The gripping South African crime thriller Unseen is back for its second season, premiering May 2, 2025, exclusively on Netflix. Picking up where the intense first season left off, this new chapter follows Zenzi Mwale (Gail Mabalane), a desperate house cleaner turned vigilante, as she continues her bloody quest to find her missing husband—leaving a trail of bodies in her wake.
With higher stakes, darker twists, and deeper conspiracies, Unseen Season 2 dives into corruption, betrayal, and the blurred lines between justice and revenge. The returning cast delivers heart-pounding performances, while new faces add fresh danger to Zenzi’s mission. Will she uncover the truth, or will her hunt for answers destroy her first?
Unseen Season 2 Cast
1. Gail Mabalane as Zenzi Mwale
Gail Mabalane returns as Zenzi Mwale, the relentless house cleaner whose search for her missing husband has turned her into a ruthless killer. Mabalane, known for her roles in The River and Blood & Water, delivers another powerhouse performance, balancing Zenzi’s vulnerability and fury as she navigates Cape Town’s criminal underworld.
This season, Zenzi’s moral compass is more fractured than ever. As she gets closer to the truth, she must decide how far she’s willing to go—and whether she can live with the consequences.
2. Colin Moss as Reuben Theron
Colin Moss (The Brave Ones, Black Sails) reprises his role as Reuben Theron, the wealthy businessman with dark secrets tied to Zenzi’s husband’s disappearance. Charming yet manipulative, Reuben remains a key player in the conspiracy, and this season, his past catches up with him in brutal ways.
Moss brings calculated menace to the role, making Reuben both terrifying and strangely sympathetic as his empire begins to crumble.
3. Shamilla Miller as Chyna
Shamilla Miller (Blood & Water) joins the cast as Chyna, a mysterious new figure with her own ties to the criminal underworld. Street-smart and unpredictable, Chyna becomes an unlikely ally—or enemy—to Zenzi.
Miller’s performance adds fresh tension and intrigue, keeping viewers guessing about Chyna’s true motives.
4. Brendon Daniels as Raymond
Brendon Daniels (Four Corners, Tali’s Baby Diary) returns as Raymond, the ruthless gang leader whose operations collide with Zenzi’s mission. This season, Raymond faces new threats from within his own ranks, forcing him into a deadly power struggle.
Daniels’ commanding presence makes Raymond one of the show’s most terrifying yet compelling antagonists.
5. Mothusi Magano as Lufuno
Mothusi Magano (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom) is back as Lufuno, Zenzi’s missing husband, whose fate remains a driving mystery. Flashbacks and new clues reveal shocking truths about his disappearance—and why powerful people want him gone.
Magano’s performance adds emotional weight to the season, making Lufuno’s absence hauntingly palpable.
6. Rapulana Seiphemo as Blessing
Rapulana Seiphemo (Generations, Queen Sono) returns as Blessing, a former ally with dangerous secrets. Once a mentor to Zenzi, Blessing’s loyalties are tested this season, leading to explosive confrontations.
Seiphemo’s gravitas makes every scene he’s in unmissable.
7. Waldemar Schultz as Detective Morkel
Waldemar Schultz (Trackers) plays Detective Morkel, the dogged investigator closing in on Zenzi’s crimes. This season, Morkel faces pressure from his superiors while wrestling with his own moral dilemmas.
Schultz brings gritty realism to the role, making Morkel a formidable foil to Zenzi.
8. Vuyo Dabula as Max
Vuyo Dabula (Queen Sono, Five Fingers for Marseilles) joins the cast as Max, a ruthless enforcer with ties to Raymond’s gang. Charismatic yet brutal, Max becomes a major threat in Season 2.
Dabula’s intense screen presence makes Max a memorable new villain.
9. Hein de Vries as Joseph
Hein de Vries (Blood & Water) plays Joseph, a young hustler caught between Zenzi and Raymond’s war. His survival instincts are tested as the body count rises.
De Vries brings raw vulnerability to the role, making Joseph’s journey heartbreakingly real.
10. Omhle Tshabalala as Esulu
Omhle Tshabalala (The Wife) joins as Esulu, a journalist investigating the conspiracy behind Lufuno’s disappearance. Her pursuit of the truth puts her in mortal danger.
Tshabalala’s performance adds a new layer of suspense, as Esulu uncovers shocking cover-ups.
11. Abduragman Adams as Enrico
Abduragman Adams (Tali’s Baby Diary) plays Enrico, a corrupt cop working for the highest bidder. His allegiances shift dangerously throughout the season.
Adams’ chilling portrayal makes Enrico a wildcard in the chaos.
12. Ilse Klink as Detective Lyners
Ilse Klink (Trackers) returns as Detective Lyners, Morkel’s by-the-book partner. This season, Lyners begins to question the system she serves.
Klink’s nuanced performance adds depth to the police storyline.
