Netflix has done it again, bringing us a fresh, relatable and utterly binge-worthy series with the release of Miseducation. This young adult series is nothing short of a rollercoaster, packed with drama, comedy and a hearty dose of coming-of-age lessons.
The story revolves around Mbali Hadebe, portrayed by the talented Buntu Petse. Mbali’s life takes a nosedive when the police raid her home, seizing her family’s assets due to her mother, Brenda Hadebe’s (played by Baby Cele), corrupt political dealings.
Mbali flees to Grahamstown University in Makhanda to escape her mother’s tainted legacy.
At Grahamstown University, Mbali embarks on a journey of self-reinvention, determined to shed her previous life and reputation.
Her strategies for this transformation are far from ordinary. She takes on a gig as a campus cab driver, appears on the campus gossip show The Spill hosted by Raeesah (played by Nicole Bessick) and even runs an SRC campaign. Her goal? To rise to the top and distance herself from her mother’s shadow.
But Mbali isn’t alone in her quest. She forms an unlikely squad of misfits, including Jay (played by Prev Reddy) and Natalie (played by Micaela Tucker). Together, they navigate the tumultuous waters of university life and their adventures are nothing short of spectacular.
Romance and rivalry intertwine as Mbali’s path crosses with Sivu Levine (played by Lunga Shabalala), a local rowing champion who becomes her dramatic ‘situationship.’
They’re both vying for the presidency against formidable opponents – ‘Comrade’ Caesar (played by Mpho Sebeng), a longtime campus activist and Mubarak (played by Ebenhazer Dibakwane), a Hotep conspiracy theorist.
Miseducation is a Netflix original series produced by Burnt Onion Productions, the same creative powerhouse behind Africa’s beloved festive franchise, How To Ruin Christmas.
Rethabile Ramaphakela, the creator of Miseducation and Burnt Onion’s Creative Director, promises an offbeat, fun comedy-drama that captures the chaos, growth and discovery that come with varsity life.
As Miseducation takes the number one spot on Netflix’s South African charts, it’s evident that this show has struck a chord with viewers. It’s a relatable and hilarious take on the challenges faced by first-year university students and it’s filled with colourful characters who are trying to navigate life’s twists and turns.
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