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High Rollers is a South African television drama series-turned-telenovela created by Joshua Rous and Luke Rous and produced by Rous House Productions which is an inter-generational family drama set against the backdrop of the glamorous and backstabbing world of gambling.
Thabang manages to hack into the casino’s bank account and offers Bonnie a choice, she can either be with him, or continue her wild life of scamming casinos. Paul realizes R20-million has been stolen from the casino bank account. Michelle wrestles with her guilt, and then Mhambi arrives with her questions.
Gugu hopes to convince TT that his destiny is to run King’s Casino. Analine supports David and Marcus is buried. Thabang is desperate to escape Kings but then discovers that Bonnie has left him high and dry.
Kenny cautions Gugu and fears she has unleashed the wrath of their ancestors upon him. Linkie becomes Analine’s surrogate for Marcus. Thandi, a young girl from rural KwaZulu, arrives at the casino, looking for TT Mogale.
Gugu must keep TT and Umpathiwenda away from one another. Analine becomes obsessed with making contact with the recipients of Marcus’ organs. Muzi and Thandi are planning a scam on TT.
Gugu realizes there is truth in Umpathiwendaba’s belief that the ancestors were vexed. Dirk will arrange for a letter, written by Analine, to be delivered to Marcus’s organ recipients. But she struggles to find the right words until a drunken David pours his heart out. Muzi and Thandi squat on the casino premises.
The Sangoma’s predictions start coming true. TT starts caring for Thandi. David continues to spiral out of control as he struggles to come to terms with his son’s death.
David meets the recipients of Marcus’ corneas. Gugu catches Muzi and Thandi in a compromising situation. Paul offers Esme a job as “Hotel Manager” in the hopes that she and Ben will reconcile their sacred marriage vows.
After seeing the spark between Thandi and TT, Gugu is determined to get rid of Thandi. In spite of his opposition, David is deeply moved when Bongani (who received Marcus' corneas) comes to the house. He insists that Analine meets him, and she is also overcome with emotion. Paul’s potential buyer for the casino witnesses a fight between Esme and Ben.
Analine apologises to Bongani and introduces him to Michelle. Gugu attempts to enlist Muzi in a scheme to get Thandi fired. Ben hurts Esme by hooking up with Tallulah right in front of her.
TT‘s decision to take action against Thandi has unintended consequences, he battles with guilt and regret at his rash decision. He becomes determined to right his wrong. Analine begins her own investigation of Michelle off Michelle’s reaction to Bongani. Esme and Talullah begin fighting over Ben; neither is willing to back down.
TT’s heart strings are being pulled by the young cleaner, Thandi, and he starts making rash decisions regarding her future, driving Gugu to confront TT. Marcus’ death continues to reverberate as Analine senses Michelle’s involvement, and escalates her pursuit of the kidnappers.
Gugu sews seeds of doubt in Thandi’s mind about Muzi. Will Thandi believe Gugu’s accusations or choose to trust her friend?
In the aftermath of Thandi revealing that she believes she is TT’s daughter, Gugu is in a race against time to stop her from telling this surprising information to TT before she can plan her next move.
Ben is spiralling downward, disillusioned by life and love. Analine refuses to let the hunt for Marcus’ kidnapper die, but her actions impact upon the investigation. Gugu receives confirmation about Thandi’s parentage, leaving her with a difficult decision.
Gugu is ruthless as she works to protect her relationship with TT. Ben seems to be warming towards Esme, until Talullah puts a spanner in the works. Analine stumbles on another clue about the identity of Marcus' kidnappers.
David jumps to conclusions about how Analine spent her drunken night and discovers he's not as clever as he thought when confronted by his new job as a timeshare salesman.
David is forced to sell timeshare to his ex casino staff. After a failed attempt, he comes up with brilliant plan that leads to conflict with Paul. Meanwhile Gugu deals with an incredibly demanding whale and Dhanny hears some news that threatens her relationship with Esme.
David and Analine struggle to make their marriage work and forces from within and without make it harder than it’s ever been before. Gugu tries to push Thandi toward Muzi, until she learns a terrifying truth. Esme finally breaks and confesses to Dhanny the real reason she left Ben.
David gives Analine an ultimatum about her drinking, but then falls back into the old habits that nearly destroyed his marriage.
Old enmities reignite between Paul and David. Gugu gets further confirmation that her ancestors are after her. Ben is offered a very public olive branch by Talullah.
David comes to terms with some of his demons while Analine learns more about the night she went on her binge, with surprising consequences for both of them.
Michelle agrees to a new house guest, but he threatens to take advantage of her good nature. He also threatens to link her to Marcus’s kidnapping.
Analine is desperate for Mhambi to connect Michelle to Marcus’ kidnapping, and no one is more surprised by Mhambi’s deductions than Michelle.
Analine makes a breakthrough in her hunt for Marcus’ kidnappers - but chooses the wrong confidante. Gugu’s mental state is unravelling, and then she stumbles upon her worst nightmare. Esme is pushed to an extreme choice by David’s cruelty.
Analine trusting Pieter with the photo of Denton and Spyker sets off a murderous chain of events. Gugu’s muthi and TT’s prescription drugs, seem to pay off for their love life, but for how long? Esme’s best laid plans for Ben’s party go badly wrong, when she finds herself unable to attend.
Analine puts herself in a life-threatening situation, while Ben’s party gets right out of hand. Gugu’s anxiety leads to some very odd nocturnal behaviour.
Analine finds herself in mortal danger when Denton corners her in the graveyard. She comes up with a desperate offer to win him over... but Denton wants blood. Gugu’s dementia kicks in worse than ever before with terrifying results for Thandi, meanwhile, Tallulah has the time of her life while Esme’s life falls apart.
Analine puts herself in a life-threatening situation, while Ben’s party gets right out of hand. Gugu’s anxiety leads to some very odd nocturnal behaviour.
Analine finds herself in mortal danger when Denton corners her. Gugu’s dementia kicks in worse than ever before with terrifying results for Thandi.
Analine thinks it’s all over when she learns a vital piece of information, but now she is really playing with fire. Meanwhile TT demands his job and his shares back from Paul.
When TT learns about Gugu’s attack on Thandi, he goes to Kenny for help. Talullah’s plan to drive a wedge between Ben and Esme appears to be working.
TT discovers how far Gugu has fallen, and hears the truth about his future. Esme delivers some significantly bad news to Ben.
Analine begins to worry that she’s bitten off more than she can chew, while Gugu’s behaviour becomes increasingly extreme. Talullah keEpisode s Ben wrapped around her little finger.
Analine subtly flirts with Spyker, to extract info about the kidnapping, but Denton interrupts her by turning the diamond heist plan on its head. TT reluctantly gets drawn further into Gugu’s belief in the prediction.
Denton has a new plan for the casino heist, a far more dangerous version. Gugu’s desire for TT to speak to Umphathiwendaba has even more terrifying consequences.
Analine is in a race against time to prove that Denton and Spyker kidnapped Marcus before the heist goes down. Esme discovers that proving Talullah’s duplicity is more difficult than she thought.
Analine propositions Spyker with an offer he can’t refuse, in exchange for Gespuis’s murder weapon. Meanwhile Esme becomes the woman Ben once asked for, the kind that fights for her man.
As the casino heist draws ever closer, Analine and David come up with a dangerous plan to free Analine from Denton’s grasp. Gugu’s paranoia spirals out of control and Kenny and TT fear for her sanity.
Mhambi finds some clues to Marcus’ kidnapping while David hides an important piece of information from Analine about the heist. Will Analine go through with the plans or will she turn herself in?
All hell breaks loose as Denton and his gang storm the casino. No one is safe.
As the hostage crisis develops in Kings Casino, choices are made, bringing both reward and regret. Ben finds the truth inside himself when Esme is threatened.
