Kings of Jo’Burg season 2 recap: All to know before season 3 arrives

Modified Jun 11, 2025 20:37 GMT

Kings of Jo’Burg season 2 debuted on Netflix on January 27, 2023. Created by Shona Ferguson, the season follows the Masire family as they navigate a supernatural family curse that threatens to destroy their criminal empire. The season picks up after Mo kills his brother Simon and takes on the curse of the mermaid upon himself.

As Mo grapples with the crown of the criminal empire in Johannesburg and deals with the deadly curse, external forces threaten him. The return of Veronica, Simon's twin sister, causes more problems for Mo as she holds a grudge against her family for abandoning her.

Kings of Jo’Burg season 3 will premiere on June 13, 2025, continuing the story of the Masire family with a new set of challenges and enemies.

Mo inherits the curse in the Kings of Jo’Burg season 2

Now ruler of the Masire empire, Mo is burdened with criminal empire leadership and the supernatural curse that once tormented Simon.

The mermaid's curse causes hallucinations and physical deterioration, making it harder for him to govern. Mo tries to keep the effects in order and hidden from the world, but the toll on his body and mind becomes more and more evident.

His growing instability repels those around him and leads to a series of catastrophic choices, pushing him towards desperation.

Tlotlo's betrayal and Zaza's revenge

Mo's arch-enemy Menzi's daughter Zaza comes with an agenda: revenge. Having blamed the Masire family for the death of her father, she seduces and manipulates Mo's irresponsible and hot-headed son Tlotlo. Kidnapping Tlotlo's girlfriend Mimi, is a point of no return in her revenge plan.

Even when Mo warns him, Tlotlo's emotional decisions risk the family and the family business. Zaza's plan increases intra-family tensions and introduces a wild card threat from within.

Veronica returns as the antagonist in Kings of Jo’Burg season 2

A still from Kings of Jo’Burg season 2 (Image via Netflix)

In Kings of Jo’Burg season 2, Veronica Masire returns to Johannesburg determined to find a stake in the family legacy. Mourning the death of her brother Simon and resentful of the family's past behavior, she immediately clashes with Mo.

Veronica begins to dabble with Taledi, a past friend of Simon's, destabilizing Mo's position to take control of the empire. Her presence causes a critical shift in the Masire family's balance of power, working to undermine Mo from within and outside the criminal empire.

Looking ahead to Kings of Jo’Burg season 3

Season 3 of Kings of Jo'Burg finds the Masire empire in new leadership and reacting to new challenges. With Mo in prison, Veronica Masire assumes her role as the leader of the family, exercising powers she's just acquired through her mermaid alliances to safeguard and expand their criminal empire.

She must deal with Gavin Salat, the brutal crime lord of Cape Town, who declares war on her and sparks turf battles. On the supernatural side, the show continues to delve into "African mythology and spiritual folklore" with increasing curses and supernatural forces challenging the family's grip on the line.

Family conflict breaks out, as the younger Masire members turn against each other and suspicious coalitions are forged. Veronica's "newly acquired mermaid powers" could be a potential game-changer in this next chapter. Viewers can expect themes of power struggles, complex family dynamics, and supernatural elements from this upcoming season.

Also Read: Kings of Jo’Burg season 3: Release date, plot, and everything we know so far.

Kings of Jo’Burg season 3 is set to premiere on Netflix on June 13, 2025.

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