What I'm watching: Akin Omotoso, director of 'Vaya'
The acclaimed actor, director and producer tells us what turns him on TV-wise
The first series I binge-watched was The Wire. I remember driving one night to the last DVD store open to buy Season 5, because I had just finished Season 4 and couldn't wait.
One of the things growing up that frustrated me no end was that I had to wait a week to watch the next episode. With the advent of the box set and the binge watch, I was like, "What took you all so long!"
The Wire is simply the gold standard. The storytelling, the acting, the cinematography but more importantly the humanity.
My favourite show at the moment is the Ava DuVernay-produced series Queen Sugar. Absolutely love it.
There are a few shows on ice that I can't wait to watch: Tjovitjo, iNumber Number, Luke Cage, Atlanta and Insecure.
I treat series watching like I treat the gym: 'Today we're going to do comedy, tomorrow we're going to do drama.' Though it's overwhelming, I tend to watch all the episodes at once where possible so I can move on...
There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.
From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.
For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.
Already subscribed? Sign in below.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.