Post heist, the race is on for some to cover up personal responsibilities, while Paul and Mhambi attempt to unravel the truth. A power struggle breaks out between Ben and Esme.
Mhambi makes a bold decision in her investigation that has unintended consequences for David and Analine. Kenny is forced to confront TT when long hidden feelings come to the fore.
Mhambi forces Denton to reveal his trump card, only to discover that David and Analine have bested him. Gugu tries to make amends in the wake of her injury, but her plans are thwarted.
Mhambi is on the verge of putting Denton behind bars when the Commissioner throws a spanner in the works. Thandi’s PTSD reaches new heights, and Ravi goes ‘all-in’ with Dhanny.
Mhambi learns that trusting her fellow human beings is not always the best idea.
Mhambi makes a deal with the devil. TT’s anger knows no bounds when he discovers the true depth of Gugu’s betrayal.
David’s financial recklessness with regards to the ransom money comes back to haunt his family.
All David’s old insecurities around Paul are re-ignited, while TT’s best intentions to be a good father backfire. Pieter threatens Paul over the reward money.
David continues to woo his wife, and Paul seems incapable of stopping it. Pieter gets his just reward.
Paul makes a proposal to Analine, Analine has a choice: riches or happiness? Pieter discovers that money doesn’t necessarily buy friends.
Analine realizes which brother she really wants to be with. Just as everyone discovers who Thandi actually is.
Ben asks Paul to appeal to Analine to ask her not to marry David. Will Paul finally tell Analine how he feels? Meanwhile Thandi quits her job as Esme’s assistant sighting: “she will not keep a job she did not earn” Maurice (Lekoane Phasumane) tries to warn Pieter against gambling again.
In Gugu’s absence, Paul and TT are forced to dance to the tune of a new whale (Pieter). It’s time for the annual festival of lights to usher in the festive season and Paul and Analine are at logger heads regarding the planning. Muzi, Thandi, Ravi and Dhanny try to figure out ways to make extra money for Christmas presents.
Ernest (Saint Seseli) and Pieter join forces and start on an unbelievable winning streak at the blackjack tables. Ben suspects that they belong to an underground professional gambling group known as The Stack Sharks.
Ernest wants to keep Pieter in his pocket and comes up with a plan to take the Casino down. Paul gets wind of their plans and comes up with a plan to catch Pieter in the act. Will Paul catch Pieter or will her find a way to outsmart him again?
Ernest has taken it upon himself to make a gambler out of Michelle. Pieter tries to warm her. Pieter tries to warn Michelle to stay away. Ravi thinks Dhanny should apply for Gugu’s old job, she doesn’t think it’s a good idea. Ravi does a bit of meddling that gets him into trouble.
Michelle is caught between Ernest and Pieter, both of them warning her from the other. She then realizes she will be indebted to either one of them in the end. The Kings brothers are at logger heads while trying to choose which of them gets to train the candidates for the “whale hunter” position.
Ernest sets up a high stakes game which conflicts with Michelle’s day job. She has to choose. Will she keep going down the rabbit hole with Ernest?
Michelle is desperate to escape Ernest’s grasp. Pieter offers to help and he put all his money on the line for her freedom. Paul and TT come up with a plan to truly see who the best candidate would be for the job. They enlist the help of Victor (Merlin Balie) to be their undercover whale.
Analine wants the family to spend Christmas in the Italian Alps. Their plans have to change when Helena lands up on their door step.
Helena is back and hell bent on getting her family back together. David tells Analine that their holiday is postponed - Analine can sense that Helena is behind this. Helena asks Thandi to keep a secret that Thandi has great difficulty keeping.
Analine is not pleased when she has to host the Kings and the Mogale’s for Christmas dinner. Will the two families put their grudges aside in the spirit of Christmas?
Michelle and Talullah go head to head over an audition, but they seem to have aroused someone’s interest. Thandi keeps Helena’s secret from TT, until she can no more. David and Analine are disgusted by Linkie’s new house guest.
There’s a new high roller in town and he’s got his eyes on Michelle, but Talullah is up to her old tricks again. Thandi walks on thin ice with Esme. Linkie introduces Volbroek (Tiaan Kelderman) to her parents, and has a special request for her uncle Paul.
On New Year’s Eve, Talullah’s savage disappointment becomes Michelle’s triumph. TT may have found a daughter, but that which is found, is not always known. Through the trials of Linkie’s new boyfriend, David finds a long hidden lightness.
There’s a new high roller in town and he’s got his eyes on Michelle, but Talullah is up to her old tricks again. Thandi is walking on thin ice with Esme. Linkie introduces Volbroek (Tiaan Kelderman) to her parents, and has a special request for her uncle Paul.
On New Year’s Eve, Talullah’s savage disappointment becomes Michelle’s triumph. TT may have found a daughter, but that which is found, is not always known. Through the trials of Linkie’s new boyfriend, David finds a long hidden lightness.
Paul warns Dhanny that she better get Quintin (Bradley Olivier) to engage and gamble in the casino if she wants to keep her job. David advises TT not to lecture Thandi about New Year’s or her relationship with Muzi. David walks in on Linkie and Volbroek getting frisky. David’s angry and takes it out on Analine.
TT allows Dhanny to continue to manage Quintin, without Paul’s knowledge. Thandi summons Muzi to help her by reading The Little Prince. He feels he has better things to do with his time. David is convinced Linkie is pregnant when she appears to have morning sickness, he has a man-to-man talk to Volbroek (Tiaan Kelderman).
After finding out that Quintin is checking out, Paul relieves Dhanny of her duties, again. Michelle comes to the rescue and vouches for Dhanny.
David tells Analine he knows about her pregnancy. She reveals that she is still waiting for the test results to confirm it. TT apologises to Thandi for pressurising her to read the book he gave her. He reveals that the reason he was so emotional was because Helena gave him the book as a child and it means a lot to him.
Michelle is worried she ruined her chances with Quintin when she ran out on him. Dhanny urges her to try again. TT asks Thandi to help him with a graduation speech. She’s hesitant, knowing it would require reading. David confesses to Ben that he does not want the baby.
Michelle is on a high now that her relationship with Quintin is back on track despite the seemingly rapid pace their love story is moving at. Mhambi has been brought in by the Kings to investigate Talullah’s fall down the stairs.
TT discovers that Ben’s car tyres have been slashed. Ravi and Dhanny plan an outing with Muzi and Thandi to go to a township Chesa Nyama that evening, but their plans are scuppered when Ravi finds a baby abandoned in the staff room. Dhanny’s having a difficult day with a demanding whale, and with Ravi phoning her constantly about the abandoned baby.
Ben questions whether Michelle knows Quintin or not. Dhanny gets stuck with the baby for the day. Ben and Talullah discover the dark truth behind the flashdrive.
While Ben and Talullah investigate the photos they find on the hard-drive, while Mhambi continues investigating Talullah’s “accident”. Ravi discovers that the baby is a kidnapping victim. Esme suggests to management that they start a butler training program, with Thandi as their first student.
Michelle starts googling Quintin online but finds nothing about him. Thandi learns that the butler program is going ahead with her as the guinea pig. Ravi goes to work but David enforces his suspension.
Quinton is forced to make an admission and his reaction surprises Michelle. Ben thinks he’s identified the stalker. Dhanny comforts a depressed Ravi - is this his big chance?
Quintin covers his tracks, putting an unsuspecting player in Ben’s sights. Things come to a head between Quintin and Michelle. Thandi’s unexpected new skill comes into play in a fraught test with David and Ravi and Muzi launch their entrepreneurial venture.
Kenny is convinced that Michelle has been abducted by Bruce. Ravi helps Thandi study the butler manual, with unexpected results. Paul and TT realise the casino bar is in trouble and need to find a solution.
