Shadow (TV series) explained

Country:	South Africa
Language:	English
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	8
Camera:	Single-camera
Runtime:	40–49 min
Network:	Netflix

Shadow is a South African thriller television series that premiered on March 8, 2019, on Netflix. It is the first original South African series to stream on Netflix.

Synopsis

Shadow follows the story of an ex-cop suffering from congenital analgesia, while taking vigilante justice into his own hands in the criminal underworld of Johannesburg.

Cast and characters

Main

• Pallance Dladla as Shadrach "Shadow" Khumalo
• Amanda Du-Pont as Ashley
• Khathu Ramabulana as Max
• Tumie Ngumla as Zola

Recurring

• Nnekwa Tsajwa as Mandla
• Lunathi Mampofu as Mary
• Phila Mazibuko as Reggie
• Altovise Lawrence as Abbey
• Julian Kruger as Frank
• Themsie Times as Mrs. Maleka
• Bhekisizwe Mahlawe as James
• Arno Botes as Benjamin
• Jude Okeke as Arnold
• Mamarumo Marokane as Janice^[1]
• Shadi Chauke as Lola
• Mohau Sonny as Gigi
• Phoenix Baaitse as Paka
• Christiaan Cronje as Arthur
• Kaylin Reed as Young Shadow
• Didimalang Moagi as Ayanda
• Zekhetehelo Zondi as Zinhle

Production

Casting

Sometime after the series was acquired by Netflix,^{[2] [3] [4]} it was confirmed that Pallance Dladla and Amanda Du-Pont had been cast as series regulars.^{[5] [6] [7]}

Release

On February 18, 2019, the official trailer for the series was released.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Biography of Mamarumo Marokane for Appearances, Speaking Engagements. www.allamericanspeakers.com. 2020-04-29.
2. Web site: Netflix Orders South African Teen Series 'Blood & Water'. Vourlias. Christopher. Variety. February 25, 2019. March 6, 2019.
3. Web site: Netflix's first locally-acquired SA series, Shadow, drops in 2 days. Briefly - South African News. Herbst. Denika. March 6, 2019. March 6, 2019.
4. Web site: 'Shadow,' 'The Girl From St. Agnes' Take South African TV Worldwide. Vourlias. Christopher. Variety. April 8, 2019. April 9, 2019.
5. Web site: Pallance Dladla and Amanda du-Pont step into the spotlight for new local Netflix series Shadow. February 18, 2019. March 6, 2019.
6. Web site: Shadow: A South African series coming to Netflix on 8 March 2019. Kruger. Henno. Running Wolf's Rant. February 18, 2019. March 6, 2019.
7. Web site: About. March 6, 2019.
8. Web site: Samanga. Rufaro. Watch the Trailer of the New South African Netflix Series, 'Shadow' drama. OkayAfrica. March 6, 2019. February 18, 2019.