Skeem Saam has now become the second-most watched show in South Africa after passing Generations: The Legacy.
According to entertainment commentator Phil Mphela, in April, the SABC 1 youth soapie peaked with 4.3 million viewers for its top episode, beating Generations: The Legacy‘s 4.1 million.
With this milestone, the show finds itself second only to SABC 1’s other popular show, Uzalo.
CONGRATULATIONS:
Skeem Saam beats Generations
The SABC1 youth soapie peaked 4,3-million viewers for their top episode in April, beating Generations The Legacy’s 4,1-million
Skeem Saam was the second most watched show, behind Uzalo, in South Africa in April. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/vMGp7Oed6J
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) May 11, 2023
Many Twitter users credited the writers and the storyline for the soapie’s success.
A tweep wrote, “Skeem Saam has the best writers. It’s not everyday where you get such good writers in the South African entertainment industry. They don’t repeat storylines and the characters grow. They deserve it!!”
Skeem saam has the best writers
Its not everyday where you get such good writes in the soth African entertainment industry.
They don’t repeat storylines and the characters grow
They deserve it!!— Tee (@TeeTouchza) May 11, 2023
Another tweep said, “They bring real life stories – things the viewers can relate to. This is brilliant.”
They bring real life stories – things the viewers can relate to. This is brilliant.
— MM Communications (@MmabathoMakota1) May 11, 2023
Tweeps also attributed the success of the show to the character Melita, played by actress Hellen Motsuki.
Melita’s storyline was goated ??? https://t.co/jRaVQncfZO
— National Sweetheart ? (@Ree_Chaka) May 11, 2023
Well deserved. Melita’s storyline kept us entertained. https://t.co/nl38FniBTr
— TsutsuGirl (@Tsutsuntombii) May 12, 2023
Melita’s back must be tired from all the carrying ? https://t.co/JY1sDQTxFG
— ???????’? ??? ????????⚓?? (@KoketsoMaleka_) May 11, 2023
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