Amongst many others, another show whose future hangs in the balance is 1Magic’s telenovela, The River. The storyline is not impressing viewers and writers have been sent back to the drawing board.
A number of Twitter users have been complaining about the repetitive storyline. By the looks of things, the actors are slowly noticing that the ship is about to sink.
The River used to be one of Mzansi’s most favourite and watched TV shows. But as of late, viewers have been dragging it on social media.
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“Season 6 of The River should be the last. They should go all out and produce the best season of the entire run. Fight for money to blow up the mansion is the must. Tshedza is working on a new project anyway so they can afford to let go of The River,” wrote Phil MpheLa.
Season 6 of The River should be the last.They should go all out and produce the best season of the entire run. Fight for money to blow up the mansion is the must 🤣
Tshedza is working on a new project anyway so they can afford to let go of The River
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) October 17, 2022
Mnet released a statement yesterday announcing the departure of Hlomla Dandala who plays Zweli Dikana, Lawrence Maleka who stars as Zolani Dlamini and Tango Ncetezo who plays Paulina Dlomo.
The show wishes them the best in their future endeavours as they move to greener pastures.
“We would like to thank Hlomla, Lawrence and Tango for their priceless contributions to the show, as well as the incredible work that went into giving their characters life.
They all brought professionalism, dedication, presence and charisma to the table, and we have loved working with them on the show.
We look forward to seeing what their adventure holds,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels on M-Net.
Though there have been rumours that three lead actors from The River, including Hlomla Dandala and Lawrence Maleka have quit the telenovela.
1Magic confirmed to Kaya 959 that Lawrence, Hlomla as well as Tango are moving on from the telenovela. To new ventures and some storylines have reached an end.
As an integral part of The River from the beginning. Viewers have enjoyed watching the growth of the actors’ individual characters.
Zweli with his often-well-meaning mishaps which sometimes result in dramatic consequences. Zolani with his fierce love and loyalty that goes a bit too far at times. Paulina whose bold look hides the soft heart of a woman who faces the toughest of battles.
“As three of the top performers in the country, they have given viewers plenty to talk about and be entertained by, from storylines that brought out their characters’ dark sides to softer, lighter moments.”
Their final scenes will air on various dates in the near future.