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Season 1 – Queen Sono

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A highly trained South African spy takes on her most dangerous mission yet while facing changing relationships in her personal life.
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Queen Sono — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Queen Sono's twisty, taut thrills are matched with epic action sequences and soapy delights, making Netflix's first South African series a smashing good time.

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Tambay Obenson IndieWire 03/09/2020
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So consider "Queen Sono" version 1.0 of Netflix's African Originals. It's a somewhat unremarkable start, but there is plenty of room for improvement with future upgrades. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 03/04/2020
Series creator and South African TV comedy veteran Kagiso Lediga achieves a fine balance of action, drama and reflection, and he organically presents socially conservative audiences with progressive perspectives on women, sexuality and religion. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 02/28/2020
For these six episodes, all under 47 minutes for faster binging, it's enough that Queen Sono fits into that familiar-but-distinctive international sweet spot Netflix is carving out. Go to Full Review Keirra Ewah Geeks of Color 04/21/2020
This first season of Queen Sono gifted us with an open-ended dialogue grounded in Black and African liberation. In this spy thriller there is room for this discourse, badass martial arts, and an honest look at neocolonialism. Go to Full Review Jazmin Kopotsha Refinery29 02/28/2020
Queen Sono is more than just an appealing spy thriller. It's a fierce, conscious celebration of black Africa and the women at its heart. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lane M Feb 21 Not Good, not the best acting, better shows to watch, could not finish the series See more tom m 10/31/2021 Reasonably entertaining despite not being the highest quality. I'll likely watch the next season. Once again, it's refreshing to get a perspective outside of the U.S.A. See more 09/11/2020 The show was smart and action packed with a kick-ass female lead (literally). The beautiful views of many major cities throughout the continent of Africa was a welcomed surprise. I look forward to season 2. My only criticism is the unnecessary amount of profanity used by everybody! Sometimes the unleashing of the "F" bomb made no sense at all. Overall, it was a great experience. See more 07/19/2020 Mediocre at best and stereotypical, this show has an interesting premise and great promise. The lack of funding is shown throughout the show and acting is flat or over the top. However, the plot is interesting; Pearl Thusi is great as the lead and shines above everyone else; some scenes have really great fusion of cinematography and score; and with more funding and better casting, this show may stay with us for long. See more a.l.jude p @judebd 07/02/2020 Can appreciate the technical aspects only ! The portraits are horrible especially from the lead character and the rest even not that par with a average B movie. See more 06/07/2020 Very heart stopping....it's like a book you cannot put down.... could not believe all the episodes were over.... I loved every minute of it. See more Read all reviews
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Kagiso Lediga

Creator

Pearl Thusi

Queen Sono

Vuyo Dabula

Shandu

Shane John Kruger

Roelof Botha

Natasha Loring

Sarah

Sechaba Morojele

Dr. Sid

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 28, 2020 I Am Queen Sono Elite spy Queen Sono fulfills an intelligence mission in Zanzibar and makes a shocking discovery about Hendrikus, the man imprisoned for her mother's murder. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 28, 2020 Dying Is Sore Elton Davenport's past comes to light after Queen's reconnaissance mission in Harare unravels; on the heels of tragedy, Ekaterina makes a deal with Shandu. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 28, 2020 The Devil's Toys Pretending to be a journalist, Queen interviews Ekaterina and puts herself in harm's way; Shandu wrestles with his loyalties. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 28, 2020 Rookie In her early days with the Special Operations Group, Queen and Shandu risk their lives protecting a corrupt deputy president. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 28, 2020 Sugar Water When the Johannesburg train station is attacked, Ekaterina spots an opportunity; Queen confronts Sid about her mother's death. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 28, 2020 State of Emergency Queen and her teammates take matters into their own hands to stop an attack; a dangerous visitor knocks on Mazet's door. Details

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Queen Sono — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Kagiso Lediga
Executive Producer
Kagiso Lediga, Tamsin Andersson
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 28, 2020
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