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Go! (2025) Series: All you need to Know About the Upcoming South-African Sports Drama
Netflix recently unveiled a thrilling trailer for GO!, its upcoming young-adult sports drama set in the heart of Johannesburg. The series brings an exciting mix of intense competition, fierce rivalries, and powerful personal journeys, keeping fans at the edge of their seats. As the stakes get higher, viewers are in for a gripping ride filled with emotion, tension, and passion.
The newly released trailer amps up the anticipation, showcasing the challenges that come with athletic greatness, while hinting at deep personal struggles. Set against the vibrant streets of Johannesburg and the prestigious halls of a private school, GO! captures the high-energy, fast-paced nature of the sport, while also exploring the raw, human side of its characters. It’s a drama that promises to be unforgettable.
Get ready for a show that will redefine what it means to run toward your dreams. In the following sections, we’ll delve into the latest updates, cast details, and everything you need to know about this highly anticipated series. Keep checking back for new developments as we update this article with the latest news!
Release date & Where to Watch
The six-part GO! series will arrive on Netflix worldwide on Friday, March 21, 2025.
What is the plot of Go!?
GO! follows the journey of Siya "Bolt" Gumede, a talented young sprinter who is awarded a life-changing scholarship to the prestigious St. Judes Private School in Johannesburg. As Bolt races toward his dreams, he finds that escaping his troubled past proves more challenging than achieving athletic success.
While facing intense pressure from his new teammates—Sizwe, RJ, and Ade—Bolt also grapples with the weight of his family’s struggles. His sick mother and his troubled brother Shuffle add emotional complexity to his already chaotic life.
As Bolt navigates his new reality, he must make an impossible choice: stay in the life he knows or take a chance to change his future and redefine his family's destiny. Along the way, a pivotal night with his best friend Mandla and girlfriend Nthabi takes a dramatic turn, further altering his path.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Johannesburg, GO! explores not just the race on the track, but the internal battle that defines Bolt's journey to overcome his past and create a new future. Will he rise above the challenges, or will the weight of his struggles be too much to bear?
Who’s in the cast of Go!?
- Thandolwethu Zondi as Siya “Bolt” Gumede
- Ntobeko Sishi as Sizwe
- Daanyaal Ally as RJ
- Aidia De Meyer as Ade
- Dawn Thandeka King as Bolt’s mother
- Wiseman Mncube as Bolt’s brother Shuffle
- Wonder Ndlovu as Mandla
- Shalate Sekhabi as Nthabi
Is There a Trailer for Go!?
In the official trailer for the upcoming Netflix series Go!, viewers are introduced to Siya, a young sprinter who receives a life-changing scholarship to a prestigious school in Johannesburg. The trailer opens with a voiceover stating, "The only thing that matters is winning," setting the tone for Siya's high-stakes journey.
As Siya navigates his new environment, he is confronted by the weight of his own fabrications. A pivotal moment occurs when he is warned, "You can't outrun your past." This line encapsulates the internal and external challenges he faces as he strives to reconcile his ambitions with the truth.
The trailer concludes with Siya lacing up his running shoes, determination etched on his face, ready to face the consequences of his choices. This glimpse into Go! promises a narrative rich with themes of ambition, deception, and redemption, leaving viewers eager to see how Siya's story unfolds.
Watch the previously released official teaser below.
Behind the Scenes
Go! is a six-part series created and directed by South African filmmaker Tristan Holmes, known for his Academy Award-winning short film Elalini and the film The Fragile King.
The show is produced by Ten30 Pictures and showrun by Kutlwano Ditsele, who also serves as an executive producer alongside Thuli Zuma and Adam Thal. The series, written by Thuli Zuma, Tristan Holmes, Julian Koboekae, Thato Dipholo, and Lindo Buthelezi, marks Ditsele’s return to TV after a brief hiatus.
The series’ development began with a vision from Ditsele and head writer Thuli Zuma, whose previous work includes the successful Showmax original The Wife. In contrast to South Africa’s challenging economic environment, Ditsele sought to secure ownership and creative control by securing private investors rather than relying on pre-licensing agreements with broadcasters or streaming platforms.
Setting a $1 million budget for the six episodes, Ditsele caught the attention of Netflix, which, as he recalls, “literally picked up the phone” during the pilot phase and declared, “Don’t speak to anybody else. We want this show.” (via Variety)
With the series sold to Netflix, Ditsele is now working towards a larger goal, targeting a 250 million rand ($13.7 million) funding round to expand Ten30’s operations. The company’s growing slate includes the medical drama Clinical and the road drama Imbali ne iNkabi, with a second season of GO! already in development.
Ditsele is also working on a large-scale project with a U.S. studio, expanding his creative reach internationally. He believes that GO! exemplifies Ten30’s goal of creating bold, compelling content.
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