Reckless (Kenyan TV series)

Reckless
Genre	Drama
Written by	Jim Malakwen
Directed by	Carol Ochieng Gilbert Lukalia Isaya Evans
Starring	Brian Abajah Sammy Okore Godfrey Odhiambo Georgina Mbira Ntinyari Mburukua Ann Muli Eddie Mbugua Joyce Musoke Wanjiru Marima
Country of origin	Kenya
Original languages	English Swahili
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	TBC (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Auka Gecheo
Producer	Eddah Kiruhi
Production company	Live Eye TV
Original release
Network	Showmax
Release	23 June 2025 (2025-06-23) – present

Reckless is a 2025 Kenyan television drama series series that is streaming on Showmax. ^[1]

The show premiered on 23 June 2025 and is produced by Auka Gecheo and Eddah Kiruhi under Live Eye Limited. It stars an ensemble cast that includes Brian Abajah, Georgina Mbira, Godfrey Odhiambo among others. ^[2] Cinematography by Geoffrey Mwangi aka Baby Boy.

Plot

Reckless follows the Sonoko brothers, who find themselves at a crossroads following a tragic accident during an illegal street race. They are forced to flee the big city and must navigate the harsh realities of life in a remote village while trying protecting their family’s legacy. ^[3]

Cast

• Brian Abajah ^[4] as Pete Sonoko, an entitled 23-year-old man shaped by wealth and privilege. ^[5]
• Sammy Okore ^{[6] [7] [8]} as Mika Sonoko, a fun-loving 18-year-old who enjoys partying but lacks the work ethic to excel at his goals. He has a tense relationship with his older brother, Pete.
• Godfrey Odhiambo ^[9] as Edward Sonoko, a self-made patriarch of the Sonoko family. ^[10]
• Georgina Mbira as Melinda Sonoko, a strict and distant mother whose tough love creates tension with her sons.
• Ntinyari Mburukua as Ella, a headstrong young woman from the remote village who instantly disapproves of the brothers, seeing them as selfish and spoilt.
• Ann Muli as Debbie, a young woman who competes for Pete’s attention and is a nemesis to Ella.
• Eddie Mbugua ^[11] as James ^[12] , a cunning antagonist who is willing to do anything to bring down the Sonoko family. ^[13]
• Joyce Musoke as Agatha, James’ pragmatic wife, whose loyalty endures despite his scheming.
• Wanjiru Marima as Ziki, the younger sister to Ella.
• Joan Kendunywa

Series overview

Season	Episodes		Originally released
			First released	Last released
1	TBC		June 23, 2025 (2025-06-23)	Ongoing

Season 1 (2025)

