The Wife

Interesting Facts:

The 136-episode series is officially the most streamed local drama series in the history of streaming in South Africa.

Season 1 opened to rave reviews in November 2021, becoming the most-watched launch in the history of the Showmax streaming platform.

The show trended at the top of Twitter every Thursday during its run, for 13 consecutive weeks.

The Wife was Showmax's first Telenovela and since its inception it broke Uthando Lodumo's record for the most first-day views of all-time on Showmax.

The Wife S3 Set A New 4-Day Record- After trending at #1 on Twitter and every week on air thereafter.

The series has a dedicated fan community, with viewers actively engaging in discussions, fan theories, and online forums to dissect plot developments and speculate about future episodes.

The Wife S3 set a new four-day viewing record on Showmax, breaking all the previously held records .

The Wife was up for 10 SAFTAs in 2022 including Best Telenovela

The show won DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Award

The Wife resonated with audiences beyond South Africa, attracting a global fan base and generating interest from international viewers and media outlets