‘Gqeberha: The Empire’ Canned After 2 Seasons, SA Reacts: “Should’ve Never Had a Second Season”
- The popular IsiXhosa telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire has been canned after two seasons
- The news about the show being cancelled was announced by the entertainment commentator Phil Mphela on Twitter (X)
- Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net, Shirley Adonisi, shared with Briefly News that they are of the team behind the series
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Sad news has hit the popular IsiXhosa telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire and its viewers.
Gqeberha: The Empire canned after two seasons
The Mzansi magic show, which was renewed for the second season late in 2023 Gqeberha: The Empire, has sadly ended as it was announced that the telenovela has been cancelled after two seasons.
Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net, Shirley Adonisi, shared with Briefly News that they are of the team behind the series
"We extend our heartfelt thanks to the producers, cast, and crew of Gqeberha: The Empire. Their unwavering dedication and exceptional talent have delivered spellbinding storylines in one of the most fiercely competitive primetime slots. As we approach the grand finale, we eagerly anticipate witnessing the culmination of this extraordinary journey."
The entertainment commentator Phil Mphela shared the news about the show being canned on his Twitter (X) page and wrote:
"TV: Gqeberha-The Empire cancelled. After 520 episodes and 2 seasons, the Mzansi Magic telenovela will be coming to an end. Tshedza Pictures produced the show."
See the post below:
Netizens react to the telenovela being canned
Many netizens weren't surprised about the canned show, as some believed it was supposed to be cancelled before shooting the second season. See some of the comments below:
@Sbuda_ACE wrote:
"Initially that show was not supposed to have season 2."
@_mashesha tweeted:
"Should’ve closed this circus long time ago."
@emily_teffoME commented:
"I said before season two that this would happen. Their script was all over the place, and since it was no longer about Luzuko and his wives, it lost its touch."
@Inenekazi1 responded:
"Should've never had a second season. Should've ended when Zimkitha killed her husband and kids."
@DDT_PM replied:
"This was long overdue. That show was so boring. Even Muvhango is better."
@_amBYRON said:
"It was boring by the way."
Bongile Mantsai joins Gqebherha: The Empire
According to a previous report from Briefly News, acting powerhouse Bongile Mantsai will join Mzansi Magic's weekday drama Gqebherha: The Empire.
He will act beside the star-studded Xhosa-speaking cast as Luzuko Mxenge's brother. The trailer of his casting was received with excitement, with people thinking he should have gotten the leading role in the first place.
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Source: Briefly News
