Gwydion Beynon
Director
Youngins (2024)
Season 1
A hard-hitting teen telenovela set at a boarding school in Johannesburg. When a teen flees from a family tragedy in rural KwaZulu Natal to a boarding school in Jozi, she finds herself entangled in a scandal of epic proportions.
Released Feb. 12, 2024
Episode 22 min
None+
Genres: Drama
Keywords: imdb.teenager, imdb.high-school, imdb.boarding-school, mdblist.has-trailer
Production Companies: Showmax
Network: Showmax
Country: South Africa
Languages:
Zulu,
English,
Sotho
S1E1 - Episode 1
We're introduced to Olifantsfontein High, and it's all sex, drugs and amapiano. Mahlatse experiences love at first sight while Tumelo fantasises about Sefako.
Feb. 12, 2024, midnight
S1E2 - A Rude Awakening
Amo receives an unfriendly welcome at the school. Buhle and Khaya's relationship faces a challenge from an unexpected girl.
Feb. 12, 2024, midnight
S1E3 - Good Time Not A Long Time
A wild night out brings a group of mismatched friends together. Mahlatse and Amo develop an awkward friendship.
Feb. 12, 2024, midnight
S1E4 - Life Without Gwababa Is Sweet
Amo's attempt to rally her friends against the principal fails. Mahlatse struggles to deal with his feelings for Amo. Tumelo compromises his needs to make Sefako feel more comfortable.
Feb. 19, 2024, midnight
S1E5 - Game Time
It's game time as Khaya and the boys play their first soccer match of the season. Buhle is a WAG in training, but her priorities are misplaced.
Feb. 19, 2024, midnight
S1E6 - You Here For A Struggle Or Education
Mahlatse gathers the courage to go after what he wants. Amo and Buhle are called to the principal's office. Tumelo finds a reason to get over Sefako by getting a new bae.
Feb. 19, 2024, midnight
S1E7 - I'm On To You
A determined Amo is suddenly a threat to Principal Mthembu's reputation. Tumelo finds that his new love interest is not exactly what he signed up for. Mr Ramathuba leaves Khaya questioning his academic strength.
Feb. 26, 2024, midnight
S1E8 - Down The Rabbit Hole
Amo and Mahlatse put their plans of getting closer to Zintle and exposing the principal into action. Khaya's academics are suffering. Meanwhile, Tumelo is ghosting Alex.
Feb. 26, 2024, midnight
S1E9 - Long Overdue
Amo's attempt at saving Zintle from Principal Mthembu backfires. Khaya has an unexpected win, and he lets it go to his head when he goes too far at the Fresher's Ball.
Feb. 26, 2024, midnight
S1E10 - Easy Decisions, Tough Consequences
Amo's mission to expose the principal hits a bump in the road. Khaya faces serious consequences for his behaviour towards Mr Ramathuba at the Fresher's ball.
March 4, 2024, midnight
S1E11 - Trapped
Khaya's actions have landed him in deeper trouble as he faces suspension. Tumelo suffers another public humiliation. Amo witnesses what looks like an altercation between Zintle and the principal.
March 4, 2024, midnight
S1E12 - Three Ciders
Tumelo begs Sefako to take him back. Khaya is publicly beaten and humiliated by his father. Amo races against time to save Zintle's life.
March 4, 2024, midnight
S1E13 - Sex Education
Khaya dreads returning to school and facing his peers after being humiliated by his father. Haunted by Zintle's close call, Amo considers reporting Principal Mthembu.
March 11, 2024, midnight
S1E14 - The Stages Of Grief
Zintle's parents come to the school to talk about her memorial. Mahlatse insinuates that he and Amo are in a relationship. Amo tells Buhle that she's decided to go after the predator.
March 11, 2024, midnight
S1E15 - In Or Out?
Buhle witnesses something that makes her change her mind about the principal. Khaya has to choose between the principal and his friends. Sefako struggles to open up to Mahlatse.
March 11, 2024, midnight
S1E16 - Loyalty
Buhle, Lerato and Amo think of a plan to take down the resident predator. Khaya betrays his friends to the principal. Tumelo asks Sefako for help with his academics.
March 18, 2024, midnight
S1E17 - How To Catch A Paedophile
Mahlatse secures money for his mall date with Amo, determined to woo her. Khaya feels bad after warning Principal Mthembu about his friends' plans.
March 18, 2024, midnight
S1E18 - When It Rains It Pours
Amo's plan comes crashing down on her when the principal gets one up on her and tells her friends her secret. Tumelo makes a poor life choice and faces Sefako's wrath.
March 18, 2024, midnight
S1E19 - Sorrows, Sorrows,Prayers
Amo finds herself isolated when her friends ice her out. Tumelo tries to make up with Sefako.
March 25, 2024, midnight
S1E20 - There's Someone At The Door
Amo finds new friends and gains the courage to stand her ground. Sefako and Tumelo find themselves in a compromising position. Amo breaks someone's heart.
March 25, 2024, midnight
S1E21 - Heart Wants What It Wants
Tumelo gets fed up with being Sefako's secret. Buhle tries to turn Palesa against Amo. Khaya makes a move on Amo.
March 25, 2024, midnight
S1E22 - Everyone Going Through Changes
Principal Mthembu announces that the Valentine's Ball is no more. Amo is getting comfortable with her new friend group, and Mahlatse is not taking it well. Meanwhile, Tumelo is desperate to help Mahlatse get over Amo.
