Created by Kudi Maradzika, Bad Influencer is a South African drama series starring Mandisa Nduna, Cindy Mahlangu, and Tina Jaxa. It tackles fraud, digital fame, and survival in a world dominated by appearances. Discover it on Netflix.
BK, a single mother and luxury bag counterfeiter, teams up with Pinky, a vain influencer, to sell counterfeit goods. Their plan quickly attracts the attention of a dangerous criminal and the authorities. Between the mob, the police, and their own lies, the two women must find a way to stay free and protect their families.
With its satirical and tense tone, Bad Influencer explores social media culture and the excesses of appearances in contemporary South African society. The story combines dark humor and social criticism, reminiscent of productions such as Good Girls and Inventing Anna.
Bad Influencer
Series | 2025 | 1 season – 50-minute episodes
Released on Netflix on October 31, 2025
Created by: Kudi Maradzika
Nationality: South Africa
Through the unlikely duo of BK and Pinky, the series questions the notions of morality, ambition, and resilience. It offers a look at femininity and resourcefulness in a contemporary urban context where success is measured in likes and lies.
The Bad Influencer series will be available on Netflix starting October 31, 2025.
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