Quintin plans a surprise birthday party for Michelle. Ravi is working hard on his entrepreneurial venture, but an offer from the Kings makes him consider things. Thandi aces her practical test - but another obstacle looms before she can become a butler.
Ben’s birthday gift for Michelle makes Quintin jealous - and gets Talullah thinking. Esme brings the date of the written butler exam earlier and Thandi freaks out - she must find a solution! Muzi teaches Ravi the finer points of negotiating and sends him to meet Paul and TT.
Quintin’s jealousy over Michelle and Ben’s relationship drives him to dramatic action. Mhambi thinks she knows who sent Michelle the sexy gift. Thandi has an accident on the eve of her written butler test - but just how accidental was it? Analine’s behavior fools David - but what does Paul think?
Kenny makes the dancers weigh in and Michelle gets a shock when she takes her turn on the scale. Quintin overreacts to a fan’s request to Michelle. She retaliates - and there are consequences. Analine goes on a redecorating mission, but Paul isn’t buying it.
Michelle makes an announcement that catches Kenny completely off-guard. Talullah tries to tempt Ben into a romantic spot. Mhambi’s investigation reveals startling news. Pieter irritates David, who can’t hide his disdain.
Michelle must contend with serious heartbreak - but a series of grand romantic gestures changes things. Paul and TT make a plan to attract a younger audience to the casino, creating competition amongst the fame-hungry staff. David returns home to an upside-down house, with Analine missing - what happened?
Quintin’s hotel room is trashed and he’s missing - Dhanny is concerned. Muzi tries to take advantage of Thandi’s good fortune, but she stands firm. Things come to a head between David and Paul over Analine - but where is she?
Dhanny wants to know what happened between Quintin and Michelle. Quintin confronts Michelle when he sees her talking to Ben and tempers flare.
Michelle confronts Quintin about his jealous behaviour and he tries to turn the tables on her. Talullah tries to take advantage of Thandi’s video calamity, but Thandi is convinced she’ll find a way to come back from her humiliation. The burden of running the casino starts to show on Paul - but naked temptation distracts him.
Michelle tries to hide her battered face, but can’t keep the secret for long. TT is angry with the humiliated Thandi but is desperate to find a way to repair things. Paul’s honesty with the staff over wage increases backfires - and Esme is convinced that someone behind the scenes is working against him.
Tallulah keeps Michelle’s secret from Kenny, but is confronted by Quintin. Ben tells Mhambi they can no longer pay her to investigate the stalker, but she vows to continue. Thandi makes a decision about her future at the casino. Paul lets David lead the wage negotiations, but Esme isn’t convinced.
David tells Ben to stay away from Michelle. The police visit the casino after the big fight - but who will leave in handcuffs? TT and Esme discuss ways to help Thandi. Paul’s irritation at the slow wage negotiation makes him turn to Harriet for help, with dramatic consequences.
Paul asks Michelle to get Quintin to drop the charges. Dhanny tests Michelle’s resolve. Thandi takes charge of her education and makes TT proud. David exposes Paul’s plan and puts him between a rock and a hard place - and he tries to turn to Analine for comfort.
Mhambi gets a big break in her investigation. Quintin convinces Michelle to go to Prague with him - but then she learns something shocking about him. Thandi’s video is a hit and sends her confidence rocketing. Harriet brings a buyer to Paul, but TT confronts him.
David holds Quintin while a search warrant is maintained - but a key piece of evidence goes missing. Paul and TT butt heads again and TT turns to the staff to help him take charge. Esme encourages Thandi to stand up for herself, and the roommates clash.
Kenny intervenes to keep Quintin away from Michelle, but only fuels his obsession. Paul meets a valuator in the casino deal and is immediately put on the back foot. Thandi and Mhambi try to figure out the issue behind the water issues at their flat - can Kenny keep up the front?
Paul is frustrated by Busi’s stonewalling and tries to turn the relationship around for the good of the deal. Michelle is unsettled by a series of events that leads to a big decision. The shower wars continue, leading Thandi and Dhanny to join forces.
Not everyone is convinced that Michelle is being honest about Quintin. Paul finds out where Busi got her inside information and confronts the culprit. Thandi and Dhanny continue their battle against Kenny and take the fight to a whole new level.
Tallulah intervenes when Michelle starts freaking out. Mhambi and David set a trap for Quintin - will their plan work? TT takes charge when he can’t deal with Paul’s indecisiveness any longer. Dhanny and Thandi decide to fight dirty
Michelle goes on a date to try to get over Quintin, with disastrous consequences. Paul tries to take advantage of Busi’s feelings towards him - will things work in his favour? Thandi’s amagwinya gives her the upper hand in the flat supervisor battle, but Kenny decides to play dirty.
Mhambi and Thabang track Quintin’s phone, but it’s too late. Kenny receives an SMS from Michelle which causes confusion. Dhanny throws her hat into the ring for the caretaker job, but Ravi lectures her about her motives. Paul hopes his apology to Busi will repair the damage, but TT isn’t convinced.
Mhambi and Thabang realise how much danger Michelle is in and Mhambi pulls out all the stops to find her. Busi delivers her valuation for the casino - will Paul’s apology help the brothers get a fair price? David gives Ben an ultimatum about Talullah. Kenny and Talullah take advantage of confusion between Thandi and Dhanny in the caretaker race.
Quintin is convinced there’s only one way to free himself from his past – will he convince Michelle to follow him? David sets Talullah up in the hope that her true colours will be revealed to Ben. Esme tries to get Dhanny to see the light with a popularity poll.
Paul tries to make amends with Ben, but Ben throws him a curve-ball. Mhambi makes a surprise move to get Dhanny and Kenny back on the same page. Michelle is confronted with dark memories. Talullah’s scheming puts Esme in the firing line.
Paul intervenes at a key moment in the battle between Ben and David. Michelle intervenes when she grows concerned about Mhambi’s wellbeing. Dhanny challenges Kenny to a public debate in the interests of democracy - will he accept the challenge?
Paul offers Busi a bribe in exchange for a higher valuation, but a threat from David gives her pause for thought. Michelle’s friends stage an intervention, with Mhambi urging her to move on with her life. When Talullah sees Kenny may lose the election, she pulls a trick on Esme – will it work?
Busi tries to teach David a lesson but a change of plans sees her forced to try and keep both him and Paul happy. Harriet asks TT to get Mhambi off her case. Kenny takes advantage of his position to push Dhanny and Thandi around - but they’re suspicious of the way the election panned out and decide to investigate.
David realizes that Busi’s feelings for Paul are playing a role in negotiations and tries to use that to his advantage. Mhambi is avoiding TT because of her financial troubles. He pins her down and threats are issued - what will come of it? Kenny stumbles on the ballots and is shocked – but what can he do about it?
David continues to play dirty to win his bet with Paul over Busi. Analine goes to see Paul – but arrives at an awkward moment. Harriet (played by Sophie Ndaba) confronts Mhambi, forcing her to turn to TT. Kenny tackles Talullah over the ballot box - but will he go down in flames with her?
Analine refuses to open up to David and wants to know from Paul why Ben left. TT tells Paul about Mhambi’s suspicions that people are cheating at the tables and the witch-hunt begins. Thandi can’t wait to tell Dhanny that the election was rigged and she takes immediate action.
David accuses Analine of still having feelings for Paul, so she hatches a plan to prove him wrong. Mhambi has a strange encounter with Thandi. Kenny and Talullah try to teach Dhanny and Thandi a lesson.
David’s admission to Analine sheds light on Paul’s relationship with Busi. David isn’t giving Mhambi an easy ride in her new role, as Thandi is run off her feet. Ravi and Thandi refuse to do Dhanny’s maintenance work for her and Kenny makes a play.
