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Queen Sono

  • TV Series
  • 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.4K
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Pearl Thusi in Queen Sono (2020)
Queen Sono
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A drama about a secret agent who fights crime while dealing with crises in her personal life.A drama about a secret agent who fights crime while dealing with crises in her personal life.A drama about a secret agent who fights crime while dealing with crises in her personal life.

  • Stars
    • Pearl Thusi
    • Rob van Vuuren
    • Vuyo Dabula
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    1.4K
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    • Stars
      • Pearl Thusi
      • Rob van Vuuren
      • Vuyo Dabula
    • 61User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Pearl Thusi
    Pearl Thusi
    • Queen Sono
    • 2020
    Rob van Vuuren
    Rob van Vuuren
    • Viljoen
    • 2020
    Vuyo Dabula
    • Shandu Johnson Magwaza
    • 2020
    Khathu Ramabulana
    • Wiliam
    • 2020
    Chi Mhende
    • Miri Dube
    • 2020
    Sechaba Morojele
    • Dr. Sid Isaacs
    • 2020
    Loyiso Madinga
    Loyiso Madinga
    • Fred
    • 2020
    Otto Nobela
    • Bulabule
    • 2020
    Kate Liquorish
    Kate Liquorish
    • eKaterina Gromova
    • 2020
    James Ngcobo
    • President Jeziel Malunga
    • 2020
    Lady Skollie
    • Safiya Sono
    • 2020
    Mbali Mlotshwa
    • Nova
    • 2020
    Connie Chiume
    Connie Chiume
    • Nana Rakau
    • 2020
    Frank Opperman
    Frank Opperman
    • Spiro Christopolous
    • 2020
    Abigail Kubeka
    • Mazet
    • 2020
    Steven John Ward
    Steven John Ward
    • Elton…
    • 2020
    Natasha Loring
    Natasha Loring
    • Sarah
    • 2020
    Jason Cope
    Jason Cope
    • von Bassewitz
    • 2020
    • All cast & crew
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    9jaybizman

    Pearl Thusi is a real find ... Great show!

    Frankly, I wasn't sure what to think of a Netflix show from South Africa, with languages used from English, Afrikaans, Zulu and perhaps Swahili ! But, no worries, the actors seems to repeat what they said in their Native dialogue - with English, in the same scene. However 'fuggetaboutit' - the aforementioned Pearl Thusi is great in the lead role of 'Queen Sono' (like a S.A. Jane Bond) - who is both beautiful and can kick major azz. Series One is short, about six episodes, and Season Two is on it's way in 2021. Well worth a watch. Don't miss this one.
    9ejc-95839

    Finish the Season

    It's simple. Queen Sono is 6 episodes long (similar to season 1 of the Walking dead) and any great show that starts chaotic and moulds to objective and addictive as it progresses.

    If you check all the negative reviews, all viewers could not get past episode 1 (finish it and press next). I myself was immediately put off by the unnecessary swearing and "cool" relaxed behaviour of the characters who are apparently in a serious world of intelligence and spies. However as the season progresses you will begin to understand why this show was picked up by Netflix for the world to see.

    This has nothing to do with an "African show" being on Netflix. This show is simply brilliant- and it is real. It will introduce the reality of many different lives in that part of the world, where you see the everyday problems people face in South Africa; from the ordinary citizens to the ones at the top who see the bigger picture.

    All this will be shown without drifting from our main character who is Queen Sono (and yes that is her name - not a title).

    If you have a liking for realistic espionage (24, Homeland, The Unit, Green Zone, Seal Team etc. Then this show is for you Highly recommend.
    8ph-nijman

    Watched the first episode and i am hooked

    Love it!!!!!!! Funny, sexy, maybe a bit naive but i love it! One of the advantages of Netflix is that we get to watch gems like this that other networks and blockbustr cinemas ignore.
    7matthewmarlonsissing

    AfriQa Stand Up :D

    If you LOVE the African continent, you will like this series. It is the first real attempt at mainstream African content on Netflix and IMO, theyve gotten of to a really good start. The dialogue is well written and engaging (the Russian monologue in EP.1 is fire!) ESP. when the African men confront the foreigners - I feel like those scenes spoke volumes! The African scenery is impeccable, catchy music, and African lingo is thrown in (the nonAfrican countries will not get it) at the right times. The series explore alot of different African countries and the inner cities, fashion, music and actors all in one season. Good start for an African series. Proud of Pearl, they chose a good lead for this one! Thank you Netflix for opening Africa to the world! <3 We hope other conglomerates will learn from you!
    8lusisab

    Fresh perspective on the struggles against Xenophobia

    African non biased Film om the triggering issues and the dilemmas of leadership on handling it. The inclusion of the storyline to fit the idea behind how the struggle is supported and how it is fought against. The richness of the land of Africa,and how greed and corruption is instigated to fill the coffers of the rich and powerful.

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      Queen Sono is Netflix's first fully-produced African original series.

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    • Release date
      • February 28, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
    • Official site
      • Netflix
    • Languages
      • Russian
      • English
      • French
      • Zulu
      • Afrikaans
      • Swahili
      • Xhosa
      • Sotho
    • Also known as
      • الملكة سونو
    • Filming locations
      • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Diprente Films
      • Netflix
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      • 43m
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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