Year: 2024- (February)
Genre:
Drama
Director:
Sandile Mdluli, Nthabiseng Tau, Thembalethu Mfebe
Stars:
Ayakha Ntunja, Kealeboga Masango, Lebohang Lephatsoana, Thabiso Ramotshela, Tabile Tau, Toka Mtabane, Amogelang Telekelo, Kadiya Banyini, Tshepo Matlala, Loyiso Macdonald, Gaositoe Moloke, Keneilwe Matidze, Lihle Ngubo, Simo Magwaza, Sannah Mchunu, Sibongile Phakathi, Ncibijani Madlala ...
Storyline:
She ran from one nightmare... and stepped into another.
A teenage girl leaves behind a devastating family tragedy in rural KwaZulu Natal and transfers to an elite boarding school in Johannesburg — expecting refuge, maybe even reinvention.
Instead, she finds herself in a glittering world of hidden power, social warfare, and deep-rooted secrets.
But when she becomes embroiled in a scandal that threatens the school’s legacy, her journey of healing turns into a fight for truth, dignity, and survival.
In a school where status is everything... one lie can destroy it all.
Similar shows to Youngins
If you love teen dramas layered with social issues, mystery, and personal trauma, Youngins belongs right next to:
Blood & Water (2020– ) – Secrets, class conflict, and teen identity in South Africa.
Elite (2018– ) – Scandal and murder behind the doors of a prestigious school.
Euphoria (2019– ) – Gritty realism and the emotional chaos of teenage life.
💡 Like these, Youngins offers a bold, emotionally charged story that dives deep into identity, trauma, and power, all through the lens of young adulthood in modern South Africa.
📌 Final Thoughts
With dynamic characters, cultural nuance, and an escalating sense of danger and drama, Youngins is a compelling teen telenovela that explores what happens when the past won’t stay buried — and the future is weaponized.
She came looking for peace.
What she found was a storm.
Which of these shows have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
