Aarcflick

 *The Polygamist* is a story about a man, but it is never really just about a man. What makes the series work so well is its understanding of consequences. Every decision the protagonist makes causes a shock wave in the lives of those around him. The series constantly reminds us that our choices rarely belong to us alone; They become burdens, lessons and scars carried by all those trapped in their orbit. Stars: Gugu Gumede, Kwanele Mthethwa, S'Dumo Mtshali The script is one of the series' greatest strengths. Avoid easy answers and allow the drama to develop through relationships instead of resorting to spectacle. However, I was left wanting to know more about the protagonist's past. We see fragments of his adolescence and understand that he was a womanizer who often got what he wanted, but was still searching for the deeper root of his behavior. What caused this insatiable need? What void were you trying to fill? The series stays on the surface, but never really goes into d...