Reckless (Kenyan TV series)
| Reckless | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Concept by Vivek Bahl Story & Screenplay by Anantika & Sudeep Sahir |
| Written by | Jim Malakwen |
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| Country of origin | Kenya |
| Original languages | English Swahili |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | TBC (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Auka Gecheo |
| Producers | King Muriuki & Eddah Kiruhi |
| Production company | Live Eye TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | Showmax |
| Release | 23 June 2025 – 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, King Muriuki 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 | ||
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| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | TBC | June 23, 2025 | Ongoing | |
Season 1 (2025)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Fast Lane" | Various | 23 June 2025 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | ||||
| 49 | "Episode 49" | Various | 8 December 2025 | |
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A desperate Mika pleads for forgiveness, hoping to regain Mary's trust, but her conditions may be more than he bargained for. Meanwhile, James' affair unravels as his wife, Agatha, discovers his betrayal. | ||||
| 50 | "Episode 50" | Various | 9 December 2025 | |
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Pete is battered and bruised, struggling to recall his attackers. Mika is torn between caring for him and his mysterious new love interest, Lucy. Agatha confronts James over his betrayal. | ||||
| 51 | "Episode 51" | Various | 15 December 2025 | |
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Ziki crashes Mika and Lucy's date to expose Lucy's secrets, but Lucy manipulates the situation, making Ziki look like the jealous villain. Pete struggles with guilt and hallucinations as a mysterious figure lurks. | ||||
| 52 | "Episode 52" | Various | 16 December 2025 | |
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Pete struggles to save an unconscious Ella while battling his own injuries, as Ziki and her friends embark on a plan to uncover "Cindy's" true intentions. Mika finds himself tangled in Lucy's web of secrets. | ||||
| 53 | "Episode 53" | Various | 22 December 2025 | |
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When a near-death incident brings Pete and Ella closer, hidden emotions surface but danger lurks in the shadows. | ||||
| 54 | "Episode 54" | Various | 23 December 2025 | |
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Nala has a chilling premonition of chaos brewing in Keera Village, while Pete struggles to redeem himself in Ella's eyes after risking his life to save her. | ||||
| 55 | "Episode 55" | Various | 29 December 2025 | |
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Pete sets out to redeem his village's pride by forming a football team, while his mischievous brother Mika keeps him on his toes. | ||||
| 56 | "Episode 56" | Various | 30 December 2025 | |
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As Bono, tormented by accusations and despair, threatens to end his life in the street, Pete tries to talk him down. Meanwhile, Agatha seethes with suspicion and jealousy. | ||||
| 57 | "Episode 57" | Various | 5 January 2026 | |
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James grapples with Agatha's reckless outburst, threatening their lavish lifestyle, while in the small village of Keera, Pete and Mika receive an unexpected second chance at redemption. | ||||
| 58 | "Episode 58" | Various | 6 January 2026 | |
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A group of students navigate friendships, rivalries, and hidden motives as they prepare for a football match that could restore their village's pride. | ||||
| 59 | "Episode 59" | Various | 12 January 2026 | |
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James and Agatha devise strategies to outsmart Melinda, but their plans take an unexpected turn when she suddenly disappears. Ella's past resurfaces as Owen returns, shaking her to the core. | ||||
| 60 | "Episode 60" | Various | 13 January 2026 | |
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Ella is struggling to heal from an old heartbreak while Pete is trying to prove his worth. Mika begins a journey to reconnect with his lover, Cindy. Tension continues to rise at the Sonoko Office. | ||||
| 61 | "Episode 61" | Various | 19 January 2026 | |
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As suspicions swirl around the charming but mysterious Lucy, Ziki's instincts clash with Mika's blind affection, while tension simmers in Keera between past lovers, family secrets, and rising doubts. | ||||
| 62 | "Episode 62" | Various | 20 January 2026 | |
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As tensions continue to build under one roof, love, betrayal, and unresolved feelings push Pete, Mika, Ella, and Ziki to emotional breaking points. | ||||
