When it comes to watching the murder scenes in the thrilling South African limited series Trompoppie, you’ll either watch through your fingers or forget to blink! The murder scenes are unsettling public displays, while the characters will stop at nothing to protect their spotless images.

Luna Verwey (Melissa Myburgh) has just been recruited for her gymnastic skills to join the drum majorettes squad at a prestigious private school. But when a string of gruesome murders rattles this affluent community, Luna suddenly finds herself in the spotlight for reasons that have nothing to do with her toe point. The line between popularity and paranoia starts to blur in this twisted, Pretty Little Liars-esque thriller.

The narrative pulses forward with each character’s story building on the last, exploring a range of themes from social status, ambition and betrayal to parenthood. The large ensemble cast features standout performances from talented South African actresses Marion Holm and Celeste Loots (One Piece). Trompoppie is a high-energy and mesmerizing whodunnit for all ages.

Trompoppie is streaming on August 5^th, 2025 in the U.S. and Canada on MHz Choice!