- Showmax Original telenovela Second Family is coming back for a fiery second season on 14 September, 2023.
- The Showmax Original’s production will unveil new episodes every Thursday and Friday.
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We’re hoping to leave a trail of fire in this new season”
Showrunner Mkamzee Mwatela
The upcoming season of Showmax Original telenovela Second Family picks up from the intense cliffhanger of Season 1, as the power struggle for control over the lucrative EAGC milling company escalates even further.
Complicating matters, an unexpected twist occurs with the return of an old patriarch from the grave.
Amidst this turmoil, the Syndicate, a group of influential businessmen, intensifies their efforts to safeguard their interests.
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Leo’s absence has unleashed chaos upon his family and friends, leaving them grappling with unforeseen consequences.
Tehi, Leo’s eldest, recently released from jail, finds himself contemplating his role as the new head of the Gatehi-Langat family.
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Gigi, Tehi’s sister, embarks on married life with Cyrus, Leo’s protege, while harboring a scandalous secret of her own.
Shei, now aware of her true lineage, wrestles with the decision to conceal her heritage from her family.
Meanwhile, Sinde, now in charge of EAGC, is determined to exact revenge on the Gatehi-Langat family, whom she blames for her misfortunes.
Tragedy strikes, shaking the foundation of the narrative, as Leo, the catalyst behind the unfolding events, reemerges from the shadows.
However, it becomes evident that this is not the same man they once knew.
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The show welcomes back familiar faces, including Dora Nyaboke as Evangeline, Nick Ndeda as Tehi, Brian Ogola as Cyrus, and Vanessa Okeyo as Sinde.
Additionally, Season 2 reintroduces Mumbi Maina, Stephanie Muchiri, Brain Abajah, Serah Wanjiru, and others, ensuring a seamless continuation of the story.
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Season 2’s creative direction excites the show’s followers, as showrunner Mkamzee Mwatela emphasizes the shift in narrative trajectory.
I think at some point viewers will be screaming at their TV ‘What is wrong with you?’
Because the characters are making so many questionable decisions,”
Mkamzee Mwatela
Produced by Live Eye TV and directed by Edwin Kamau and King Muriuki, “Second Family” Season 2 will premiere on Showmax on September 14th.
Subsequent episodes will be released every Thursday and Friday, providing viewers with a consistent dose of suspense and drama.