Shaka Zulu (1986) is a drama, action & adventure, war & politics web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Shaka Zulu online in HD.
Shaka Zulu — Storyline
South Africa, 1823. The Zulu Empire, headed by King Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on the British colony of Cape Town. A volunteer cadre of explorers, mercenaries and professional soldiers are sent to Zululand to try to make contact with Shaka and assess the real threat of his army.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: William C. Faure
- Starring: Henry Cele, Dudu Mkhize, Edward Fox, Robert Powell, Trevor Howard, Fiona Fullerton, Christopher Lee, Roy Dotrice
Shaka Zulu — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1986-10-24 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Genre | Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Network | SABC 1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.2/10 (143 votes) |
Shaka Zulu — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: Part 1 (1986-10-24) — In 1823, warriors from the Zulu Empire, headed by Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on the outskirts of the British colony of Cape Town, in Sou
- E2: Part 2 (1986-10-24) — After being shipwrecked off the coast of Zululand, the British are escorted to Shaka's capital, Kwa Bulawayo, where they meet Shaka and his mother Nandi. Shaka then demonstrates hi
- E3: Part 3 (1986-10-31) — Dr. Fynn chronicles Shaka's life and rise to power starting with the meeting and affair between Nandi and Prince Senzangakona of the Zulu tribe. Despite Senzangakona's marriage to
- E4: Part 4 (1986-11-07) — Nandi's father demands that the Zulu recognize Nandi and the baby Shaka. Senzangakona, now king of the Zulu, takes her as his wife. However, he continually abuses Nandi, until one
- E5: Part 5 (1986-11-14) — Shaka has grown into a fine young man. Senzangakona invites him to return to Zululand and become his heir. Shaka returns but disrupts a ceremony and is forced to flee for his life.
- E6: Part 6 (1986-11-21) — Shaka goes deep into the Nkandla forest and asks a blacksmith to forge a stabbing spear, named “ixwa.” Shaka returns to his regiment and convinces the king that his new method of w
- E7: Part 7 (1986-11-26) — Farewell and his men become Shaka's guests. Shaka is severely wounded during an assassination attempt and Dr. Fynn saves his life. In gratitude, Shaka gives Farewell both land and
- E8: Part 8 (1986-12-05) — Farewell and his men establish Port Natal on the coast. However, the men are restless, and they wish to return home, but Shaka forces them to join him in a war against another trib
- E9: Part 9 (1986-12-12) — After burying the dead, Farewell asks for help in building a boat to return to Cape Town. Shaka agrees, but he keeps with him most of the party —including Dr. Fynn— as hostages. On
- E10: Part 10 (1986-12-19) — A long-ago foretold prophecy comes to pass when a proposal to negotiate a peaceful alliance between the Zulu Empire and Great Britain fails. Zulu Queen Mother Nandi finally dies, a
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Shaka Zulu have? 1 season(s) with 10 episodes.
Who created Shaka Zulu? William C. Faure.
Where can I watch Shaka Zulu? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
