Influencers seem glamorous, put-together, and aspirational. Until you look a little closer and notice that the web of perfection they meticulously crafted is more fragile than you’d think. This new South African series intriguingly tackles the concept, while also dropping viewers into a bona fide criminal underworld.
Bad Influencer, is currently the third most-watched show on Netflix, with 4 million views this week. It’s also the number 1 series in nine countries, proving that an action-packed plot can go a long way. Is that enough to guarantee a sequel?
Bad Influencer Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, there’s no official news about a potential Bad Influencer season 2. Netflix sometimes waits a while before giving the green light, so we’ll have to wait and see.
With an ending that basically begs for more story and strong viewership numbers, however, we’re cautiously optimistic. If all goes well, new episodes could arrive in late 2026.
Bad Influencer Cast
- Jo-Anne Reyneke as BK
- Cindy Mahlangu as Pinky
- Thapelo Mokoena as Themba
- Zozibini Tunzi as Naomi
- Hamilton Dhlamini as Jobs “Flames” Jiyane
- Tina Jaxa as Doreen
- Aubrey Poo as Mandla
- Kamohelo Pule as Lelz
What Could Happen in Bad Influencer Season 2?
Set in Johannesburg, Bad Influencer revolves around BK, a financially struggling mother who sews counterfeit luxury handbags to make ends meet. She’s trying to provide for her special-needs son, but her business isn’t exactly flourishing.
When BK’s debt spirals out of control, she strikes an uneasy partnership with Pinky, an up-and-coming social media influencer.
Both in desperate need of cash, they build a risky illicit business selling fake designer bags and using Pinky’s platform to cater to wealthy clients. As their empire grows, they attract the attention of both underworld figures and law enforcement.
The first season ends on a dark note, with BK behind bars, fearing for her son’s fate. Bad Influencer season 2 might follow her as she attempts to get out and secure a better future for her family. We’re not so secretly rooting for her.
Are There Other Shows Like Bad Influencer?
If you’re interested in the complicated art of influencing, we recommend docuseries Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing.
Keen to stick to fiction? Other popular crime series currently on Netflix include The Monster of Florence, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Black Rabbit, and Dept Q.
