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Reyka

Reyka

20215.42 Seasons16 EpisodesReturning SeriesTV-MA

Overview

In 1994 South Africa, the daughter of a multiracial couple is kidnapped. She escapes and as an adult becomes a detective. Continuing to deal with her past trauma, Reyka Gama uses her skills to raise her child and solve mysteries that have challenged others.

Created by Rohan Dickson
Written by Rohan Dickson
NetworksM-Net

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Top Cast

Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht

Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht

Reyka Gama

Iain Glen

Iain Glen

Angus Speelman

Anna-Mart van der Merwe

Anna-Mart van der Merwe

Elsa Meyer

R

Rashaan Stackling

Thuli Gama

Gerald Steyn

Gerald Steyn

Detective Nick "Bison" Tanner

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Samkelo Ndlovu

Detective Ayanda Jali

Lemogang Tsipa

Lemogang Tsipa

Tokkie

N

Nokuthula Ledwaba

Portia Speelman

Zane Meas

Zane Meas

Francke

Wayne Van Rooyen

Wayne Van Rooyen

Dr Lawrence

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About Reyka

Reyka is a drama, crime, mystery series that first aired in 2021. Created by Rohan Dickson, it stars Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht, Iain Glen, Anna-Mart van der Merwe. In 1994 South Africa, the daughter of a multiracial couple is kidnapped. She escapes and as an adult becomes a detective. Continuing to deal with her past trauma, Reyka Gama uses her skills to raise her child and solve mysteries that have challenged others.

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