South African drama series The Polygamist is enjoying remarkable international success after climbing to number three among Netflix shows worldwide.
According to production company Stained Glass, the series has also secured the number one spot in 16 countries, underlining its growing popularity with audiences across Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia.
Promotional material released by the producers shows that The Polygamist is currently the top-ranked Netflix series in:
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇧🇸 The Bahamas
🇫🇷 France
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇰🇪 Kenya
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇲🇼 Malawi
🇲🇺 Mauritius
🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
🇷🇴 Romania
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
🇬🇫 French Guiana
The achievement represents a major milestone for South African television production and highlights the global appeal of local storytelling. The series explores themes of love, family, power and relationships within a polygamous marriage — issues that have resonated with viewers around the world.
The show’s strong performance reflects the growing international appetite for African content, with South African productions increasingly gaining recognition on major streaming platforms such as Netflix.
With The Polygamist now ranked third globally and topping viewing charts in 16 territories, the series has established itself as one of South Africa’s most successful recent television exports.
Stained Glass is also behind several acclaimed South African productions, including The Wife, eHostela and Uzalo.
