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The secrets lie beneath
In 1994 South Africa, the daughter of a multiracial couple is kidnapped. She escapes and as an adult becomes a detective. Continuing to deal with her past trauma, Reyka Gama uses her skills to raise her child and solve mysteries that have challenged others.
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Checked Oct 30, 2026
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In 1994 South Africa, the daughter of a multiracial couple is kidnapped. She escapes and as an adult becomes a detective. Continuing to deal with her past trauma, Reyka Gama uses her skills to raise her child and solve mysteries that have challenged others.
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Episode 1
It's six months later and things are going well for Reyka. She's working out of a new police station and she's met a guy. But after a disastrous TV interview and the discovery of a murder, cracks appear in her 'perfect' new world.
Directed by Catharine CookeWritten by Rohan DicksonGuest stars Rashaan Stackling, Ilse Klink, Nokuthula Ledwaba, Wayne Van Rooyen, Frank Rautenbach, Joey Yusuf Rasdien, Jessie Diepeveen, Jennifer Freysen
Episode 2
When a second victim turns up at Lover's Lane, the police are misled by the killer's MO. Reyka, however, knows one thing - the missing shoes are the key. In the meantime, Speelman gets a day pass to appear before social services.
Directed by Catharine CookeWritten by Rohan DicksonGuest stars Rashaan Stackling, Nokuthula Ledwaba, Wayne Van Rooyen, Frank Rautenbach, Joey Yusuf Rasdien, Jennifer Freysen, Vicky Kente, André Lötter
Episode 3
The Ambush Fails And The Killer Evades Arrest. Reyka Starts To Build A Profile And Make Sense Of The Missing Shoes.
Directed by Rea RangakaWritten by Rohan DicksonGuest stars Nokuthula Ledwaba, Wayne Van Rooyen, Frank Rautenbach, Jessie Diepeveen, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Taiwo Kazeem, Atlehang January, Khulekani Mthethwa
Episode 4
After A Man Drowns In Her Bed, Reyka Finds Herself At The Centre Of The Investigation.
Directed by Rea RangakaWritten by Rohan DicksonGuest stars Nokuthula Ledwaba, Frank Rautenbach, Atlehang January, Pallance Dladla, Roeline Daneel, Vaneshran Arumugam, Lemogang Tsipa, Amar Mthwana
Episode 5
The promise ring found on Portia's finger links the investigation back to Speelman. He hides but finds himself the target of unwanted attention.
Directed by Rea RangakaWritten by Rohan DicksonGuest stars Gabrielle de Gama, Nokuthula Ledwaba, Patrick Lyster, Pallance Dladla, Roeline Daneel, Ben Voss, Trudy van Rooy, Liana Hassim
Episode 6
Speelman slips through Reyka's fingers but must seek refuge in the underworld. Reyka finds links but struggles to unlock the killer's identity.
Directed by Rea RangakaWritten by Rohan DicksonGuest stars Gabrielle de Gama, Rashaan Stackling, Jennifer Freysen, Babalwa Manyi, Pallance Dladla, Lemogang Tsipa, Liana Hassim, Ruben Naidoo
Episode 7
Directed by Catharine CookeWritten by Rohan DicksonGuest stars Rashaan Stackling, Jennifer Steyn, Patrick Lyster, Taiwo Kazeem, Pallance Dladla, Kira Wilkinson, Bandile Maphalala, Ben Voss
Episode 8
Another brutal murder leads Reyka deep into the sex worker trade and to the truth of what happened to Jodie's mother, as Speelman prepares to escape.
Directed by Catharine CookeWritten by Rohan DicksonGuest stars Rashaan Stackling, Patrick Lyster, Kira Wilkinson, Nosipho Khuzwayo, Lemogang Tsipa, Trudy van Rooy, Liana Hassim, Sthembiso Ntuli
Episode information updated Nov 15, 2026
Kim Suzanne EngelbrechtDr. Reyka Gama
Iain GlenAngus Speelman
Samkelo NdlovuDet. Ayanda Jali
Gerald SteynDet. Nick Tanner
Hamilton DlaminiBrig. Hector Zwane
Anna-Mart van der MerweElsa Meyer
Zane MeasBrig. Felix Francke
Leeanda ReddyDet. Alia Sewsunker
M-NetSouth Africa
Quizzical PicturesSouth Africa
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South AfricaSouth Africa
