Produced by Akin Omotoso, the new South African series follows a mother’s extreme choices to save her child.
Netflix’s “Marked” Explores Desperation and Morality, to Premiere July 31
Netflix’s new South African series “Marked” is set to premiere on July 31, offering a six-part thriller that probes faith, morality, and survival under pressure.
The story follows Babalwa (Lerato Mvelase), a cash-in-transit security guard whose orderly life unravels when her daughter, Palesa, is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Without medical insurance, savings, or external support, Babalwa is pushed to the edge, confronting choices that test the very core of her beliefs.
Produced by Akin Omotoso and directed by Omotoso, Matshepo Maja, and Jono Hall, “Marked” examines the emotional toll of desperation and the extreme decisions people make when their backs are against the wall. The series asks a piercing question: how far can one’s morals stretch when a loved one’s life is at stake?
The ensemble cast includes Bonko Khoza, Ama Qamata, Jerry Mofokeng wa Makgetha, Desmond Dube, Natasha Thahane, Gaisang Noge, Linda Sokhulu, and Mduduzi Mabaso.