No.	Title	Directed by	Original release date
1	"Fast Lane"	Various	23 June 2025 (2025-06-23)
A reckless street race takes a deadly turn, forcing Mika Sonoko into a web of lies, cover-ups, and family power plays. As the truth unravels, the Sonoko empire faces collapse.
2	"Spare the rod"	Various	24 June 2025 (2025-06-24)
As betrayal brews within the boardroom and legal trouble looms, secrets unravel, threatening to bring the family down from both the streets and the boardroom.
3	"Journey into night"	Various	30 June 2025 (2025-06-30)
Mika and Pete are forced into exile. Stranded in unfamiliar territory with no resources, they must navigate a harsh new reality.
4	"Food for thought"	Various	1 July 2025 (2025-07-01)
A corporate power struggle brews as their father, Edward, fights to protect his legacy from a cunning James.
5	"Episode 5"	Various	7 July 2025 (2025-07-07)
Pete and Mika discover that the place they want to escape from may hold the key to their purpose. Their disappearance sparks a desperate search, forcing them to confront dangers.
6	"Episode 6"	Various	8 July 2025 (2025-07-08)
While in the village, Pete and Mika navigate friendships, love, and family dynamics while secrets, ambitions, and past mistakes threaten to upend their lives.
7	"Episode 7"	Various	14 July 2025 (2025-07-14)
Ella grapples with a painful past after a reluctant homecoming stirs old wounds. Rebellious Ziki sneaks off to a party that may hold more trouble than fun.
8	"Episode 8"	Various	15 July 2025 (2025-07-15)
Pete and Mika struggle with harsh rules, rural life, and the unexpected discipline of living in the countryside. As they plot their escape, they discover that survival requires more than just rebellion.
9	"Episode 9"	Various	21 July 2025 (2025-07-21)
Ella struggles with rowdy students, village drama, and personal struggles. Pete and Mika continue with their mischievous ways by trying to sell a stolen goat, leading to chaos in the local market.
10	"Episode 10"	Various	22 July 2025 (2025-07-22)
In their bid to escape their past, Pete, Mika, Ella, and Ziki get themselves in danger and collide with the law. Their quest for freedom spirals into chaos, forcing them to confront their demons before it's too late.
11	"Episode 11"	Various	28 July 2025 (2025-07-28)
A tragic accident spirals lives, forcing Ella, Ziki, Pete, and Mika learn to survive and keep secrets about a dark rural night. Powerful forces at a lavish party quietly shift allegiances, threatening to upend everything.
12	"Episode 12"	Various	29 July 2025 (2025-07-29)
Tensions rise in the haunted depths of the forest as Pete, Mika, Ella, and Ziki face eerie symbols, vanishing goats, and ominous shrieks, testing their loyalty and sanity.
13	"Episode 13"	Various	4 August 2025 (2025-08-04)
Lost in a haunted forest, Mika, Pete, Ziki and Ella battle illusions, fear, and mysterious forces while a desperate search party races to find them.
14	"Episode 14"	Various	5 August 2025 (2025-08-05)
Buried secrets and simmering tensions rise to the surface as Pete, Mika, Ella, and Ziki struggle to survive a night in the forest. Despite the differences, they must cling to each other before everything falls apart.
15	"Episode 15"	Various	11 August 2025 (2025-08-11)
Pete, Mika, Ella, and Ziki reunite with their grandmother. As they make their way back home, they have to confront the truths about family, friendship, and the deep-rooted beliefs of a village bound by ancient demons.
16	"Episode 16"	Various	12 August 2025 (2025-08-12)
Pete and Mika embark on community-driven projects while navigating personal struggles, friendships, and ambitions, all in the heart of their vibrant town. Tensions rise at Sonoko Inc.
17	"Episode 17"	Various	18 August 2025 (2025-08-18)
Two brothers, Mika and Pete, navigate unexpected life lessons, from fixing broken projectors to selling produce at a rural market.
18	"Episode 18"	Various	19 August 2025 (2025-08-19)
Keera village offers tough lessons for Pete and Mika Sonoko, two brothers accustomed to a life of glitz and glamour.
19	"Episode 19"	Various	25 August 2025 (2025-08-25)
A confident yet mischievous Mika struggles to fit in at Keera Institute, where romance, rivalry, and lessons challenge his ego. Meanwhile, Pete, another outsider, clashes with the fiery Ella.
20	"Episode 20"	Various	26 August 2025 (2025-08-26)
A fire breaks out at Keera Technical Training Institute, igniting chaos and suspicion among students and teachers. As secrets, betrayals, and hidden agendas unfold, Ella must prove her innocence
21	"Episode 21"	Various	1 September 2025 (2025-09-01)
A desperate Ziki seeks supernatural help to win back her love, unaware of the chaos she's about to unleash. Meanwhile, Mika faces a harsh reality check as his privileged life crumbles.
22	"Episode 22"	Various	2 September 2025 (2025-09-02)
A confident but clueless Mika believes he can win over the taken Ana, but his plans unravel in the most humiliating way possible. Meanwhile, corporate power struggles threaten to bring down the Sonoko empire.
23	"Episode 23"	Various	8 September 2025 (2025-09-08)
A mysterious potion leaves Ziki voiceless and alters Mika's identity, sparking a desperate search for a cure. Meanwhile, the Sonoko legacy faces dismantlement due to power struggles and hidden agendas.
24	"Episode 24"	Various	9 September 2025 (2025-09-09)
A desperate Ziki struggles to reach Ella, who has locked herself away in distress. Meanwhile, Pete and Mika, unaware of the storm brewing at home, stumble upon a shocking revelation about their family.
