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Shaka iLembe

2023 – nowShow2 seasons24 episodes

Action & AdventureDrama
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.1
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.1

Summary

Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king, with iterations from his early childhood through to adulthood.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Shaka iLembe episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Flower of eLangeni, 8.8
  2. S1 E2 An Eye for an Eye, 8.4
  3. S1 E3 King Jobe's Wrath, 8.6
  4. S1 E4 Welcome Mlilwana, 9.0
  5. S1 E5 A Zulu Wedding, 8.8
  6. S1 E6 Things Fall Apart, 9.3
  7. S1 E7 A Mother's Love, 8.2
  8. S1 E8 Senzangakhona ka Jama is my Father, 8.9
  9. S1 E9 A Hero Falls, 9.7
  10. S1 E10 ILembe, 8.4
  11. S1 E11 Reap What You Sow, 9.6
  12. S1 E12 Seize Your Destiny, 8.6
  1. S2 E1 The Return of a King, 8.6
  2. S2 E2 To Bend Iron, You Must Heat It First, 8.1
  3. S2 E3 A King Rises, 8.0
  4. S2 E4 My Daughter Is No Lamb, 8.8
  5. S2 E5 Betrayal Is In The Air, 8.7
  6. S2 E6 Into The Lion's Den, 9.1
  7. S2 E7 A Great King Falls, 9.4
  8. S2 E8 No Mercy, 9.8
  9. S2 E9 The Battle of Gqokli Hill, 9.7
  10. S2 E10 A Dark Cloud Descends, 8.8
  11. S2 E11 The Kingdom Grows, 8.3
  12. S2 E12 The King of Kings, 9.9

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Angus Gibson
Written by
Teboho Mahlatsi

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Facts

June 18, 2023 · August 31, 2025 · Still running

First aired
June 18, 2023
Latest episode
August 31, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
Zulu
Made in
South Africa
Available in
20 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Shaka iLembe?"

Questions about Shaka iLembe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shaka iLembe?

It streams in 20 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Shaka iLembe worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 9.1).

Is Shaka iLembe good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Shaka iLembe in English?

Zulu

No, it was made in Zulu.