Paul and Analine are wracked with guilt and David gets suspicious. TT enlists Kenny’s help in securing the South African Freestyle Showcase for the casino, but his shady behaviour puts TT on alert. Mhambi settles into her role and uses her ‘cop’ instincts to her advantage.
Analine spills the beans to David - but that’s just the start of Paul’s problems. Paul insists on meeting the new CEO and David has to make a plan to stop that happening at all costs. Kenny tries to sabotage the dance competition. Michelle has shocking news for Talullah and Dhanny.
Paul turns his attention to Busi as Analine tries to patch things up with David. Talullah wants Kenny to be her partner for the dance competition, but he won’t budge. Mhambi thinks she’s caught Ravi out - but has she overstepped her bounds?
Paul makes an important decision about Busi - and TT has something to say about it. Talullah’s dance partner drops her and Michelle puts her in touch with a replacement - much to Kenny’s dismay. Mhambi’s apology to Ravi traumatises him even more - can she find another way to make amends?
David keeps trying to sabotage Busi’s attempts to seduce Paul. Kenny gets underhanded over Tyson & Talullah’s choreography. Mhambi is on the warpath when she learns of an instance of sexual harassment at the casino.
Will Paul and Busi finally get it together? There seems to be an obstacle at every turn! Talullah sings Kenny’s praises - but it only makes him feel worse. Mhambi resorts to extreme measures to get TT’s attention.
A guilt-ridden Analine tries to make up with David while Paul begs for a second chance with Busi. Michelle defends Kenny when Talullah bad-mouths him in front of the other dancers. Dhanny invites Esme on a girls’ night out, incurring Thandi’s wrath.
David’s paranoia over Analine and Paul grows, a phone call to Mhambi fails to convince him that he’s wrong. Kenny pushes himself to the brink of exhaustion at dance auditions and reveals his heartbreak over his past with Ramon. Thandi & Dhanny return from their girls’ night a little worse for wear and are a little too honest with Esme.
Analine’s declaration soothes David’s fears, as things heat up between Paul and Busi. TT believes that his dreams and headaches are a message from his ancestors about the sale of the casino. The qualifiers of the South African Freestyle Showcase bring back all of Kenny’s old insecurities. Esme tries to prove to Thandi & Dhanny that she can loosen up.
The plummeting Rand throws a spanner in the works for David in the casino deal, and Busi gives him an ultimatum. Desperate, David tries to trick TT. Linkie does her best to keep Kenny calm, but his past just won’t leave him alone. Esme goes all-out to out-party the girls – and sparks fly with an unlikely person.
TT confronts David about flirting with Busi. Analine overhears the conversation and demands an explanation. Analine asks Paul if he still loves her. Worried about Kenny, Linkie confronts Ramon - with unexpected results. Esme’s wild night has left her with more questions than answers.
Busi delivers news about the casino sale as TT sees the warrior from his dream. Kenny has a painful confrontation with Ramon as Linkie insists she’ll stay the competition with her new friend. Esme tries to apologise to Talullah and tells Ben and Dhanny what she thinks happened on their big night out.
Paul throws a spanner in the works for his and Busi’s travel plans. Analine is excited by the possibility of her and David’s future, but David has other plans. Kenny is taking strain, but he won’t listen to reason. Ramon offers Linkie an ear if she needs to talk to someone. Dhanny gets a new roommate, and Talullah has developed strange eating habits.
Ramon steals rehearsal time from Kenny under the pretense of forcing Kenny to rest, but it only pushes Kenny to work harder - with dramatic results. Analine is happy when Paul tells her about all the letters he wrote her - but never sent - when he was in prison, until he won’t give them to her. TT’s symptoms and visions get worse, but he refuses to deal with the issue - Mhambi is concerned.
TT opens up to Mhambi about his dreams and visions. Paul takes Busi for a picnic at his dream house. Kenny hides his knee injury from Linkie and Michelle and resorts to extraordinary measures to continue with the competition. Esme thinks Talullah is pregnant, but she can’t get a straight answer out of her or Ben.
Busi tells Paul she wants to live overseas, forcing him to choose between her and his dream property. Analine confronts Paul over the letters he wrote her and asks him to be honest with himself.
Analine is upset when David announces he’s applied to be CEO under the new owners without consulting her. Paul and Busi get closer as they work on the house together.
Busi reads Paul’s letter to Analine and puts her foot down. Analine offers to help Paul with Busi – but what are her real motives? Dhanny knows something is up with Kenny and sets about finding out more. An honest conversation with Thandi helps Talullah make a decision about her pregnancy.
Rumours over the sale of the casino spread like wildfire amongst the staff and in the midst of the chaos Paul and Analine have a dramatic miscommunication.
After an all-night negotiation with the casino workers’ union, Paul finds Analine waiting for him in the car park. Determined to expose Kenny, Dhanny sets up a ’sting operation’ - but he finds an unexpected saviour.
The misunderstanding with Busi - which he fails to correct - causes Paul even more anxiety. Paul turns to Analine for answers with inevitable circumstances - but things go wrong, very quickly.
Paul wants to come clean with David, but Analine won’t let him. Busi gives Paul a chance to admit what’s going on - will he take it? Kenny is upset when he finds out everyone is betting on Ramon to win and decides to sabotage the competition.
David makes a promise to Busi about Paul and Analine to force through the sale. Analine makes a dramatic decision about her future with David. Ramon’s dance partner falls ill after drinking one of Ravi’s shakes – did Kenny have something to do with it?
David uses Analine as a bargaining chip with Paul in an attempt to force his hand over the casino sale. It’s the final day of the dance competition, and Ramon is still trying to convince Kenny to reveal the extent of his injury to Linkie.
David continues to squeeze Paul for his shares. Ben asks to meet Analine - but Analine has a lot to tell him, too. Analine reacts when she finds out about Paul’s deal with David.
While Paul is pressuring Analine to sign the papers, Linkie is on a mission to keep her parents together. David tries to get Busi to stop the casino sale, but she wants something in return. Ben and Esme unite to resolve a crisis, leading Dhanny to attempt to play matchmaker. Talullah asks Thandi to help her find more termination medication.
Busi warns David that double-crossing her will cost him dear. Mhambi warns TT that he needs to be sure he’s fulfilling his destiny. Analine must choose between love and money. Talullah is forced to resign and move out of Kenny’s flat - but she’s not bothered because she’s convinced Ben will look after her.
Busi asks David for a job in the casino, before confronting Analine about what’s been happening with Paul. Talullah outlines her plan for getting Ben to marry to her, to Kenny. Dhanny and Ravi have a blow-out. Ravi tackles Esme about the uniform issue, but she takes the wind right out of his sails.
Busi tells TT she can help him get David’s shares - and control of King’s Casino. David gets desperate and has an altercation with Busi.
David goes into ‘damage control’ mode and tries to get Busi to go along with his story. Thandi tries to get Busi to tell TT the truth.
TT’s health continues to deteriorate, but he’s forced to focus on business when Busi challenges him over David. Kenny tackles him over his health issues and forces him to take action.
David’s lack of remorse angers TT. The brothers meet and a startling revelation forces TT’s hand. Ben needs to explain the time he’s been spending with Talullah, to Esme. Thandi offers Mhambi help with the fitness test, with disastrous results.
TT escalates the battle against his brothers when they brush him off. Will his decision help him break the curse? Ben and Esme wrestle with Talullah’s ultimatum.
Kenny is concerned that TT may not have placated his ancestors. Paul and David team up against TT - but will their plan work? Talullah gleefully spreads her news, devastating Esme in the process. David and Linkie fall out, forcing her to fend for herself.
An unexpected visitor from his father’s village turns TT’s world upside-down. Linkie confronts Talullah over Ben, but she quickly turns the tables when she finds out Linkie is looking for work.