25	"Episode 25"	Various	15 September 2025 (2025-09-15)
The Sonoko family attempts to control the narrative surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Mika and Pete, while a cunning James manipulates events from the shadows. A heartbroken Ella struggles.
26	"Episode 26"	Various	16 September 2025 (2025-09-16)
Pete struggles to mend broken relationships while facing rejection from Ella. Mika is drawn into a dangerous game with Tony's gang.
27	"Episode 27"	Various	22 September 2025 (2025-09-22)
Mika, eager to fit in, falls victim to a cruel prank, leaving him humiliated and exposed at school. At the same time, Pete's attempt to make amends with Ella backfires as their tensions reach a boiling point.
28	"Episode 28"	Various	23 September 2025 (2025-09-23)
Malik infiltrates the powerful Sonoko estate to uncover dark secrets. Tensions rise between Pete and Ella as they navigate love, betrayal, and survival in a world that seems determined to break them.
29	"Episode 29"	Various	29 September 2025 (2025-09-29)
At the Keera Institute, rivalry ignites between Pete and Tony, while a secret love note sparks emotional turmoil that unravels hidden feelings and favouritism.
30	"Episode 30"	Various	30 September 2025 (2025-09-30)
Ella fights to save Keera Technical Institute from financial ruin while dealing with sabotage from within. A crucial presentation to investors becomes a high-stakes battle for the school's survival.
31	"Episode 31"	Various	6 October 2025 (2025-10-06)
Ella fights to salvage the institute's reputation after an act of sabotage while a tangled web of secrets and betrayals threatens to unravel around her.
32	"Episode 32"	Various	7 October 2025 (2025-10-07)
When Keera Institute is offered a lifeline through a community football match, Ella, Pete and Mika must rally an uninterested student body and confront Tony to save their school.
33	"Episode 33"	Various	13 October 2025 (2025-10-13)
Pete and Mika must navigate rivalries and betrayals on and off the field as their football dreams clash. Meanwhile, corporate scheming at Sonoko Inc threatens to entangle them in a sinister web of deceit.
34	"Episode 34"	Various	14 October 2025 (2025-10-14)
When an underfunded Keera Institute faces disqualification from a tournament, a ragtag team of misfits band together to form a football team.
35	"Episode 35"	Various	20 October 2025 (2025-10-20)
When a mysterious note sparks a chain of secrets, teenage love, and unresolved grief, the Mwanzis must overcome personal struggles and revive a struggling football team.
36	"Episode 36"	Various	21 October 2025 (2025-10-21)
A web of secret admirers, old flames, and budding romances unfold at Keera Institute, where Mika unknowingly holds the key to someone's heart. Pete and Ella navigate village life.
37	"Episode 37"	Various	27 October 2025 (2025-10-27)
A group of young footballers in Keera strive to prove their worth in a high-stakes match, navigating friendships, rivalries, and personal challenges. Meanwhile, a darker plot unfolds.
38	"Episode 38"	Various	28 October 2025 (2025-10-28)
Pete is accused of theft, but his true intentions become clear when he returns with gifts, challenging the community's trust issues.
39	"Episode 39"	Various	3 November 2025 (2025-11-03)
Pete and Mika deceive and rob a village while pretending to help them. A desperate chase follows, culminating in a final showdown that will determine who wields power.
40	"Episode 40"	Various	4 November 2025 (2025-11-04)
Ella grapples with betrayal as her village turns against her. Pete and Mika flee their past, seeking refuge in a world that may not welcome them back.
41	"Episode 41"	Various	10 November 2025 (2025-11-10)
Pete and Mika, on the run after a daring escape, return home. Meanwhile, Ella and her fractured team fight to reclaim their honour, unaware that their past and future are about to collide.
42	"Episode 42"	Various	11 November 2025 (2025-11-11)
A desperate Mika and parched Pete struggle for survival in a deserted land, unaware of their past misdeeds. Secrets unravel within the Sonoko and Amani families.
43	"Episode 43"	Various	17 November 2025 (2025-11-17)
Pete and Mika return to Keera seeking redemption after betraying the community, only to face rejection, danger, and an unexpected chance at forgiveness.
44	"Episode 44"	Various	18 November 2025 (2025-11-18)
Pete and Mika struggle to find their place at a tough training institute, facing bullies, broken friendships, and their own past mistakes. An unexpected act of kindness forces them to confront what truly matters.
45	"Episode 45"	Various	24 November 2025 (2025-11-24)
Ella struggles to overcome past trauma and societal judgment while finding solace in Mary and Ziki's support. Pete and Mika seek redemption and stability in a tough new environment.
46	"Episode 46"	Various	25 November 2025 (2025-11-25)
Mika and Pete struggle to survive and rebuild their tarnished reputations after losing everything, navigating love, betrayal, and redemption in Keera.
47	"Episode 47"	Various	1 December 2025 (2025-12-01)
Mika believes he has found his dream girl, only to be caught in a web of deception. Meanwhile, an injured Pete fights for survival as the people who betrayed him wrestle with their guilt.
48	"Episode 48"	Various	2 December 2025 (2025-12-02)
A desperate Mika searches tirelessly for his missing brother, Pete, whose life hangs by a thread in a remote hospital. Mary faces the dilemma of whether to care for Pete or send him back to the city.

