Year: 2024- (January)
Genre:
Action / Crime / Drama / Thriller
Director:
Thabang Moleya, Sanele Zulu
Stars:
Nyaniso Dzedze, Connie Chiume, Panch Gasela, Didintle Khunou, Thabo Malema, Dumisani Mbebe ...
Storyline:
In a new South Africa… some ghosts don’t want to stay buried.
Soon Comes Night unfolds in post-Apartheid Johannesburg, where two haunted men on opposite sides of history are drawn into a volatile alliance.
One — a liberation hero who once fought for freedom, now masterminds high-stakes heists, disillusioned by a country that never fulfilled its promise.
The other — a former Apartheid cop, now disgraced and broken, seeking atonement in a world he no longer belongs to.
When a final heist ties their fates together, both must confront the violence of their past, the fragility of truth, and the gray zone between justice and survival.
You can escape the law... But you can’t escape your history.
Similar shows to Soon Comes Night
If you appreciate deep, politically layered crime dramas with personal stakes and social commentary, Soon Comes Night resonates with:
Peaky Blinders (2013–2022) – Gangs, postwar trauma, and political power.
Gangs of London (2020– ) – Loyalty, violence, and fractured alliances.
The Wire (2002–2008) – Systemic decay through human complexity.
💡 Like these, Soon Comes Night blends crime fiction with historical trauma, offering a raw, character-driven exploration of redemption in a country still haunted by its transition to freedom.
📌 Final Thoughts
With powerhouse performances, gritty period detail, and a fearless look at moral reckoning, Soon Comes Night is a riveting post-Apartheid noir where every character is running — from justice, from history, and from themselves.
Freedom came with a price.
And some are still paying in blood.
Which of these shows have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