TT ask’s Busi and Kenny’s advice over the shock offer from the Elder. David and Paul get into a fight, forcing TT to choose between his heritage and Kings Casino. Linkie is in trouble with Kenny, who reads her the riot act. Talullah cleverly blackmails Ben into finding a new ring.
TT reveals his decision to David, Paul and Busi, but swears them to secrecy. Busi gets things rolling behind the scenes, resulting in a confrontation between Thandi and TT. Kenny isn’t sure Ben will fall for Talullah’s act. Linkie hires Ravi to stand in for her, causing tension with Dhanny.
With TT’s departure looming, David cozies up to him to secure the CFO position - but TT has already set other plans in motion. Talullah pressures Ben to repair the relationship between her and his family. Linkie is starting to think she isn’t cut out to be a stage manager.
David asks Paul to convince TT to change his mind about the board - but TT has his own agenda when it comes to Paul. A heated board meeting ends with a major shift in power. Analine asks Esme for advice about Ben and tries to mend things with Talullah. Kenny offers Linkie a way out of the stage manager job she hates.
David and Busi hatch a plan to sabotage Thandi, but TT hears about it and puts safety measures in place. Ben asks Paul for advice about marrying Talullah. There’s a new whale at Kings Casino - Kenny is smitten, Dhanny is swept off her feet, but is all that glitters, gold?
Busi and David’s struggle for ascendancy continues - and David thinks he may have gained the upper hand when he discovers some interesting information in the casino’s financial records. Ben steams ahead with plans for the engagement dinner, but each invitation throws up a new dilemma. Jakes (Thapelo Mokoena) and Thandi lock eyes for the first time - how will it end?
David drops a financial bombshell on Busi, forcing her to make tough decisions. The engagement party goes ahead, and tensions rise. Mhambi digs a little deeper into Jakes’ history and has some interesting news for Dhanny and Ravi - and there are repercussions.
Busi asks the HOD’s to reveal her decision to the staff, attempting to enlist Paul’s help in softening the blow. Analine’s conscience gets the better of her over the engagement party, but is the relationship between the family and Ben & Talullah too far gone? Dhanny confronts Jakes, but he swiftly turns the tables.
The hate mail Busi received has her riled up, and there’s no stopping her from initiating a witch hunt. Talullah works even harder than before to drive the wedge between Ben and his family. Dhanny thinks she has solved her ‘Jakes problem’ - but is she going to be rid of him so easily?
Paul seeks comfort from Analine, but her reaction catches him by surprise. Busi pushes forward with plans for retrenchments - but who will be leaving? Talullah plays the martyr with Ben, drawing him closer to her. Jakes plays his trump card with Busi, leaving Dhanny scrambling for excuses.
Paul is furious that Jakes was hired without his approval - but Busi puts him in his place. The HOD’s mutiny when they get new responsibilities - but no more money. The flat mate battle continues because Ben’s using Kenny’s lounge as a bedroom. Analine sneaks into David’s house for some ‘me time’.
Moby’s (Jaques De Silva) list of demands is driving Dhanny crazy, but she refuses Jakes’ help because she thinks he’s trying to sabotage him. Talullah is playing housewife, but Ben isn’t playing along. Analine isn’t coping with her restrictive living conditions, but can Paul do anything about it?
Moby (Jaques De Silva) mistakes Dhanny for Jakes’ assistant, which causes friction. Busi intervenes and David offers Dhanny the chance to form an unholy alliance.
Jakes is tired of babysitting Moby and tries to palm him off on Dhanny, with disastrous consequences. Ben takes Talullah to the doctor, but Kenny won’t let him off the hook for claiming she was crying wolf.
Dhanny frantically searches for David, while Thandi tries to get her job back from Jakes. Things between Ben and Talullah boil over. Paul’s behaviour has Analine suspicious, so he takes romantic steps to ease her mind.
Jakes and Busi fight over Moby, who’s on his way home after his Uncle cut him off. Jakes has other ideas though, and hustles to keep his whale at Kings.
Dhanny finds an unlikely ally in her battle against Jakes and plants a seed of doubt in Thandi’s mind. Ben is fed up with Kenny’s hard-partying ways, leading to a flatmate bust-up.
Jakes sells his expensive car and fancy watch to put down roots. David is laying a trap for Busi and Jakes - but Dhanny can’t figure out why. Ben asks Talullah to stay away from Kenny’s alcohol-fuelled parties, leading to a row between the flatmates.
Busi asks Mhambi to look into Jake’s sudden windfall. Moby reveals his distrust of Jakes, who must pull something out of the bag to maintain his position of power. Analine receives some distressing news about Ben and Talullah. Paul’s secrets start to strain his relationship with Analine.
Thandi steals Dhanny’s whale list and hands it over to Jakes, who makes a massive play. Talullah opens up to Kenny about her past. Ben finds an apartment - but Talullah has reservations. Denton uses Paul’s vulnerability to his benefit, leaving the latter with a difficult decision to make.
Thandi makes another bold move and must find a way to talk herself out of trouble. Analine reaches out to Ben, but he isn’t interested - until a chance to secure some of his trust money, presents itself. Paul confesses everything to Analine in the hope of gaining some redemption.
Dhanny plants a seed in the hope of turning the staff against Busi. Jakes confronts Thandi over Moby. Talullah wants to reconcile with the King family - will she be able to convince Ben to make things right? Paul is upset over his altercation with Analine - and Denton takes advantage of his guilt.
Thandi tries to get some information out of Mhambi, but all she does is arouse suspicion. Her day doesn’t get any better when she receives a violent threat. Talullah shows her maternal side, drawing Ben ever closer.
Dhanny walks into a dangerous situation, leading her to question her involvement in David’s scheme. Busi wonders whether Jakes’ feelings for Busi may go beyond the professional.
Busi hauls Jakes over the coals for losing whales. Thandi tries to comfort him, but things don’t go to plan. Moby’s bodyguard threatens Thandi and a physical confrontation ensues. Ben and Talullah have a disagreement about the birth arrangements. Paul and Analine make plans - but they clearly have different agendas.
Jakes’ altercation with Moby’s bodyguard has given him hero status with the staff, but Busi is less than impressed. Analine mediates between David and Ben, while Talullah starts to panic. Denton reaches out to Paul one last time…
David tells Busi that she backed the wrong horse. Thandi shows her romantic intentions, while Busi also gets an amorous offer. Analine tries to make peace between Ben and David. Paul makes a decision about Denton’s parole hearing and embraces his faith.
Busi and Jakes are playing a high-stakes game - who will blink first? Analine is uneasy about Ben and Talullah’s growing rapport and lashes out. Analine has good news for Paul, but he has news of his own - and she’s not going to like it.
Kenny runs interference for Talullah with Ben, despite his misgivings. David asks Paul to bring back Vikash, but Paul suspects his motives aren’t pure. Linkie is back, but she’s hiding something - and David has set his mind to figuring it out…
Talullah is doing everything she can to keep the news from Ben. She has a run-in with David which arouses his suspicions and he puts Dhanny on the case. Paul tries to stand his ground with Busi, but she’s not taking any prisoners. Analine and David plan to read Linkie the riot act, but she’s nowhere to be found…
Analine acts as Talullah’s self-appointed pregnancy advisor and offers Ben some advice. Talullah and Kenny hatch a plan. Busi takes Ben to task after he threatens a punter, asking where his loyalties lie. David refuses to let Linkie go online, so she turns to Thandi for help - but Thandi has her own concerns.
Talullah is almost caught out, so she convinces Ben to move up the wedding date. David is suspicious and is determined to unearth Talullah’s secret. Mhambi points out to Busi that she hasn’t dealt with her feelings for Paul, leading to an awkward encounter between the pair.