| 63 | "Episode 63" | Various | 26 January 2026 | |
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As love quietly brews between Ella and Pete amidst unspoken emotions and misunderstood intentions, tangled secrets and hidden agendas begin to unravel around them. | ||||
| 64 | "Episode 64" | Various | 27 January 2026 | |
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As Pete confesses his love through a passionate proposal, Ella rejects him. Meanwhile, a tangled web of lies unravels in Lucy's room when her two lovers unexpectedly collide. | ||||
| 65 | "Episode 65" | Various | 2 February 2026 | |
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A heartbroken Pete drowns his sorrows in alcohol after rejection, while his friends struggle to find him and restore his spirit in time for an important football tournament. | ||||
| 66 | "Episode 66" | Various | 3 February 2026 | |
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As a struggling Keera Institute team faces challenges on and off the field, and when unexpected allies and old enemies clash, they're forced to make tough choices for victory. | ||||
| 67 | "Episode 67" | Various | 9 February 2026 | |
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When Pete and Mika attempt a heartfelt gesture, it sets off a chain of emotional entanglements, unresolved rivalries, and a shocking act of violence that threatens their unity. | ||||
| 68 | "Episode 68" | Various | 10 February 2026 | |
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In the quiet rural town of Keera, love, lies, and betrayal collide as James juggles multiple lives, Ella questions her heart, and tensions mount before a high-stakes football match. | ||||
| 69 | "Episode 69" | Various | 16 February 2026 | |
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When a soccer match becomes a battleground of leadership, strategy, and redemption, Pete and Mika must apply logic, teamwork, and mental resilience to defy the odds. | ||||
| 70 | "Episode 70" | Various | 17 February 2026 | |
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In the heart of Keera, love blossoms in secret between Ella and Pete, but old flames, watchful eyes, and dangerous secrets threaten to unravel everything. | ||||
| 71 | "Episode 71" | Various | 18 February 2026 | |
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When Mika mysteriously disappears, a tangled web of lies, betrayal, and hidden truths unravels in Keera village, forcing his loved ones into a desperate search. | ||||
| 72 | "Episode 72" | Various | 19 February 2026 | |
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When Ziki is found unconscious on a deserted road, Keera village is thrown into chaos, unraveling dangerous secrets, betrayal, and a powerful family's desperate cover-up. | ||||
| 73 | "Episode 73" | Various | TBC | |
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TBC | ||||
| 74 | "Episode 75" | Various | TBC | |
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TBC | ||||
| 75 | "Episode 75" | Various | TBC | |
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TBC | ||||
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
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- ^ Gichovi, Murugi (16 June 2025). "New Showmax Thriller 'Reckless' Tackles Family, Loss, And Legacy". Capital FM Sauce. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "First look: New youth drama Reckless, on Showmax this June". Showmax Stories. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Reckless star Brian Abajah spills on his latest role". Showmax Stories. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ Milimo, Dennis (1 July 2025). "Brian Abajah Spills on Ditching Law for Acting and His Journey to Stardom". MPASHO. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Actor Sammy Okore stars in new drama series". KBC Digital. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Godfrey Odhiambo on Reckless, his career, and the evolution of Kenyan film". Showmax Stories. 25 September 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ Milimo, Dennis (6 October 2025). "Art Imitates Life — Godfrey Odhiambo Opens Up About Fatherhood and His Role in Reckless". MPASHO. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ ""Show the world all sides of Kenya" – Actor Eddie Mbugua". KBC Digital. 8 September 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ "Eddie Mbugua spills on bringing his villainous best in Reckless". Showmax Stories. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ Milimo, Dennis (3 September 2025). "Legendary Actor Eddie Mbugua Spills the Beans on his New Role in Reckless". MPASHO. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ Milimo, Dennis (12 June 2025). "First Look: New Youth Drama Reckless Set to Premiere on Showmax". MPASHO. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "New Drama 'Reckless' Premieres June 23 on Showmax – First Look". UNCUT Media. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
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