”Sex, fornication, fucking is a compulsion, a primary urge. Society wants us to believe it's a gateway drug to love, that's a lie. It is an act of desire. And so it can be confusing that something that feels so good can be so bad
When I was much younger, I thought money was the root of the world's problem. As I've grown older, I have come to see things differently and that is, money, sex, and food are at the center of many conflicts. These three alone can push a person to start a war and I see them depicted in this fascinating South African popular show.
Fatal Attraction is a crime erotic thriller series based on a Mexican Netflix series titled Dark Desire. It's created by Steven Pillemer starring Kgomotso Christopher, Prince Grootboom, Thapelo Mokoena, Nathaniel Ramabulana, Ngelekanyo Ramulondi, Frances Sholto-Douglas, Lunathi Mampofu, Warren Masemola together with other supporting actors.
The plot mainly revolves around Nandi (Kgomotso Christopher), a professor married to Judge Leonardo Mahlati (Thapelo Mokoena), and one of her students, Jacob (Prince Grootboom). Nandi is on a weekend vacation with her best friend, Brenda, when the latter tries to convince her to leave Leonardo since they have suspicions that her husband may be cheating on her.
Then both women see Jacob walking by but didn't make contact. Later that night, Jacob meets Nandi and instantly, the undeniable attraction kicks in and they both have sex. When they return to their normal lives, Nnadi discovers that Jacob is one of her students. Next a shocking news reaches Nandi after her return that Brenda had committed suicide. Nandi’s world is turned upside-down as she could go down for the murder of her best friend. Who killed Brenda? What happens next?
Characters That Pique My Interest
Nathaniel Ramabulana as Vuyo Mahlati
: is an amazing character that throws this show into lots of suspense. He is Leonard's brother and a detective who is forcefully retired due to a gunshot injury. He’s neither the antagonist nor the protagonist but in between which kind of ends badly for him. I enjoy his performance. He’s smart, elusive and at the same time, an asshole.
Prince Grootboom as Jacob Tau: He is Nandi's student and her secret lover. Though Jacob is obsessively in love with his professor, he has one goal—to clear his father's name. His performance is so convincing that you think you understand his character, but you don't. He's dynamic and fluid.
Ngelekanyo Ramulondi as Zinhle Mahlati: She's the daughter of Nandi and Leonard Mahlati and the most annoying character for me. She is always confused, immature and too self centered, and behaves as if she lives in fantasy land. She wants what she wants when she wants it. However, since she manages to annoy me, I'll say her performance is quite convincing.
Warren Masemola as Minister Vilakazi : He's a fantastic and worthy villain. He shouldn't have turned into a villain but is later driven by the death of his daughter along with greed, sex and power to become one.
Kgomotso Christopher as Nandi Mahlati: is the wife of Judge Leonard. She’s impulsive, sometimes smart, and resilient. Through every episode, she is the only character that goes through changes such as becoming rugged just to save her daughter's life. I enjoyed her performance. She embodies her role with good charisma.
My Review And Rating.
I'll start my review with the show's aesthetic style and bold cinematography. Nothing makes a movie or show more worth watching than sleek, radiant visuals and Fatal Seduction delivered on these. Apart from the interesting plot and suspense, the camera angles, editing and sound designs tell the beauty of Africa in elegant colours. The scenery is a joy to watch and it's obvious the creators paid much attention to this aspect of the show. Also, the costumes of the actors are quite appealing to the eye.
I applaud the writers for their brilliant and creative work. The plot is interesting, depicting themes that people face daily. It explores what life is like in South Africa for both the poor and rich. The show is twisted like a puzzle that unravels slowly and sometimes in shocking ways. The reverse storytelling technique is done in a manner that nearly all the characters have the potential of being villains.
I love how the crimes depicted start as a tiny lie and quickly blow up into betrayals, injustice, murder, and cheating. Each episode unveils more atrocious acts that are shocking and unexpected. The tension is well built and suspense keeps me on my toes.
The outstanding acting is another top point for this fine show. Kgomotso Christopher, Thapelo Mokoena and Prince Grootboom stand out among other actors to deliver excellent and dramatic performances. Their charisma and talent really elevate this show.
Rating this show, I'll give it 8 stars out of 10. It's full of drama, steamy scenes with twists and turns that keep me on the edge of my seat.
All images above are from the movie screenshots
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