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Season 1 – Jiva!

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A street dancer juggling a dead-end job, family duties, and a rocky love life realizes her moves are her ticket out of her working-class Durban township.
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Jiva! — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Marty Brown Common Sense Media 07/30/2021
4/5
As a straightforward, young-adult melodrama, this probably wouldn't stand out, but as a vehicle for South African dance crews, the show is a lot of fun. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 07/27/2021
The dancing on Jiva! is fun to watch, but the performance from Noxolo Dlamini in the lead role is what will keep viewers hitting the button for the next episode. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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MICHAEL M @MichaelMpeaty 06/26/2021 Excellent show. Powerful performances in acting and dance. Showing and highlighting the origins of the dance and putting African queens in their rightful place. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Busisiwe Ntintili

Creator

Noxolo Dlamini

Ntombi

Zamani Mbatha

Actor

Candice Modiselle

Vuyiswa

Given Stuurman

Actor

Prince Grootboom

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 24, 2021 Dala What You Must In Umlazi, Ntombi is torn between family duties and her dream of winning the Jiva Loxion dance competition. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 24, 2021 The Trollies After bringing two frenemies on board, Ntombi struggles to complete her dance crew; political scandal threatens to upend Vuyiswa's cushy lifestyle. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 24, 2021 Flash Round Vuyiswa's flakiness starts to get on Ntombi's nerves; later at the club, the Trollies must impress the judges during a flash round or be eliminated. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 24, 2021 Fix Your Crown Ntombi wrestles with guilt over her mother's accident; short of options, Vuvu calls on an old friend; Nathi tries to smooth things over with Ntombi. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 24, 2021 Fetch Your Life Ntombi connects with Bheki, while Menzi surprises Vuvu; with the best pantsulas and bhengas on display at the finals, the Trollies strive to hold their own. Details

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Jiva! — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Busisiwe Ntintili
Executive Producer
Adam Friedlander, Busisiwe Ntintili, Tebogo Maila
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 24, 2021
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