Wasted R86 million': Mzansi trolls Gqeberha: The Empire'

Wasted R86 million': Mzansi trolls Gqeberha: The Empire' Shallow and tired script': Mzansi Magic viewers are disappointed with Gqeberha: The Empire' storyline and some of the cast member.

by Rae Seleme

20-01-2023 17:08

in Soapies

Gqeberha: The Empire' cast. Image via Twitter @MzansiMagic and @BruvJali

There's something off about Mzansi magic's new telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire's production, from the lukewarm storyline to the leading cast member Mbulelo Grootboom, who plays Luzuko. It feels like the show is ending it's the same feeling soapie fans get before a telenovela/soapie is about to get cancelled, except this is a new show.

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IKHONA LENTO OFF ABOUT GQEBERHA: THE EMPIRE' There's no magic in this Eastern Cape-based telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire as it all feels a bit rushed, from the storylines to the acting. Mzansi Magic fans are also complaining about the leading cast member Mbulelo Grootboom, who plays the polygamist Luzuko Mxenge. Grootboom appears to be a supporting role Is the role is too big for Grootboom?

Perhaps we expected too much from Tshedza Pictures who gave us shows such as The River, Giyani: Land of Blood, etc. Perhaps it's time for Phathu Makwarela and Gywdion Beynon to give new writers a chance.

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There are some standout performances from the talented actress Zikhona Sodlaka, who plays the first wife, and his eldest son played by Tembinkosi Ngcukana.

Let's hope the show improves as the telenovela that replaced The Queen has big shoes to fill and viewers will not be easily fooled.

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REACTIONS FROM MZANSI MAGIC FANS @BakwenaMoroka:

I thought I was the only one. The storyline is not nice. The way they have paired the characters in terms of who is related to who it's bad but like what can we say?

@ZandyNice:

Yey I was attacked for questioning some things it's very lukewarm and usually new series starts with a bang..but this one.

@CeboLucky:

Like any other show currently on air, this is what we have to deal with, poor production, you'd swear it's the same production company in all these shows.

@Omhle_khabo:

Watched the first episode and I wasn't sold I felt like too much was going on, it felt rushed.

@maharris263:

Phathu and crew have clearly lost the plot. Watch Gqeberha: The Empire on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161), Monday - Friday at 21:00.

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#GqeberhaTheEmpire is filled with a talented cast wasted on a shallow and tired script.

Bonga Dlulane (@BongaDlulane) January 20, 2023

Ikhona into e Off #GqeberhaTheEmpire

Lima Mali (@LimaMali18) January 20, 2023

#GqeberhaTheEmpire main character is a bit off

Wisdom Nyathi (@MaWizzah_MaWii) January 20, 2023

Hayi kodwa leShow. It s not make sure. Mhm Nah #GqeberhaTheEmpire

Dee (@raregift_g) January 20, 2023

The show is good but aii the production quality is giving lokshin bioskop vibes #GqeberhaTheEmpire

Musa Bhebhe (@bhebhe_musa) January 19, 2023

I can t believe Mzansi magic replaced The Queen with this nonsense !!!!!! #GqeberhaTheEmpire pic.twitter.com/FV8i7PGtsW

Oratilee.k (@Oratile58692814) January 19, 2023

I m Xhosa, from EC and I really wanted to love it with all my heart. But yoh, it s not make sure shame #GqeberhaTheEmpire

Zikisani Xhotyeni (@zikisani_x) January 16, 2023

Ba re #GqeberhaTheEmpire feels like ke Finale, everything is rushed even the kissing scenes! pic.twitter.com/5lKvbhTx2U

KumkaniSolomon (@_magakwe_) January 19, 2023

Yes man I ve noticed.. I noticed when how the gal is all excited about being wife no4 I thought she ll give him a runaround first yhoo Ai, sithi silapha sibe sipha.

Melrose (@SisSpokie) January 20, 2023

I ve tried giving this show a chance but I m done!!!what a bore #GqeberhaTheEmpire

She and Them (@irise_still) January 19, 2023

This drama everything is quick there's no mission planning as if it's a mzansi biskop #GqeberhaTheEmpire pic.twitter.com/0g4Oe68irR

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