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How to Ruin Christmas

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How to Ruin Christmas
GenreComedy
Starring
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languages
  • Zulu
  • English
  • Southern Sotho
  • Tswana
  • IsiXhosa
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time42–53 minutes
Production companyBurnt Onion Productions
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release16 December 2020 (2020-12-16) –
present

How to Ruin Christmas is a South African comedy television series produced by Burnt Onion Productions for Netflix. Comprising an ensemble cast led by Busi Lurayi, each season centres around the Christmas gatherings of a newly-wedded couple and their respective families, as they navigate their own inner turmoils in the midst of the pending event.[1][2]

Since its premiere, the series has garnered critical acclaim and has received numerous accolades.[3]

Cast

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Episodes

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SeasonTitleEpisodesOriginally released
1The Wedding3December 16, 2020 (2020-12-16)
2The Funeral4December 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
3The Baby Shower3December 9, 2022 (2022-12-09)

Season 1: The Wedding (2020)

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overall		No. in seasonTitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"It's Not What It Looks Like"Johnny BarbuzanoLwazi MvusiDecember 16, 2020 (2020-12-16)
A reluctant bridesmaid to the core, Tumi arrives the day before her sister's traditional wedding day and manages to upset almost everyone.
22"I'll Handle This"Johnny BarbuzanoSunni FabaDecember 16, 2020 (2020-12-16)
To get back in her family's good graces, Tumi looks for the missing best man. Against their better judgement, Tumi and Beauty seek out a family member.
33"Can't a Girl Catch a Break"Johnny BarbuzanoSalah SabitiDecember 16, 2020 (2020-12-16)
Tumi shocks both families and devastates Beauty by letting slip a secret. But this time, after some soul searching, she decides to face the music.

Season 2: The Funeral (2021)

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No.
overall		No. in seasonTitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
41"Here We Go Again"Johnny BarbuzanoLwazi MvusiDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
Tumi returns home for another Christmas family holiday and, against her better judgment, agrees to take Gogo Twala out for some fun.
52"Sorry for Your Loss"Johnny BarbuzanoSunni FabaDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
Once again, Tumi seems to have ruined the holiday. Later, she learns some very surprising things about Gogo Twala. Vusi deals with money issues.
63"Where's Tumi?"Johnny BarbuzanoLwazi MvusiDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
Back at the Lekhekhe Club, Tumi tries to drink her worries away. Siya wants a lavish funeral, but Vusi is determined to keep costs down.
74"Happily Ever After"Johnny BarbuzanoSalah SabitiDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
Secrets are revealed when things finally come to a head with Bab'Mkhize and the rest of the family. Khaya makes his move.

Season 3: The Baby Shower (2022)

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No.
overall		No. in seasonTitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
81"Where there's Smoke"Johnny BarbuzanoLwazi MvusiDecember 9, 2022 (2022-12-09)
With Beauty and Sbu expecting their first child, tensions run high as the Sello and Twala families are forced to reunite for the shower.
92"A Moth to the Flame"Johnny BarbuzanoSalah SabitiDecember 9, 2022 (2022-12-09)
After the baby shower ends in flames, the Sellos wind up at the Twala lodge for Christmas. Secrets swirl as everyone tries to hide their wrongdoings.
103"Like House the Fire"Johnny BarbuzanoLwazi MvusiDecember 9, 2022 (2022-12-09)
As various truths finally come to light, the Sellos and Twalas must put the past behind them and come together to help Beauty in her time of need.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "REVIEW - How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding". News24. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  2. ^ "How ro Ruin Christmas: The Wedding Review". LetsOTT. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  3. ^ "All the Safta 2022 winners".

https://decider.com/2021/12/10/how-to-ruin-christmas-the-funeral-netflix-review/

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