''Desert Rose'' is a South African crime thriller television series developed by Quizzical Pictures. Distributed by

MultiChoice MultiChoice is a South African company that operates DStv, a major satellite television service in Sub-Saharan Africa and GOtv, a minor service operating in over 9 countries of this area and Showmax service. MultiChoice was formed out of the sub ...

, the series premiered on

M-Net M-Net (an abbreviation of Electronic Media Network) is a South African pay television channel established by Naspers in 1986. The channel broadcasts both local and international programming, including general entertainment, children's series, ...

on 2 June 2022.

Cast

Episodes

Production

The series was first announced in August 2021, with Rohan Dickson attached as show runner and Cindy Lee attached as director. The announced cast were

Neil Sandilands Neil Joseph William Sandilands (born May 1st, 1975) is a South African actor and filmmaker, known for roles in both film and television and for his versatility in filmmaking. In 2016, he had recurring roles on Sundance TV's ''Hap and Leonard'' a ...

, Tinarie van Wyk-Loots,

Kai Luke Brümmer Kai Luke Brümmer (also stylised as Brummer; born 17 February 1993) is a South African actor. He is known for his role as Nicholas van der Swart in the film ''Moffie'' (2019). ''The Guardian'' named him one of the best new-and-up-comers at the ...

, Amalia Uys, Christia Visser,

Brendon Daniels Brendon George Kofi Nana Osei Mainoo Daniels (born 24 September 1993) is an English footballer who plays as a winger for club Stourbridge. He turned professional at Crewe Alexandra in May 2011, but was released after two years with the club ...

, Inge Beckmann, Craig Urbani, Tarryn Lamb, Roeline Daneel, and Danny Ross. Other cast members include Daniah de Villiers, Ben Voss, Tracey-Lee Oliver,

Melt Sieberhagen Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born in Ventersdorp. Training He obtained a B.A. in Drama from the University of Pretoria in 2001. Television appearances He starred in numerous South African soaps as well as the Afrik ...

, Candice van Litsenborgh and David Viviers.

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2022 South African television series debuts 2022 South African television series endings 2020s South African television series Crime thriller television series M-Net original programming Television series about dysfunctional families