Adulting: The reviews are in for the bromance of the decade'The much anticipated Adulting is available to stream and it already is a hit
by Njabulo Madlala
20-03-2023 19:45
in Entertainment
Showmax releases trailer for Adulting'. Image: supplied.
The new show to come from the Tshedza Pictures stable Adulting which has been billed the bromance of the decade' is finally here and the viewers are loving it. The show is also the first Showmax original from the production company.
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The show according to Zalebs provides a male alternative to popular shows like Unmarried and Girlfriends and is filling the gap that was left by Ayeye. The series follows four friends who met whilst they were in university and we see how they navigate their very different lives against the backdrop of the bustling city of Johannesburg.
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A few of the Adulting cast members at the premiere. Image via Twitter @PhathuMakwarela Who is in Adulting The show is led by Thembinkosi Mthembu (The River, The Republic and soon Shaka Ilembe) who portrays the role of Bonga who is the success story of the group. The other cast members are Nhlanhla Kunene who portrays the role of feisty Eric who is trying to be a present father to his child. The role of Mpho is played by Thabiso Rammusi (The Suit) who is a traditional family man that is having an extra-marital affair. The show also stars Big Brother alumni Luthando BU Mthembu who is in the role of Vuyani; a toyboy who uses his looks to get what he wants.
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The show also stars a variety of female counterparts to the male leads. They are veteran actress Winnie Ntshaba (Generations, The Herd, and House of Zwide) who plays the role of Vuyani's suga-mama. There is Sikelelwa Vuyeleni (Hope, House of Zwide) the mother of Eric's child, Lungile Duma (The River, Durban Gen) is Mpho's wife on the show.
What the Tweeps say Sengizitholele I crush Brand new #AdultingShowmax pic.twitter.com/tFJ8wk9YXy
SneshNozie (@SneshNozie) March 20, 2023
if you are looking for a new series to watch, checkout #AdultingShowmax new on Showmax and first episode already out the cast and storyline is just so brilliant and appealing to many young people pic.twitter.com/wFwd8ku2CW
Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) March 20, 2023
Y'all like to say South Africans after BB they become influencers not celebrities so let me celebrate this small win for our brother BU #BBTitans #AdultingShowmax pic.twitter.com/cVkYFlm56Y
Mnr Maweni (@Mnr_Maweni) March 19, 2023
There are also a variety of celebrity cameos from Mohale Motaung, The Major League DJs, and photographer Austin Malema.
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The eight-episode series will debut a new episode on Mondays.
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Adulting: The reviews are in for the bromance of the decade'The much anticipated Adulting is available to stream and it already is a hit
