Dive into January 2025’s must-watch TV shows across various genres. From thrilling revenge dramas to adrenaline-filled truck races, here’s everything you need to know about the hottest new releases on DStv.
Empini: A High-Stakes Revenge Thriller
- Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
- TX Time: 21h00
- Genre: Telenovela, Drama
Plot Overview
Empini takes viewers on an electrifying journey of vengeance and betrayal. This action-packed telenovela centers on Ndoni Themba (played by Nambitha Ben-Mazwi), a troubled private security bodyguard who infiltrates the dangerous world of VIP security to avenge her father’s betrayal. As the story unfolds, viewers are drawn into Ndoni’s perilous quest for justice, asking: how far will she go for revenge?
Key Cast and Characters
- Siyabonga Thwala as Khaya Bhodoza: Ndoni’s mentor and a respected political figure.
- Charmaine Mtinta as Dorah
- Ernest Ndlovu as Enoch
- Owen Sejake as General Moeti
- Angela Sithole as Winnie
- Amahle Khumalo as Nosipho
- Neo Ntlatleng as Uhuru Moeti
Additional cast members include Sandile Mahlangu, Terrence Ngwila, Kabelo Thai, and Joseph Sedibo.
Production
Empini is a Showmax Original produced by Clive Morris Productions. The 52-episode series promises to deliver intense drama, thrilling action, and a gripping storyline.
For more details, visit the TVSA Show Page: Empini.
The Day of the Jackal: A Thrilling Reimagining
- Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
- TX Time: 20h00
- Genre: Thriller, Action, Drama
Synopsis
This modern adaptation of Frederick Forsyth’s classic novel follows the Jackal (Eddie Redmayne), an elite sniper and master of disguise. Tasked with a high-stakes assassination, the Jackal finds himself hunted by Bianca (Lashana Lynch), a skilled British intelligence officer. Their cat-and-mouse chase spans Europe, blending suspense, action, and drama.
Star-Studded Cast
- Eddie Redmayne as the Jackal
- Lashana Lynch as Bianca
- Úrsula Corberó as Nuria: A key figure in the Jackal’s personal life.
Dirty Mudder Truckers: The Ultimate Truck Racing Show
- Channel: Discovery Family (DStv 136)
- TX Time: 20h10
- Genre: Motoring, Reality
About the Show
Get ready for the thrill of underground truck racing with Dirty Mudder Truckers. This high-octane series features the Dirty 7, a crew of top racers in Central Florida, battling challengers from across the country on a treacherous 750-foot mud track.
Meet the Dirty 7
- Chris Libak in Animalistic
- Pete in Chasin’ Paper
- Keith Spiker in Hammerhead
- Randy Priest in Mudstick
- Wes Jr. with his high-flying truck Ridin’ Dirty
- Jimmy in Riddle
- Nick in Grass Money
The show delivers pulse-pounding action as racers vie for cash prizes and bragging rights.
Escaping Polygamy: Season 3
- Channel: S3
- TX Time: 19h00
- Genre: Docu-Reality
Season Overview
Escaping Polygamy returns with Andrea, Jessica, and Shanell, three sisters who escaped the Kingston clan. This season, they help others leave oppressive polygamous sects, facing danger at every turn.
Notable Stories
- A son of FLDS prophet Warren Jeffs seeks to reunite with his estranged mother.
- A mother searches for her daughters hidden within an elite FLDS group.
- A young woman risks everything to rescue her love from the clutches of a polygamous sect.
The premiere episode, “Family Under Fire,” showcases a tense escape mission that could have life-threatening consequences.
Conclusion
January 2025 offers an exciting lineup of TV shows that cater to diverse tastes. Whether you crave action-packed dramas like Empini and The Day of the Jackal, the adrenaline rush of Dirty Mudder Truckers, or the emotional intensity of Escaping Polygamy, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss these captivating stories on DStv!