The Mommy Club' sparks online frenzy over authenticity

The Mommy Club' sparks online frenzy over authenticityShowmax's hit series, The Mommy Club, delivered another drama-filled episode for fans on Tuesday, 11 July.

by Precious Simpasa

13-07-2023 15:45

in Entertainment

The Mommy club' has tweeps questioning it's authenticity. Image: Instagram via @showmaxonline

Showmax's Mommy Club released a new episode, causing a social media frenzy around Mpumi' Mrs Mops' Mophatlane and Tshego Manche, with Twitter users sharing their thoughts on the lack of authenticity in the show.

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MOMMY CLUB: BRING ON THE DRAMA! Showmax's hit series, Mommy Club, delivered another drama-filled episode this Tuesday, 11 July. Viewers were left with excitement and opinions as social media lit up with discussions. The latest episode started on a heartwarming note, featuring Mpumi Mrs. Mops' Mophatlane bonding with her children. Setting a warm tone for what was to come.

The episode's highlight was a meetup between Mpumi and Tshego Manche, better known as Ms. Manche. They discussed recent events, including the tense confrontation between Ms. Manche and Her Majesty.

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The source of the conflict emerged from Her Majesty's comment at Nunurai's son's party. She had referred to Ms. Manche's five-year-old son as wild.' Naturally, Ms. Manche was upset. She sought solace in sharing her frustrations with Mrs Mops, who didn't hesitate to question whether Ms. Manche's son displayed any type of wild behaviour at the party.

MOMMY CLUB SETS TWITTER ABLAZE The episode's drama didn't end on the screen; it spilt over onto Twitter. Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela started voicing his thoughts on the show. Phil minced no words, claiming that Mommy Club lacked authenticity. Phil suggested a revamp for the series, urging the show's creators to give the characters more depth, and expand their lives on camera.

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One thing #RHODurban does so well is that there is a clear story arc for the ladies for each season.

Reality TV like any tv show is about storytelling. You need the audience to connect with cast as characters and have pay-offs for situations. #TheMommyClub misses this!

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) July 11, 2023

Phil Mphela let his frustrations be known. ALSO READ: The Mommy Club': Showmax drops trailer, release date

Imagine having Mrs Mops go to cousin's wedding in Tsakane and having to deal with chopping veggies!

Can these women actually have lives on camera!!!

Who are they? What do they do? Expand #TheMommyClub universe or this show is dead on arrival

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) July 11, 2023

REALITY TV AUTHENTICITY The Twitterverse joined the conversation. Viewers and fans of the show started sharing their perspectives and echoed the need for more authenticity and relatability in Mommy Club. The commentary on social media created a lively atmosphere as fans passionately voiced their opinions.

Most scenes in this show look staged and have left me to give up around episode 2 or so coz if I wanted to watch a telenovela I would've done that bandla

Isfundiswa (@Sli_Simelane) July 11, 2023

Fans want more authenticity from the Mommy Club. I noticed it was stage when she pretended to leave, but waited for Mrs Mops downstairs. Like, why would you wait for the very person who upset you to the point of leaving to come explain themselves ? And then she pretended to be making a phone call and completely forgot it

Just Tshephang (@KekanaTshephang) July 11, 2023

As viewers crave a deeper connection with the characters and a more authentic narrative, it remains to be seen whether the creators will take this feedback to heart. With each episode of Mommy Club, the drama escalates, leaving faithful fans eagerly anticipating the next twist and turn.

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