Jiva! (TV Series 2021–2023) Poster

(2021–2023)

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6/10
Predictable story but has its moments
Abbena17 March 2023
I love music, moving and watching people dance. I didn't know what to expect out of a South African dance movie.. but this movie didn't really showcase the dancing aspect very well in my opinion ..

Some of it looked amateurish, the camera angles and lighting made it really hard to really see the moves or choreo when they were performing ..it looked like they were just messing around at some points.. even though there's million rand at stake..

Sometimes the dialogue/ talking script also seemed so one dimensional.. I found myself zoning out. However the plot is actually decent! Wardrobe, personalities and caramaderie is lively... Everytime Ntombi came on screen my jaw dropped at what she was wearing. It's one of those shows you already know what will happen so didn't need many episodes.
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4/10
Messy
sidevercontent27 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The show has so many characters and doesn't do justice to most. Most of these characters don't have much of an arch but are just there to dance. There were never any stakes in the competition because we never had a reason to believe that they would not win. It feels like the show is still trying to establish itself even after 5 episodes making the season feel incomplete.
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9/10
So fun and exciting !
NocturneAeros27 June 2021
I was in the mood for dance and black girl magic and it's exactly what I got.

Everyone looks stunning, the dance numbers are amazing, and it's tons of fun to see the characters' relationships evolve during the competition.

I just want more of The Trollies interacting outside of rehearsal and I hope we'll get that in season 2 !
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8/10
Certainly hope that was not the last we saw of Jiva!
emmanuelmutisya-1696826 June 2021
There's a lot going on for the show: the dances, the drama that keeps unfolding, the unexpected, the predictable. I was left wanting more. I'm really appreciating the different expressions in our continent. Good job SA.

Hope there will be a season 2.
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10/10
Put a great big smile on my dial
SandOwl_29 June 2021
I loved this show.

Fantastic dancing, absolutely joyful and engaging.

Wish I could dance like that!

Decent storyline, just right, not too much in any direction. Pulls you in, keeps you there wanting to know what happens next.

I don't understand why people have given this show a low score.

Haven't smiled this much in a very long time. Absolutely binge watched it and I completely recommend it to everyone.

I hope there's a season 2 and it's not cancelled.

What a great show. Excellent acting, really good.

Glad to have been able to view it. Please make more!
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8/10
Joyful and gritty
jacksonlevin2 July 2021
Dancing, friendships, troubled love...foes.

Of course, it's all fairly formulaic, but it's bundled up into something joyful and really authentic. It is to look at, pleasing cinematography, and the dancing is super energised. Overall it makes your heart a little happier.

I'm not all the way through, but am enjoying!
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10/10
AMAZING!
sekepati30 June 2021
Kept me engaged and wanting to move on to the next episode no matter how tired I was lol. Well Done! When is Season 2 coming out...????
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9/10
A beautiful masterpiece
castro-mzizi20 August 2021
100% South African style.

This is a great representation of the life of South Africans.

Hopefully we get more seasons.
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9/10
I Loved it, can't wait for season 2
kushmapuma1 July 2021
I loved seeing new faces with a mix of our beloved seasoned actors. I loved that a few stories were based on relevant S. A issues. And I enjoyed Candice Modiselle's acting, I can't wait to see what they have in store for us on season 2.
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10/10
What Song Was Playing in Headphones Ep5 / Saxophone
leeshope15 December 2021
I hope someone finds this and knows. I am trying to find the track she was listening to that had her father saxaphone sampled. Any ideas? I have looked everywhere.
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