David gives Ben an antenuptial contract to test Talullah’s agenda. Paul tries to mediate between Esme and Talullah. Paul asks Busi for relationship advice, with disastrous consequences. Thandi steps in to get Linkie back on track.
Talullah prepares for the wedding, but she’s struggling to keep up the charade. Mhambi tries to counsel Busi over Paul - but things bubble over. Linkie still doesn’t trust Thandi’s motives, but her work ethic nevertheless impresses Analine and David.
Talullah resorts to ever more drastic measures to keep her secret and Ben makes an important decision about who his best man will be. Busi opens up to Mhambi about her feelings for Paul.
Kenny has a warning for Talullah, but she is adamant she won’t falter so close to the finish line. Analine arrives unannounced for Talullah’s scan, forcing some scrambling.
Talullah tests the waters with her doctor about letting him in on her scam. She survives one scare - will she make it through a second?
Thandi gives Talullah an ultimatum over Ben. Analine and Paul have a heart-to-heart when David spills the beans about the divorce. Thandi ditches fellow bridesmaid Linkie and forces her to go to the pre-wedding dinner alone. Jakes arrives for a meeting with the big boss.
Ben sees something in Paul and Analine that he’s missing with Talullah. There’s bridesmaid turmoil as Linkie is acting up and Thandi is AWOL. Jakes is worried that Denton won’t share the details of his plan. Kenny tries to talk Thandi round, but Thandi is on a mission to expose Talullah’s ruse.
Ben and Talullah’s big day has arrived - and the romance in the air is affecting the guests too! Talullah ropes in her doctor to keep it all from falling apart at the last minute.
Talullah steps her lies up to a whole new level - even Kenny is shocked. Thandi is horrified and threatens to expose everything. Jakes has to massage the truth in his report-back to Denton after his seduction of Thandi goes awry.
Talullah’s Doctor tries to explain what happened, to the family, but Thandi tests him. Esme is upset at hearing the news from Kenny. Jakes tries to seduce Busi again - will the third time be the charm? Vikash asks Paul for a job for AJ. Kenny and Dhanny fall out over the dancers’ costumes.
Guilt is driving Talullah towards a confession - but Thandi has her own plans. Busi gives Jakes some advice on what women really want and he tries to put his newfound knowledge into practice immediately. Kenny has had enough of Dhanny’s power trip and escalates things to David.
Jakes finally gets what he wants. David and Paul have a bust-up over Busi’s management style. Denton reveals Jakes’ next mission. Ben and Talullah say an emotional farewell, and when Thandi tries to reveal Talullah’s lie, she finds herself backed into a surprising corner.
David is growing increasingly alienated from job and family - leading to a big decision. Jakes finds himself playing two dangerous games - with Busi and Thandi. Ben and Talullah discover Paul and Analine’s secret - but her joy is tempered by having to keep a lid on her dealings with her doctor. Dhanny’s whales are missing - and she has AJ in her sights.
Busi has an uneasy meeting with Denton - made worse when David spots his enemy. David enlists Mhambi’s help and she makes a discovery with far-reaching consequences.
Mhambi is AWOL - and David is worried. Jakes causes a scene with Dhanny at Denton’s insistence, which earns them both a dressing-down. Esme extends an olive branch to Talullah, but she’s having none of it. Kenny rallies the staff to get Dhanny fired, and fireworks ensue.
It’s David vs Denton - and Mhambi’s life is at stake! Ben hasn’t arrived for yet another shift, and Dhanny manipulates Esme into investigating. Esme has a run-in with Talullah and makes an important decision. Dhanny seeks David’s help in dealing with the staff, AJ and Vikash.
With Mhambi’s death confirmed, David has Denton - and his spies - in his sights. Esme loses her cool when everyone continues to treat her with kid gloves whenever Ben comes up. Vikash makes a decision about signing the petition against Dhanny, while Thandi intervenes with AJ.
David interrogates Jakes, who’s playing a dangerous game. Vikash sets a trap at David’s insistence and tests the loyalty of the Kings Casino staff. Esme rallies the staff, but Kenny isn’t buying it. Listless Talullah is lounging around at the hotel, but perks up when the first signs of her newfound fortune appear.
David’s investigation is derailed by Busi’s confession that she’s sleeping with Jakes. Thandi is devastated by the news. Esme does a thorough job of organising Mhambi’s memorial; but her efforts are not appreciated.
Pam gives Busi the results of the first checks she’s done and Esme is flagged for attention. Thandi says goodbye to Mhambi in a beautiful way and David swears revenge on Denton.
During the background check interview Pam gives Jakes a message from Denton: do not contact him directly. Busi announces that one-on-one staff interviews will be conducted as part of the background check process, sending Dhanny and Esme into a panic.
Paul wants to know if he has David’s support, but David keeps him guessing. When he asks Busi for the Henshaw report she tells him off and Paul asks David for advice.
David wants the “Green File” report by the end of the day. Denton and Pam send their army of high-end prostitutes into King’s. Busi offers Esme an opportunity to prove herself on the casino floor, and she cannot help but jump at the opportunity.
Pamela wants to proceed with the next phase of their plan but Denton is cautious. Vikash sees through Esme’s front of not wanting to work on the floor and in his meeting with Busi he recommends Esme as a croupier. Talullah, inspired by the magazine questionnaire, visits a children’s home and makes wild offers to help out.
David is set on finding the source of the influx of prostitutes, but isn’t allowed free reign to conduct an interrogation. Busi gets Esme to resign from her post as Head of Housekeeping without delay so she can move back on to the floor as a croupier.
Jakes is sent on a vital, life-saving mission, but will need Thandi’s help if he’s to succeed. Esme finally plucks up the courage to oppose David and make her own decisions about her future, but David’s not willing to let her go. Analine has no choice but to step in and save Talullah from the consequences of her actions.
When Paul finds an overdosed guest in a penthouse he sets out to investigate the matter, not knowing the disaster it can lead to.
Paul and David have a firm suspect but no way to prove their suspicions. Busi wants to call a press conference, but David suggests a different strategy that may make more sense in the long run.
Kenny warns Esme about Dhanny; and Paul and David find common ground. AJ surprises Esme and Analine forms a special bond with a baby. Denton makes his evil plan known to Jakes. There are trying times ahead for Chastity (played by Boity Thulo).
Jakes is in a desperate fix and needs to convince Thandi to help him in spite of the fact that she no longer wants anything to do with him.
Esme introduces a secret Santa project only to get bitten badly by it. Talullah comes up with a wicked plan and Kenny warns her to learn from others mistakes but Talullah refuses to listen.
Denton makes a request that doesn’t sit well with Jakes. Analine makes a bold move and Paul is worried that she’s risking too much. Esme finds out who her secret Santa is and it couldn’t have been any worse than what she got...
Denton is still on a serious mission to find Chastity. He finds out who knows and plays games to get to the truth. Jakes finds himself in a dangerous situation and has to take a huge gamble. Paul is haunted by his recent actions while David thinks Paul did the right thing.
Thandi needs to hide from Jakes the fact that Chastity is missing. Esme is asked by Busi to fill in as pitboss over Christmas but is being pulled in different directions by Dhanny and AJ. Paul offers to prepare a special dinner for Analine and the family. Denton is spotted in Kings Casino, once again.
Chastity shares some insight about her work with Thandi and gives her advice on using her sexuality. This offers the two women a bonding experience which may help Chastity to stay out of trouble. Talullah finally gets her hands on the long-awaited magazine article, but it is not exactly what she hoped for.
With Denton sending one of his crony's into the casino, time is running out for Chastity. Esme hasn’t pitched for her shift and the consequences are disastrous.
Denton makes a deal with Jakes for Chastity’s freedom, but there’s a twist. Thandi finds the ideal hiding place for Chastity and Jakes reminds her they’re dealing with dangerous people.
