The 1.0/10 rating is lying to you — this chaotic Afrikaans comedy is so bad it's legendary.
Season 1 • Episode 26
LatestPoena is a South African, Afrikaans-language television sitcom based on a character created for the 2003 sitcom Gauteng-alêng-alêng, which spun off into the 2007 film Poena is Koning (Poena is King), as well as the follow-up TV movies Poena (2020) and Poena en Poenie (2021).
Acting
Robbie Wessels commits fully to Poena's delusional swagger.
Production
Low-budget aesthetic that somehow amplifies every joke.
Creator
Willie Esterhuizen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Poena represents a specific strain of Afrikaans working-class comedy that dominated South African TV in the 2000s, often criticized for reinforcing stereotypes while claiming to celebrate 'ordinary people.' The character's persistence across three formats suggests genuine audience attachment despite critical scorn.
The 1.0 TMDB rating likely reflects a handful of votes from international viewers confused by the Afrikaans humor, creating a fascinating case study in how rating aggregators fail regional comedy. It's probably not objectively the worst show on the platform.
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