By Eddah Waithaka
The hit series returns with new city, new faces, and higher stakes
Cape Town’s “Underdogs” leave familiar streets behind and head to Johannesburg in Season 2 of Spinners, premiering Sunday at 10:00 p.m. on Maisha Magic Plus.
The season opens with Ethan (Cantona James), Trevor (Braedon Buys), Shane (Dillon Windvogel), Angelo (Nahum Hughes), and Amber (Chelsea Thomas) stepping into a new chapter of their lives. Johannesburg promises growth and opportunity, but starting over comes at a cost. The season explores whether the crew can stay true to themselves and each other when home is no longer around the corner.
New Faces, New Dynamics
The move introduces the Underdogs to the Maseko family and their circle. Luyanda Zwane plays the strong-willed Amahle Maseko, while Aphiwe Mkefe portrays her impulsive older brother Sayi. Siyamthanda Bangani joins as Sayi’s trusted wingman Gatsha. These new personalities bring fresh friendships, rivalries, and complications as the Cape Town crew navigates Soweto’s spinning scene.
Tensions Rise and Sparks Fly
Johannesburg delivers new tensions and relationships, including a fiery, hot-headed character whose impulsive nature constantly lands him in trouble. Strong personalities collide as the Underdogs find their footing in unfamiliar territory.
A Cliffhanger That Demands Attention
Episode 1 ends on a gripping note. Just as Ethan appears ready to conquer the spinning scene, his past resurfaces and threatens everything he has built. Viewers must tune in to Episode 2 to discover what haunts Ethan and whether it derails his fresh start.
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Know Your Spinning Lingo
Before watching Episode 1, here’s essential spinning terminology:
· Target Slide: A driver spins tightly around a fixed target while staying inside a marked zone, maintaining a clean orbit without contact.
· Kitchen: A driver throws the car into a high-speed rollback between two barriers, reversing as close to the back wall as possible—a test of timing and precision.
· Make-Out Corner: The driver slides into a tight enclosed space without touching barriers, requiring accurate placement while maintaining momentum and style.
· Side2Side Wall: A driver moves the car from one side of the obstacle to the other repeatedly, showcasing rapid weight transfer and precise control.
· Drift Barrier: A driver powerslides alongside a barrier, keeping the car sideways and extremely close to the wall—maximum proximity without contact.
Special Appearances and Fresh Music
Season 2 features exciting guest appearances from Siv Ngesi as himself, Kayla Oliphant representing Team Kayla, and Anton Taylor as MC. The soundtrack, produced by Lance Stehr (Tsotsi, YIZO YIZO, Shaka iLembe), delivers new, raw music with old-school flavor, featuring tracks from ZOLA7, JOZI, and new producers Ben Major/DjSneja.
Spinners Season 2 premieres Sunday at 10:00 p.m. on Maisha Magic Plus.