Busi heads off a potential PR mess for Kings before it blows up. But, while the Kings put out fires, Denton is not thwarted, as his second plan is seamlessly in motion.
Denton pays Kings a visit, this time to extend an invitation to the brothers. Although Pam’s business with Kings is closed there is a matter she’d like to discuss with Busi in private.
It’s girl power all the way as Busi and Pam unite in driving the initiative forward. David thinks he’s got one up on Denton when he wangles a visit from the Gambling Board - but he’s shocked to find an inspector at his very own casino.
The investigation into Kings Casino threatens to expose events that could have far reaching consequences. To their surprise, Paul and David are offered help out of this mess by an unlikely ally.
Thandi asks Jakes a life-changing question and Talullah tells Kenny about her new ‘job”. Vikash consoles a downtrodden Paul and Esme takes a bold, new step.
Jakes feels the heat as he is pulled this way and that way to reveal Thandi helped him and Chastity at the scene of Harry August’s overdose. Will Jakes succumb and give Thandi up to save his flailing position at Kings?
Jakes has put Denton’s plans at risk by protecting Thandi, but he’s certain he’ll still come out on top, until Inspector Goole puts pressure on Paul to fire Jakes.
Denton is furious and willing to take extreme actions. David runs into a brick wall and alienates his strongest ally. Dhanny makes a devilish deal that could harm more than help her in the long run and Jakes shows wisdom beyond his years.
Dhanny presents David with a plan to save her own skin, but she needs David’s buy in. Paul is concerned about Thandi and Jakes’ relationship so he takes matters into his own hands, literally.
Dhanny presents David with a plan to save her own skin, but she needs David’s buy in. Paul is concerned about Thandi and Jakes’ relationship so he takes matters into his own hands, literally.
Denton ruins Jakes plans. Esme is underpaid by Kings and Pam takes action. Dhanny struggles to find out what David’s deepest and darkest secrets are. Talullah is angry with Ben for avoiding her but doesn’t tell him why.
Ben, whose private life is not getting any less complicated, is wrangled in to assist Esme in her hour of need. However, offering an olive branch to an ex is not the easiest task. When Ben pours his heart out to AJ, their every move is watched.
Thandi gets scary advice from AJ and Ben finally makes a stand. Esme gets a surprise visitor and Dhanny has a difficult decision to make.
David struggles with the realisation that being honest with Dhanny may have cost him a lot more than he’s willing to pay. Denton plays Esme masterfully, being completely open with her, but reminding her how misplaced her loyalty to the Kings is.
Jakes and Paul are preparing for the impending “Bout of Honour” with Vikash playing a pivotal role, but before it happens, a crucial blessing of this fight must take place.
Paul and Jakes face off in the ring while David and Busi face off in the boardroom. Talullah manipulates Vikash and AJ nearly uncovers a secret.
After Paul looks more positively at Jakes and Thandi’s romance, the two lovebirds cross a major milestone in their relationship. Dhanny tries to renegotiate the terms of her agreement with David.
Esme’s world is thrown out of kilter during her first day working for Denton as he throws her into the deep end from the moment she steps foot onto the premises. Meanwhile, Talullah’s suspicions are proving true, she just doesn’t know it yet.
Thandi and Paul try to save Esme from the Queen of Hearts. David makes Esme an offer to stay and be his informant. Busi’s concerned for Dhanny’s safety as Dhanny gets closer to David. Ben tells AJ that he thinks she’s hot while Analine assures Talullah that Ben won’t leave her.
Esme surprises David and Jakes feels rejected by Denton. Ben pushes Talullah to the edge and Dhanny and Busi share some revelations about David.
Busi and Paul refuse to be involved in Denton’s poker tournament, much to David’s annoyance, but Paul has to change his tune when Kings gets a surprise visitor.
Jakes is desperate to play for the Kings at the Queen of Hearts tournament, despite major resistance from the top. An unexpected ally, however, may be a game changer and could affect the outcome of Jakes’ struggle.
Esme takes centre stage while Jakes considers taking a back seat. Busi gives David a scare and Kenny takes the fight to the ‘streets.
The pressure to win the tournament causes Jakes to rethink his actions - especially when dark forces come into play. Esme finds out the hard way that the grass is not always greener on the other side. David takes his relationship with Dhanny to a new level and Talullah does the same with Ben.
Kings sends a representative from management to attend the QOH poker tournament. Thandi and Jakes has their first spat after becoming a couple. David uses Dhanny’s assets to do some spying.
Denton asks Esme to put him in the poker game and is subsequently allowed to join, which results in him and Jakes going head to head. Dhanny learns that David doesn't completely trust her and consequently, questions their partnership. AJ relentlessly tries to find out what the Convergence is.
Jakes is playing a dangerous game as he lets playing and winning at the tournament distract him from the deal struck with Denton: to lose Kings money. Dhanny and David’s growing bond catches Esme’s eye and she’s intrigued. Having left his wife to go to Durban, Ben focuses on having a good time while she’s away, worrying Kenny.
Jakes’ subordination drives a wedge between Denton and Esme and it is Pam who must again try to save the day. Dhanny and David explore their relationship, which could well change forever. To prove he is still young enough to party with the best, Kenny makes a drastic move.
Denton’s sights shift towards the future and he enlists Pam’s expertise in order to secure his next prize. David and Dhanny continue their dangerous exploration of her darker side and while the cat’s away, the mice are behaving like rats during the time of convergence.
Jakes gives Thandi the responsibility of planning the spending of his poker winnings. David’s attraction to Busi is reignited and Dhanny has to bear the brunt for it. The Convergers are taking strain, all of them, yet they continue partying. Meanwhile, Esme thinks she is tough but she has no idea what she is about to get herself into.
Denton wants to update his database of the Kings security, and Jakes is tasked with getting the relevant information. Dhanny and Busi try their hand at a friendship, during which time Dhanny asks what David is like in the sack.
Jakes makes it clear to Denton in no uncertain terms that he's tired of the way Denton's been treating him. Thandi has plans of her own and Paul puts Jakes before a choice. Dhanny confides in Busi, but is Busi using Dhanny's trust to manipulate her?
Kenny makes a damning discovery about Talullah and Jakes chooses sides. Busi finds out how close Dhanny and David really are. Denton finds his way into Kings.
Jakes and Denton are working in perfect unison again, until Denton tells Jakes the final details about his campaign against the Kings. David and Dhanny turn up the heat on Busi and Busi’s never felt so isolated before... until she calls for help.
Jakes becomes aware of a looming danger and realizes that Denton doesn’t take rejection well. Talullah takes her marriage by the horns and fights for her man. Busi finds getting her brother to come work with her is not going to be an easy task.
Jakes comes clean to Thandi about Denton, but lies to her about who Denton is after. AJ tells Ben that maybe him kissing her is a good idea. And Busi questions the purpose of Luther's challenge, learning more about his recent past.
Jakes finds Denton to be a tough negotiator. After her and Ben’s ‘break-up’ AJ finds consolation in her friendship with Kenny. And Linkie finds out Ben may be able to get himself off the hook with Talullah, but he has other plans.
Jakes feels the heat from Thandi and Paul and Esme has to make an important decision. Busi’s frustrations rise as she struggles to solve Luther’s riddle.
While Jakes fights to hold onto Thandi, Ben and Talullah hit a milestone. Analine discovers Linkie’s reason for wanting to go away on holiday. Esme makes a major decision and Busi embarks on a journey that’s set to change her life.
Jakes finds himself on the outs with Paul and Thandi, but he’s not ready to give up on his relationships with them. He keeps himself in Thandi’s space and offers Paul a useful piece of information.
