Original title
Adulting
Released
3/20/2023
Origin country
ZA
Genre
Drama
Production companies
Showmax
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
3
Number of episodes
29
Four varsity friends, whose strong bond has held them together even as their journeys in life have taken them in very different directions. As they try to find love and success in Johannesburg after university.
Bonga scores the deal of his life and goes out to celebrate with Eric, Vuyani and Mpho at Konka. Eric's baby mama Natasha shows up at the club with her new flame and all hell breaks loose.
Bonga is on a mission to pursue Nkanyezi, while Mpho grapples with being dumped by his side chick. Vuyani is jealous when he sees his sugar mama can easily replace him. Eric does something shady to raise money for his daughter.
The boys head off to Sun City to celebrate Eric's birthday. They meet four beautiful women, and things get wild. Later, Bonga and Vuyani compete for the affection of a girl while Mpho finds his next side chick.
Bonga convinces Nkanyezi to go out on a date with him. Meanwhile, Eric is still fighting to keep Ncumisa in his life. Vuyani discovers a disturbing truth about Beth, while Mpho struggles to keep the spark in his marriage.
Mpho throws Zithulele a surprise party after his side chick reminds him of his wife's birthday. Vuyani meets a young Amahle and starts falling for her. Eric and Natasha have an explosive fight that leads to a tragic outcome.
Eric struggles with his new normal as a single dad. Vuyani throws Amahle a lavish party. Nkanyezi feels that Bonga should distance himself from his friends. Mpho's side chick does the unthinkable and visits Zithulele.
Vuyani decides to be his own man and gets a job. Mpho calls a family meeting when he suspects Zithulele of cheating. Bonga and Eric have an explosive fight when Bonga confronts him about his criminal ways.
The boys rush to the hospital to check on Eric. Mpho and Zithulele try to work on their broken marriage. Nkanyezi and Bonga have another fight about his friends as she demands that he leave them behind. Will he?
Adulting follows four male friends on their journey to find love and success in modern-day South Africa. As they navigate the treacherous currents of adulthood, they turn to each other for support.
In the season premiere, Bonga is in a good place. His business is flourishing - almost as much as his sex life. Eric travels to the Eastern Cape with his friends to see Ncumisa.
With his marriage in a good place, Mpho rejects Palesa and the child. Eric returns to his township garage to grow his business.
Bonga offers Mpho a side hustle. After the loneliness of prison, Eric is pleased to have a vat 'n sit. Later, Bonga's father reveals a shocking secret at his birthday bash.
Bonga's father seems to have a plan on how to treat his condition. Eric and Minki have the makings of a toxic relationship. Meanwhile, Mpho's business is doing very well.
Bonga has a change of heart after a big confrontation with his father. Vuyani is pulling all the stops for Zelda. Minki disappears again after a fight with Eric.
Bonga reaches out to Nkanyezi. The back and forth between the two families begins to take its toll on Mpho. Honesty finally drives father and son towards catharsis.
Bonga's mother and brother come to Johannesburg to be with Bonga's father. Eric puts Ncumisa in a new school, and it seems he's finally got his life together.
Eric struggles to get through to his rebellious teenage daughter, while the chickens come to roost for Mpho.
Bonga is reeling after seeing Nkanyezi with another man. Zithulele takes over Mpho's fatherly duties. Vuyani feels pressured to take things to the next level with Zelda.
Vuyani plans on starting afresh with a familiar face from a not-so-distant past. Bonga channels Nkanyezi's rejection into disdain for the female species and begins to exploit gold-digging women.
Eric comes home and finds Ncumisa gone. Eric's mission doesn't go as planned. Zithu has had enough and shocks Mpho with her request.
Bonga wants nothing to do with the guys. Mpho reaches out to Zithu. Will she give him another chance? Mampho helps Ncumisa and Eric to reconcile their differences.
Eric and Ncumisa are finally in a good space. Bonga has cold feet on the morning of the wedding. Mpho vows to be a better man, and Vuyani stands up for Beth.
In the season premiere, Bonga and Nkanyezi are excited to host a housewarming party in their newly-furnished home. Meanwhile, Vuyani navigates the pressures of opening his new club.
Eric and Mampho present a loving and supportive front, but is everything as it appears? Mpho feels lonely and embarrassed, while Bonga and Nkanyezi clash over the decision to have children.
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