Unseen, the "compelling" South African mystery series, has quietly released its second season on Netflix.
The crime thriller, created by Daryne Joshua and Travis Taute, depicts the story of Zenzile Mwale (Gail Mabalane), an unassuming house cleaner who commits a string of murders as she searches for her missing husband.
Following its debut in 2023, the second season of the series has now been added onto Netflix, with all six episodes – in addition to the first six instalments from the first season – all being available on the streaming service.
The second season sees Zenzile "forced" to trust the people who incarcerated her after a new tragedy strikes, with the logline pondering if her "newfound desire for freedom" can finally "put her grief to rest".
Based on Turkish series Fatma, the logline for the first season of Unseen reads (via Tudum): "At first glance, Unseen heroine Zenzile Mwale is an unassuming house cleaner. But in the opening moments of the series we learn that Zenzi, timid as she may seem, is a murderer.
Related: Don't miss out! Billie Piper's divisive noughties British series is leaving Netflix very soon
What to Read Next
"Desperate to find her husband, who was just released from prison, she unexpectedly kills a local crime boss, setting gangsters on her trail.
"To stay alive and out of prison, Zenzi is forced to kill again as she continues to search for her missing husband, uncovering a massive conspiracy involving a corrupt bank and some very powerful people in the process."
The show has received generally positive reviews thus far, with Movies and Munchies sharing that the first season "maintains a good level of intrigue" through the "compelling obstacles and encounters", often "leading to some exciting and brutal altercations".
Related: Best film and TV tours for 2025
In a similarly positive review, But Why Tho? A Geek Community praised the "engaging" series for its "strong, relatable and sympathetic" protagonist, while Common Sense Media described it as "solid and suspenseful" viewing.
In their review of the second season, LeisureByte surmised that the newest episodes were a "thrilling exploration" of Zenzile's revenge, with a "ton more dead bodies" being shown as her journey comes to a "heroic end".
Unseen seasons 1-2 are streaming on Netflix now.
Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy British Comedy Legends in newsagents or online now, priced at £7.99.
Reporter, Digital Spy George is a freelance writer who specialises in Movies and TV. After graduating with a degree in Film Studies and Journalism from De Montfort University, in which he analysed the early works of Richard Linklater for his dissertation, he wrote for several websites for GRV Media. His film tastes vary from blockbusters like Mission: Impossible and John Wick to international directors such as Paolo Sorrentino and Hirokazu Kore-eda, and has attended both the London and Berlin film festivals.
