Netflix’s new South African series, Bad Influencer, has officially landed and viewers are obsessed. Blending glitz, grit, and the dark side of influencer culture, the show has sparked major online chatter for its bold storytelling, stellar performances, and unfiltered look at what happens when fame, fraud, and survival collide.
Since its premiere on the 31st of October, the South African original has taken over timelines with its explosive mix of glamour and grit; a story that peels back the glossy filter on influencer culture to reveal something far darker underneath. Viewers can’t stop praising Jo-Anne Reyneke’s powerhouse turn as BK, a hustling single mom drawn into a counterfeit luxury scheme alongside Cindy Mahlangu’s chaotic and charming Pinky.
With sharp writing, standout performances, and cameos from real-life digital stars, Bad Influencer is serving crime, commentary, and clout in equal measure and the internet can’t get enough.
Zozi Tunzi is also a fan favourite as she tackles her first major acting role with conviction. While the rest of the world cottons on, we share some of the reactions on 'X'
Netflix is doing so amazing with South African shows. Marked and Bad Influencer are so spectacular.
Bad influencer was incredible, Jo-Anne Reyneke and Cindy Mahlangu take your flowers !!!! pic.twitter.com/V9T2Q2kHZt
— uSinaye 👑 (@ash_dube) November 3, 2025
Bad Influencer’s plot was such a pleasant surprise, i didn’t expect it to be that good https://t.co/koIScO0GOz
— premium chipi🧚🏽 (@KealebogaLegote) November 1, 2025
I thought bad influencer was going to be a quirky, comedic show. this is serious & it’s excellent.😭🤏
Did you guys see Zozi’s character on that Bad Influencer series on Netflix?
— Christopher. (@Chris_JNdonga) November 2, 2025
😭✋🏾 first time in 5 years that I thought that she might be a bad person.
🎬 Just watched Bad Influencer — a South African gem! 🇿🇦🔥 The story, the acting, the twists… everything was on point. Highly recommend! #BadInfluencer #SAMovies pic.twitter.com/QlGH4uH9NS
— Mmotla Marobane (@EphyMmotla) November 2, 2025
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