Production

Development

Reckless was announced in early June 2025 ahead of its premiere later in the month. ^[14] The show is produced by Live Eye Limited, the creators of other Showmax originals Second Family and Faithless. Auka Gecheo serves as the executive producer and Eddah Kiruhi is the creative producer. ^[15]

In an exclusive interview with MPASHO, opened up about the high stakes car chase that appeared in the premiere episode. The car chase was shot along the Southern Bypass. ^[8]

Release

Showmax released the first episode on 23 June, and subsequent episodes being available on the streaming platform every Monday and Tuesday. ^[16]

References

1. Opondo, Agnes (18 June 2025). "Reckless: A High-Stakes Drama of Brotherhood, Consequences and Redemption". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
2. Gichovi, Murugi (16 June 2025). "New Showmax Thriller 'Reckless' Tackles Family, Loss, And Legacy". Capital FM Sauce. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
3. "First look: New youth drama Reckless, on Showmax this June". Showmax Stories. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
4. "Reckless star Brian Abajah spills on his latest role". Showmax Stories. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
5. Milimo, Dennis (1 July 2025). "Brian Abajah Spills on Ditching Law for Acting and His Journey to Stardom". MPASHO. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
6. "Actor Sammy Okore stars in new drama series". KBC Digital. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
7. "Actor Sammy Okore Talks Reckless, Street Racing, and His Journey From Child Star to Leading Man"". Famous Media. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
8. Milimo, Dennis (7 August 2025). "From Machachari to Reckless: Sammy Okore Opens up on Street Racing & Life Beyond the Screen". MPASHO. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
9. "Godfrey Odhiambo on Reckless, his career, and the evolution of Kenyan film". Showmax Stories. 25 September 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
10. Milimo, Dennis (6 October 2025). "Art Imitates Life — Godfrey Odhiambo Opens Up About Fatherhood and His Role in Reckless". MPASHO. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
11. ""Show the world all sides of Kenya" – Actor Eddie Mbugua". KBC Digital. 8 September 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
12. "Eddie Mbugua spills on bringing his villainous best in Reckless". Showmax Stories. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
13. Milimo, Dennis (3 September 2025). "Legendary Actor Eddie Mbugua Spills the Beans on his New Role in Reckless". MPASHO. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
14. Milimo, Dennis (12 June 2025). "First Look: New Youth Drama Reckless Set to Premiere on Showmax". MPASHO. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
15. "New Drama 'Reckless' Premieres June 23 on Showmax – First Look". UNCUT Media. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
16. Ochieng, Jennifer (10 June 2025). "New Kenyan Youth Drama 'Reckless' Premieres on Showmax This June". Sinema Focus. Retrieved 15 June 2025.

External links

• Reckless at IMDb
• Reckless at Showmax