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'The Polygamist' author unpacks Netflix sensation
'The Polygamist', based on Sue Nyathi's 2012 debut novel, became one of Netflix's most-watched non-English series in the weeks following its June release, trending across Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of Europe.
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Legit.ng
· Jun 22, 2026
Read how PhD candidate analysed The Polygamist on Netflix
A PhD candidate shared why she felt joy after watching The Polygamist on Netflix. Many reacted as she also shared the scenes in the movie that caught her attention.
People.com
· Jun 30, 2026
She Felt ‘Unhappy’ in Her Marriage of 17 Years. Her ‘Logical’ Solution Initially ‘Disgusted’ Her Husband (Exclusive)
Courtney Boyer opens up to PEOPLE about her nontraditional marriage and experience with polyamory
Variety
· Jul 12, 2026
‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Corbin on His ‘Humiliating’ Elimination, the Nickname ‘CorbinGPT’ and His Friendship With Sincere: ‘I Forgive But I Don’t Forget’
“Love Island USA” Season 8 contestant Corbin admits his elimination felt “humiliating.” But unlike other recently dumped couples like Jen and Gal, Corbin left feeling hopeful for the future while holding hands with his Casa Amor connection, Parmida. “I see this connection going super far,” Corbin tells Variety. “Her mindset, oh my gosh! She’s an []
Us Weekly
· Jun 21, 2026
'I Will Find You' Producers Reveal If [Spoiler] Will Date His Sister-in-Law
With TV shows now investing in love triangles with siblings, is Netflix’s I Will Find You joining the trend by having a character date his sister-in-law? Harlan Coben‘s novel was adapted as a miniseries where David (Sam Worthington) gets help from his former-sister-in-law Rachel (Britt Lower) when searching for his son. Despite Rachel seemingly rekindling []
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 27, 2026
Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating
One of Netflix's hottest and sassiest new dramas has not only South Africa but the world talking about marriage, betrayal, revenge and the contentious issue of polygamy - the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.
SundayTimes
· Jun 27, 2026
Everybody knows a Jonasi | Inside the global obsession with ‘The Polygamist’
An interview with Sue Nyathi, author of 'The Polygamist'.
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Related coverage for "'The Polygamist' author unpacks Netflix sensation": Legit.ng — Read how PhD candidate analysed The Polygamist on Netflix. People.com — She Felt ‘Unhappy’ in Her Marriage of 17 Years. Her ‘Logical’ Solution Initially ‘Disgusted’ Her Husband (Exclusive). Variety — ‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Corbin on His ‘Humiliating’ Elimination, the Nickname ‘CorbinGPT’ and His Friendship With Sincere: ‘I Forgive But I Don’t Forget’. Us Weekly — 'I Will Find You' Producers Reveal If [Spoiler] Will Date His Sister-in-Law. MyJoyOnline — Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating. SundayTimes — Everybody knows a Jonasi | Inside the global obsession with ‘The Polygamist’