‘Blood Psalms’ Makes History As Showmax’s 1st-Day Most-Watched Drama Ahead of ‘Game of Thrones’

• Showmax has yet again premiered a drama show with a stellar performance from the cast and crew
• Blood Psalms premiered on 27 September yet the drama is already making waves among South African viewers
• According to reports, the show recorded the most first-day views of any drama that has premiered on Showmax before

Showmax never fails to deliver Oscar-worthy dramas.

After dominating the SAFTAs 2022 and earning Emmy nominations for Best Actress and Best Drama, it appears that Sowmax has another show that will dominate award shows in 2023.

Blood Psalms premiered on 27 September, and according to ZAlebs, the show made history by having the most views on its first day. According to ZAlebs, no other drama has ever had such an impact on its debut on the streaming service.

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Blood Psalms plotline in a nutshell

The story takes place in Ancient Africa and follows Princess Zazi, played by Bokang Phelane, as she battles a prophecy while navigating her people through world-ending curses and tribal feuds.

According to ZAlebs, the incredible cast alone is reason enough to watch the show. King Shaka's Warren Masemola, Gomora's Zolisa Xaluva and Zikhona Sodlaka, The Imposter's Thishiwe Ziqubu, Housekeepers' Thando Thabethe and many others are among the notable names.

Reviews from credible sources

According to ZAlebs, City Press rated the show 4.5/5 stars, and TV Mzansi dubbed it "the best show ever created in Africa." TimesLIVE was astounded by the plot and cinematography and reacted by saying:

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"African fantasy at its finest."

Showmax shared the following mesmerising trailer on YouTube:

Mzansi actress Kim Engelbrecht nominated for an Emmy for her role as Reyka Gama in Mnet's Reyka

In other entertainment news, Briefly News reported that South African actress Kim Engelbrecht has been nominated for an Emmy for her work on the Mnet show Reyka.

According to ZAlebs, winning the award would add to her two South African Film and Television Awards, which include Best Actress in a TV Drama for her role as Reyka Gama in Reyka.

Kim is the fourth Mzansi actress to be nominated for Best Actress Performance. She has joined Lerato Mvelase and Brenda Ngxoli from Home Affairs, as well as Is'thunzi Thuso Mbedu.

Source: Briefly News