthermore, it looks like the show has got everything! From the chilling suspense, jam-packed fight scenes to captivating drama and engaging characters.
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Queen Sono is on her most dangerous mission ever. In danger yet bold and strong, she must also deal with her personal life crisis. Most importantly, she has to figure out the truth about her mother’s past.
Air Date
The crime drama action thriller, Queen Sono is all set to come to a laptop near you on the 28th of February 2020. The release’s taking place two years after Netflix made the first announcement. With all African cast and crew, season one was shot in thirty-seven different locations across Africa. These included Kenya, the Johannesburg CBD, Sandton, Park Station, Soweto, Lagos, and Zanzibar.
Cast Details
Joining Pearl Thusi are Sechaba Morojele as Dr Sid who’s also the director of the SOG and Vuyo Dabula playing Sandhu an ex-spy who’s currently on a different path. The cast also includes Rob Van Vuuren, Kate Liquorish as Ekaterina, Khathu Ramabulana as William, Loyiso Madinga and Chi Mende.
Enhle Maphumulo as Nova, James Ngcobo, Abigail Kubeka as Mazet, Otto Nobela, Connie Chiume, and Tuks Tad Lungu are also a part of the cast.