April 1, 2024, midnight
S1E23 - The Chaos Before The Storm
Buhle fights for the students to have their Valentine's Ball. Palesa and Alex are determined to find Amo a date. Things get interesting between Mahlatse and Tshepi, but his heart is with Amo.
April 1, 2024, midnight
S1E24 - Be My Valentine
Amo's unexpected Valentine's date breaks hearts at the ball. Mahlatse fails to get his crush, while Tumelo's expectations are crushed.
April 1, 2024, midnight
S1E25 - Homewrecker
Feeling guilty about her kiss with Khaya, Amo avoids him like the plague. After an encounter with Tshepi, Mahlatse changes his mind about confessing his feelings to Amo.
April 8, 2024, midnight
S1E26 - Cash In!
A new relationship blossoms between Khaya and Amo. Tumelo starts a birthday stokvel. Amo and Mahlatse start with a clean slate.
April 8, 2024, midnight
S1E27 - Mother Of Parties
Amo struggles to balance her feelings for Khaya and her guilt over Buhle. Mahlatse takes the opportunity at Tumelo's party to declare his feelings to Amo. Tumelo receives a birthday gift from Sefako.
April 8, 2024, midnight
S1E28 - Emotional Baggage
Buhle gets a breakup text that shatters her heart. Khaya continues to pursue Amo, refusing to take no for an answer. Tumelo tries to process his traumatic encounter with Sefako.
April 15, 2024, midnight
S1E29 - Hearstrings And Hard Choices
Amo has a hard time adjusting to her new love life. Buhle thinks she is onto the girl who stole her man. Tumelo seems to be adjusting to Sefako's terms.
April 15, 2024, midnight
S1E30 - Unlesh The Baddie Era
Buhle unleashes her baddie persona, hoping it leads her back into Khaya's arms. Mahlatse refuses to let an abuser get away with beating his friend. Amo uncovers the snitch.
April 15, 2024, midnight
S1E31 - The Song Of War And Heartbreak
Tumelo confronts Mahlatse about beating Sefako. Amo sees Mahlatse in a new light. Buhle has Khaya right where she wants him as she continues to seduce him.
April 22, 2024, midnight
S1E32 - Can't Hide The Truth
Mahlatse gets a second chance at love with Amo. Khaya finally sees the truth about Principal Mthembu.
April 22, 2024, midnight
S1E33 - Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place
Khaya comes close to telling Amo the truth about the principal. Khaya's attitude towards Sefako surprises Sefako. Tumelo chooses himself and gets out of his toxic relationship with Sefako.
April 22, 2024, midnight
S1E34 - Don't Let Me Down
Buhle encourages Khaya not to let Principal Mthembu down. Amo and Mahlatse share their first kiss. Khaya calls a meeting with the group and finally tells them about the nudes he found.
April 29, 2024, midnight
S1E35 - Trust Is Earned
Khaya tries to rebuild the trust with his friends, but they are sceptical. Amo and Mahlatse form a much deeper bond. The group bonds over their mistakes.
April 29, 2024, midnight
S1E36 - Plan A Birth Plan B
The gang's plans of getting the principal's iPad fail. However, Mahlatse finds a new plan in the midst of their disappointment. Amo and Khaya share a moment.
April 29, 2024, midnight
S1E37 - House Of Cards
The video posted by the gang has hit social media, and they are receiving backlash from people at school. Later, the gang discovers that a disciplinary hearing awaits them.
May 6, 2024, midnight
S1E38 - State Your Case
The group and their parents prepare for the disciplinary hearing. Khaya confronts Principal Mthembu, assuring him that this is far from over.
May 6, 2024, midnight
S1E39 - Reality O'clock
Amo, Khaya, Buhle, Mahlatse and Tumelo all return to their lives at home, and it's different shades of hell for all of them.
May 6, 2024, midnight
S1E40 - The Downside Of Being Back Home
Amo's past hurts her deeply as she finds herself unwelcome at home. Mahlatse feels trapped by poverty, and Khaya is frustrated by his father. Buhle hears a revelation that leaves her torn.
May 13, 2024, midnight
S1E41 - Welcome To The Real World
Fed up with Freddy's cruelty, Khaya finally decides to stand up to his father. Amo receives the news that her father may be up for an early release, and it makes her question everything.
May 13, 2024, midnight
S1E42 - Busted
Amo loses faith in the justice system, while Tumelo calls a family meeting that goes left. Mahlatse loses his scholarship, and Khaya is shocked by the sight of Principal Mthembu with another underaged girl.
May 13, 2024, midnight
S1E43 - Farewell, Fighting Spirit
Amo has to come face to face with her father for the first time in months. Khaya's attempt to gather his friends to fight the principal fails.
May 20, 2024, midnight
S1E44 - The Gloves Come Off
The group assembles for one final fight against the principal, but Amo has different plans. Amo's visit to her father takes an unexpected turn. The group hits a dead end yet again.
May 20, 2024, midnight
S1E45 - Together Forever
Amo and her friends gather the evidence to expose the principal and banish him from the school. Freddy finally acknowledges Khaya's efforts. Amo and the gang sneak out to a club for old times' sake.
May 20, 2024, midnight
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