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Pearl Thusi on Queen Sono. (Photo: Netflix)
- Queen i am, Netflix’s first African original series, won’t be returning for a second season after all.
- The show’s second season faced a complex set of production challenges that was triggered, among other things, by Covid-19.
- Director and creator Kagiso Lediga said the show “could not run during these difficult times.”
Netflix’s first African original series, Queen i am, will not return for a second season.
The series that follows a highly trained South African spy played by local actress Pearl Thusi originally received the go-ahead to return to the streaming platform.
But nevertheless, Channel24 has learned that due to a complex set of production challenges brought about by, among other things, Covid-19, the second season won’t take place after all.
The first season of the energetic and outrageous action series, which has a 91% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes review-aggregation site, was filmed in 37 different locations across the continent, including South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Zanzibar.
“We have made the difficult decision not to go ahead with season 2 of Queen i am“confirmed a Netflix spokesperson to Channel24.
Adding; “We are incredibly proud of Diprente team for sharing their bold vision and bringing it to life with Netflix. A big thank you to our fans around the world for the love shared for our first African original series.
“Netflix is also grateful to the incredible efforts shown by the cast and crew for their stellar efforts in creating this show for our members around the world. We will continue to work closely with the South African creative industry to continue producing ‘Made – stories from South Africa “.
In a statement to Channel24said director and creator Kagiso Lediga; “We wrote a beautiful story that spread across the continent, but unfortunately it could not be executed in these difficult times.”
The show’s star, Pearl Thusi, says it was “amazing” that the team had the unique opportunity to make history together, as “there will never be another ‘first’ African original Netflix series.”
“I’m proud of the work we did, but it all happens for a reason. I’m excited about what the future holds,” added Pearl.
Other local productions coming soon to Netflix from South Africa include How to ruin Christmas, JIVA!, Blood and water season 2, Kings of JoburgY Riding with Sugar which will air from Friday.
