''Shadow'' is a South African thriller

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series that premiered on March 8, 2019, on

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. It is the first original South African series to stream on

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 Johannesburg ( , , ; Zulu and xh, eGoli ), colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa, classified as a megacity, and is one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world. According to Demo ...

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 Mamarumo Marokane (born c. 1997) is a South African actor and presenter. She known for her appearances in ''Shadow'' and MTV Shuga. Early life Marokane was born in about 1997 tafelkop Limpopo province. She studied at CityVarsity School of Medi ...

as Janice * 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, it was confirmed that Pallance Dladla and Amanda Du-Pont had been cast as series regulars.

Episodes

Release

On February 18, 2019, the official trailer for the series was released.

Notes

References

External links

* * {{Netflix original current series English-language television shows Netflix original programming Serial drama television series Thriller television series Television shows set in South Africa Television shows set in Johannesburg Television shows filmed in South Africa South African drama television series Vigilante television series