Looking for a great new show to binge watch this weekend? Look no further than Classified! The series — from Skybound Galactic (a joint venture between Skybound Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television) and Johannesburg-based producer Diprente — follows teenager Ella (Imani Pullum of The Orville) as she’s uprooted from her home in Oakland, California and forced to move in with her estranged father in South Africa. Upon arrival, Ella’s world is turned upside down as she navigates a very different reality than what she has known — one full of mansions, elite private schools, and secrets around every corner. All eight episodes are now available to watch exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee in the U.S.. Check out the trailer and more details below…
Classified, a coming-of-age drama, follows 15-year-old Ella (Imani Pullum), a student in Oakland, California. Arrested at a protest and facing serious jail time, Ella avoids incarceration thanks to her stepmother, Dianne (Christine Horn), who has connections in high places. As part of the deal, Ella must leave her home in California and spend the remainder of her secondary education with her father (Sule Rimi) and Dianne in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ella’s world is turned upside down as she navigates a very different reality than the one she has known.
- Classified is a captivating coming-of-age drama with an international twist. Mainly set in Johannesburg, South Africa, the series was originally launched on Netflix South Africa. The series is making its US debut to audiences exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee.
- Set in South Africa, Classified immerses audiences in the rich cultural landscape of the country through the experiences of the characters. Unlike many high school and coming-of-age dramas, Classified provides a unique window into an elite international school environment and the lives of its students.
- While there is plenty of teenage drama to enjoy, including love triangles and cliques at school, Classified uniquely blends this more lighthearted fare with suspenseful plot twists and serious international intrigue that will keep audiences hooked from the very beginning.
- The full season (eight episodes) of Classified will be available to watch on Thursday, August 22 to Prime Video customers in the U.S and will also stream free on Amazon Freevee for U.S. audiences.
- The series was created by Kagiso Lediga, a celebrated South African stand-up comedian and a multiple award-winning actor, writer, director and producer of film and TV. He also serves as showrunner, lead director, and writer on the series.
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