Imbewu: The Seed cancelled after five years of airing. Mzansi was shellshocked after it was revealed that e.tv had pulled the plug on one of its drama series. After five years of airing, it has been confirmed that Imbewu: The Seed is closing the curtain.
Reports have it that the channel has finally pulled the plug on this telenovela. However, in recent years the drama series has had its woes, just like any other drama series, from contract woes to mass exodus of lead actors.
However, the recent shocking news about the cancellation of this KwaZulu-Natal-based telenovela has left many tongues wagging.
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela shared a Twitter thread revealing that the channel has finally decided to cancel the show.
Imbewu: The Seed cancelled after five years of airing
However, in the mix of things, the reasons behind its cancellation are yet to be established. A few months ago, speculations of the drama series’ cancellation made rounds on social media.
“TV: Imbewu cancelled After 5 years on air, @etv has pulled the plug on the KZN based telenovela. The show will end in the 1st quarter of this year (2023) #KgopoloReports #ImbewuTheSeed” wrote entertainment commentator Phil Mphela
The news of the drama series’ cancellation left Mzansi divided. In the wake of its cancellation, several viewers weighed into the matter with their two cents. Some have it that the storyline and plot had hit dead after the mass exodus of its lead cast.
A month ago, the drama series hogged headlines for the wrong reason when it resurrected one of the characters who exited the series through death.
The return of Ngcolosi on Imbewu rubbed several viewers the wrong way. Hence some viewers are thrilled that the curtain is finally closing on this show. Here are some of the comments that flooded the comment section after the news of the cancellation was confirmed.
“About time coz they are recycling dead people & there no new relationships,” wrote Maziwa Yinkosi
However, some have it that it might the worst decision ever since the drama series has been pulling some numbers for the channel.