David informs Analine of Linkie’s Christmas ultimatum. Thandi is furious at Jakes for accepting Analine’s invitation. Luther discovers that Busi’s choices are money based. Linkie learns that Denton owns the Queen of Hearts and questions Esme’s loyalty.
Jakes arrives to spoil Thandi’s Christmas preparations. Luther reveals what he knows to Busi but in so doing has to uncover his source. Frank has reneged on his deal with Esme, and her patience is wearing very thin. Esme gives Frank an ultimatum.
Jakes finds himself at a crossroads, having to decide whether to stay or leave for love. But Denton arrives back in town and Jakes' world is about to change.
Analine’s Christmas Eve looks like a recipe for disaster, especially when David fishes for info on Jakes’ past. Luther asks Busi about the casino life and her happiness. Esme makes a bold move against Frank’s advice and tries to make plans for Christmas with Dhanny.
Busi presents Luther to the Council as a prospective head of security. Esme takes money matters into her own hands. Ben oversteps the line with Talullah, humiliating her in front of his family. Ben wants to make amends, but is he just creating more problems.
Ben has big news for Paul. Talullah and Linkie reaches a milestone, but Talullah’s mind is on a more sinister issue. Paul offers Thandi some business insights which may well affect Luther and Busi. Esme starts playing with fire.
Things seem to be going well in the Kings household, word is spreading and Ben and Talullah are happier than ever but, unbeknownst to Talullah, someone discovers her deceit.
Linkie considers confronting Talullah about the contraceptive pills she found and looks for an ally. Paul suspects Luther knows about his and Busi’s past and tries to confirm this. And Dhanny, after going through the books has only bad news for Esme.
Linkie plants a seed of doubt in Ben’s mind about Talullah. Luther suggests an alternative to eradicating the Gloaming Worm that is very risky. He needs Paul’s backing though. And Esme gives Frank an ultimatum.
Linkie considers confronting Talullah about the contraceptive pills she found and looks for an ally. Paul suspects Luther knows about his and Busi’s past and tries to confirm this. Dhanny, after going through the books has only bad news for Esme.
Linkie plants a seed of doubt in Ben’s mind about Talullah. Luther suggests an alternative to eradicating the Gloaming Worm that is very risky. He needs Paul’s backing though. And Esme gives Frank an ultimatum.
Talullah scrambles for a way to get out of the visit to the fertility clinic. Meanwhile Esme gets a new partner in helping her solve the Frank situation and Luther and Paul bond, only to hit a speed bump.
Ben makes a bold move to get him closer to Talullah but Kenny rains on Talullah’s parade. Acting on Busi’s tip, Luther doubles down. The Frank and Esme showdown comes to a head with a surprising result.
Armed with new resolutions, Ben and Talullah continue their quest to become the ace Power Couple of twenty seventeen. Paul makes Luther an interesting offer and Esme proves to be tougher than she looks when she sticks to her guns.
David surprises Ben regarding his career move. Talullah's involvement with Analine's charity grows. While Esme’s suspicion increases, Pam gives Frank devious advice on how to get his job back. Ben demands to know what went wrong between Paul and Jakes. Will Paul confess?
Talullah finds her calling and Ben gets his test results back from the fertility clinic. Luther tries to win Thandi over while Esme finds out something disturbing. Talullah makes a silly mistake and lands herself in trouble.
Is Esme being won over by the dark side? Dhanny seems to think so. Luther continues to win over the Kings when he recognises Thandi’s greatest fear, and uses it to his advantage. Talullah and Ben seem to be reconciling. Until Ben makes a devastating discovery.
While Talullah and Ben’s marital struggles worsen, Paul and David are at odds as to how Ben should handle the problem. Thandi further enlists Luther’s help and surprises Jakes with her view of the future. Denton gets what he asks for but isn’t happy about it at all.
Ben finds himself homeless and in need of solace. Thandi is suspicious of Luther’s impression of Jakes. Denton wants Esme to start getting her hands dirty. Paul tries to stage an intervention to save his son’s marriage.
Talullah’s confession proves to have dire consequences. Luther and David play a game that forces Busi and Paul to act. Esme and Denton make a long term pact and Esme gets unexpected news that will affect her future.
Ben and Talullah run through the divorce contract. David tests Luther in the Eye in the Sky but Luther catches David off guard. And Denton tells Pam he is going ahead with his plan with Esme, which is to have dire consequences for his target.
A stubborn Ben ignores David’s warnings and Pam attempts to harm Kings. Luther gloats over his first victory over David but Busi warns him not to be too confident. David plays dirty with Luther and catches him off guard.
Pam comes up with a dark solution to Denton’s problem. Thandi plays an ace and wins. Vikash lands Talullah in an awkward situation. David makes a play to get rid of Luther but ignores his advice and ups the ante.
Denton puts his foot down with Pam. Talullah overhears a conversation which plants a seed of doubt in her. Kenny threatens Talullah’s happiness. David plays his ace but gets a surprise when Luther shows his hand. Paul and Thandi receive an unexpected visitor with a surprising agenda.
Jakes and Thandi’s love is tested when she isolates him. Thandi finds herself between two fires. Frank’s to solve the Denton/Jakes situation but it blows up in his face.
Jakes’ eagerness to impress leads to him failing an important test. Pam comes up with a scheme that may have potentially grave consequences. Ben runs into a brick wall and is forced to re-assess his standing at Kings Casino. Luther and David’s battle takes a new and damaging turn.
Jakes is determined to meet TT but quickly learns how fiercely protective TT is of his daughter. Ben is desperate to be a whale hunter but gets resistance from all sides. David faces off with Luther but later realizes the extent of Luther’s reach in his personal life.
Frank tries to get Denton to include him in work that Jakes used to do but Denton shuts him down. Paul wants David to be more proactive in helping Ben, but David thinks he knows what's best for Ben. Busi realises that her raunchy emails to David may also have been leaked.
Pam plays Frank and Denton with evil intent. Busi surprises Jakes and Paul with the way she treats Jakes. Jakes finds himself in unknown territory and has to rely on others’ help. Luther takes his campaign to a new level and forces David to do what he hates.
TT returns with a mysterious agenda. David is desperate to find out what TT plans and recruits an unlikely ally to help. Luther runs into a new opponent and Ben forms a new alliance that could spell the end of a friendship.
David and Busi pre-empt the reason for TT’s meeting and throw him a curve ball. Ben and Dhanny start clashing, Ben gets advice and tries a completely unexpected approach to restore the peace. And Luther finds himself in an unexpected predicament.
TT’s decision puts severe pressure on Thandi and she finally makes a decision about taking up his offer. Denton gets to regret past decisions. Pam’s evil plan takes a leap forward but at a price. Ben is in luck for a change, but Luther has to face an unexpected change.
Denton makes a mistake in the way he’s treating Frank. Pam gains a lot of ground and gets good news. David forms an unlikely alliance. Ben grabs an opportunity to mend fences between two very important people in his life.
Thandi has to face her fears. Jakes makes a sudden move and catches Thandi off guard. Paul shows his concern for someone close to him and delivers a warning. Ben lands in a very uncomfortable situation. Denton takes drastic action.
Ben goes over Dhanny’s head and Kenny’s plans backfire. Jakes makes his move and so does Frank. Denton finds out some disturbing news.
Jakes turns the gun on Frank but Thandi begs him not to shoot, insisting on getting the law to solve the situation. Dhanny is upset at being relieved of mentoring duties, but congratulates Ben nonetheless. Kenny feels as if he is being investigated by Luther.
An unhinged Frank is caught in a deadly game of wits between a ruthless Pam and a vengeance seeking Jakes. Jakes resorts to torture in order to acquire what he needs to complete his revenge on Denton.
The heat is on as Thandi and Denton are interviewed by the police. David finds out what Thandi and Paul have known all along about Jakes and heads will roll.
