Set at a fictional private high school in Cape Town, South Africa, this is a story about revenge, greed and forbidden love. It features two powerful and respected women; the one trying to have a positive influence on their community and the other who seeks to destroy everything for the sake of revenge.
Arendsvlei has built a reputation of pushing the boundaries of the telenovela format with great results. From a shooting at the school to having a gay kiss in an episode, the show has proven its commitment to telling authentic and emotionally intense stories. The show has doubled down on displaying the ugly truths of reality and how to resolve them.
South African media outlet, Channel 24, had the following to say: “Telenovela’s get a lot of flak for being cheesy and predictable… Arendsvlei is nothing like that.” According to City Press: “Arendsvlei does an excellent job of remaining emotionally relatable.”
With a perfect balance of romance, drama, comedy and thrilling tension, the show has quickly become one of the most popular telenovelas on South African television, as shown by these tweets:
Led by a highly talented cast and driven by impeccable writing, Arendsvlei is full of twists and turns that will send viewers on a rollercoaster of emotions. The premium production value of this show has also made it a firm favourite with viewers.
Arendsvlei is a gripping series that will leave viewers begging for the next episode.
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