Agu (TV series)

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Agu
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Genre Legal drama
Written by
  • Stephanie Dadet
  • Jemine Edukugho
  • Uchechukwu William
  • Uche Ikejimba
Directed by Anis Halloway
Starring
Theme music composer Anis Halloway
Country of origin Nigeria
Original languages
  • English
  • Igbo
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producerUche Ikejimba
Editors
  • Odokuma Jolomi
  • Aina Adebayo
  • Adeyemi Odogun
  • Obinna Onyenakasa
Running time45 minutes
Production companyBlink Africa
Original release
Network Showmax
ReleaseDecember 14, 2023 (2023-12-14) 
January 18, 2024 (2024-01-18)

Agu is a 2023 Nigerian Showmax Original legal television series directed by Anis Halloway, and written by Stephanie Dadet, Jemine Edukugho, Uchechukwu William, and Uche Ikejimba. The series stars Mofe Duncan, Iretiola Doyle, Nonso Odogwu, with Kanayo O. Kanayo, and Ruby Okezie. [1]

Contents

Plot

Agu follows the lives of an estranged father, Etim Inyang, and daughter Victoria Atem as they battle on two opposing sides of the law. When a murder case is presented before the judge. This raises the question: does witchcraft have a case in a court of law? [2]

Cast

Main

Supporting

  • Vine Olugu as Obinna
  • Ozzi Nlemadim as Felix
  • Linda Ejiofor as Ugochi
  • Tina Mba as Judge
  • Ikenna Onyekwena as Barrister Okpe
  • Miracle Op as Chima
  • Martins Emeka Nwokolo as Uzo
  • Detola Jones as Derin
  • Taiwo Adejumo Tiza as D-Money
  • Stella Chima as Nkiru
  • Ajayi Rebecca as Office Secretary
  • Confidence Melody Diviport as Feyi

Episodes

Each episode was released weekly for six weeks, every Thursday on Showmax from 14 December 2023 to 18 January 2024.

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 6December 14, 2023 (2023-12-14)January 18, 2024 (2024-01-18)

Season 1 (2023)

No.TitleOriginal release date
1TBA14 December 2023 (2023-12-14)
A man murders his best friend in the forest but insists that he is innocent. A case brings two generations at opposite sides.
2TBA21 December 2023 (2023-12-21)
Barrister Etim tries to uncover the relationship between pius and the felix while also trying to stretch an olive branch.
3TBA28 December 2023 (2023-12-28)
The mysterious calabash comes with a little prick. Victoria's fantasy gets a reality check. Etim visits a dark place.
4TBA4 January 2024 (2024-01-04)
Etim confronts Sola and Victoria and discovers a shocking truth.
5TBA11 January 2024 (2024-01-11)
Etim is rushed to the hospital. Victoria shows signs of concern for Etims health. Sola keeps plotting
6TBA18 January 2024 (2024-01-18)
Etim gets new information that could change everything. Victoria fights for what rightfully belongs to her. The verdict is given.

Premiere and release

The series premiered on 14 December 2023 and was released to over 50 African countries via Showmax. [3]

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