Start with a true-crime docuseries about a former New York culinary darling, who spiralled into a life of crime after getting caught up with the wrong guy. Then watch a comedy-drama that follows a crew of retired, old-school cops that is recruited to re-investigate unsolved cases long gone cold. Or get ready for fame, fortune and loads of drama in a local reality show.
A scandalous four-part documentary series that uncovers how Sarma Melngailis, the celebrity restaurateur behind the New York hotspot Pure Food and Wine, went from being the queen of vegan cuisine to the tabloid-touted “Vegan Fugitive” when she falls for a man who promises to make her dreams come true. Millions of dollars, immortal dogs, meat suits, and secrets lead to a twisted tale of love turned criminal. Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. premieres March 16 on Netflix.
In this hit police procedural full of punchy one-liners and colourful characters, a raggedy crew of retired detectives thaw criminal cases long gone cold. Watch New Tricks from March 17 on BritBox.
Diamond & Dolls is a six-episode reality show based on the lives of four slay queens, all club hostesses and influencers, on a journey towards fame, fortune and, more significantly, discovering themselves. Series producer Tebogo Ramokgadi – the self-described Mayor of Sandton – stars alongside Inno Morolong, Eva Modika, Lumi Jemma and Lolo Mlunjwana. Catch it on Showmax.
