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Beter as Gister

2026 – nowShow1 season13 episodes

Drama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

Beter as Gister is a South African, Afrikaans-language television drama series which revolves around four families and especially the role of the men in them, inspired by the question: Why are fathers held to a different standard than mothers?

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Corne van Rooyen, Rene van Rooyen
Written by
Tina Kruger, Rene van Rooyen
Produced by
Tascha van der Westhuizen
Music by
Emma van Heyn

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Facts

June 30, 2026 · September 22, 2026 · Still running

First aired
June 30, 2026
Latest episode
September 22, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Afrikaans
Made in
South Africa

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Beter as Gister worth watching?"

Questions about Beter as Gister

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Beter as Gister worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Beter as Gister plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Beter as Gister in English?

Afrikaans

No, it was made in Afrikaans.