Two outlets review Netflix’s first South African “supernovela,” *The Polygamist*. Both descriptions frame the series as focusing less on gaining sympathy for its patriarchal character, Jonasi Gomora, and more on observing the consequences of his actions. The series is presented as beginning with a funeral. Jonasi Gomora is described as already dead at the start, with the women who were connected to him—whether through love, endurance, or both—appearing assembled in mourning. The reviews emphasize that the storytelling is structured around what remains after Gomora’s death, particularly the dynamics and aftermath within the family and relationships he leaves behind. While the sources characterize the show’s perspective and narrative approach, they do not provide extensive plot details beyond the opening premise and the framing of Gomora as a central figure whose presence is understood through the fallout experienced by those around him. Overall, the coverage aligns on the series’ launch point and its stated thematic focus on survivorship and consequences rather than character redemption.