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Season 1 – Classified

2024 Drama List
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Classified, a coming-of-age drama, follows 15-year-old Ella, a student in Oakland, California. Arrested at a protest and facing serious jail time, Ella avoids incarceration thanks to her stepmother, Dianne, 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 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.
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Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media All of this makes Classified feel unfocused, especially since it revolves around a homesick teenager trying to find her place. Sep 11, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daphnie B Omg my first Rotten Tomatoes review (hi mom)! This isn’t your average teen drama, it has espionage themes that make for a really compelling watch. The contrast between the typical high school struggles and the high-stakes world of espionage really creates some exciting plot twists and character dynamics. I'm personally impressed with Paballo Koza, Nicola Nothnagel and of course Imani Pullum. They each shine in their own ways. They embody a mix of strength, vulnerability, and empathy which comes off on screen. I honestly lit up every time they came on, lol. Perfectly cast, in my opinion. Kwame also deserves an honourable mention! My favourite episode is Episode 4. I feel that's the episode that we really feel all the different culture and experiences the characters live in and go through. From Lolo and his mom to his township, Greta's parents and the safari Ella went on. Seeing it all through Ella’s eyes made it more interesting as well. 10/10 episode. Classified honestly is an amazing show, and I am eagerly waiting for more seasons! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Britney C Loved the plot of it being a YA, but it has a spy twist to it. Show of the summer 🫶 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Justine W Just binged it and OMG, everything about this show is so slay!!! The acting, the plot, the setting, the cinematography, the costumes, absolutely everything. Going to binge it again and again until we get season 2 😅🔥 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Aug 22, 2024 Episode 1 Facing criminal charges after a protest, Ella is forced to leave Oakland to live with her estranged father in Johannesburg, South Africa; she arrives at her new elite school and immediately plots her escape back home. Details Episode 2 Airs undefined Episode 2 Ella's attempt to flee South Africa causes chaos at school as the administration investigates who was able to escape their campus; Ella must do what she can to cover her tracks, all while trying to keep the mean girls off her back. Details Episode 3 Airs undefined Episode 3 Ella strikes a deal with her stepmother Dianne to spy on a classmate in exchange for going back to Oakland; she does whatever she can to get close to a boy she can't stand and tries to pursue another. Details Episode 4 Airs undefined Episode 4 Ella finally gets closer to Noko as part of her mission but starts to see a different side of him that makes her question if her stepmother is right about him and his family; Ellla's classmates stire up trouble for her new relationship with Dawoud. Details Episode 5 Airs undefined Episode 5 Believing her job as an amateur spy completed, Ella pushes Dianne to honor their deal and arrange for her to return home to California; Dianne tells her the work Ella has been helping with is not done yet. Details Episode 6 Airs undefined Episode 6 Ella must find a way into an exclusive Spring Break party if she has any chance of saving her relationship with Dawoud; her relationship status becomes least of her worries when her meddling gets her, Noko and Greta in serious danger. Details Episode 7 Airs undefined Episode 7 After being kidnapped, Ella and Noko must find a way to escape without putting themselves in even more danger. Details Episode 8 Airs undefined Episode 8 Dianne finally arranges for Ella to go back home after her father finds out about Dianne using Ella as a spy; before Ella leaves she decides to confront the person Dianne has been tracking, putting her in even more danger. Details
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Season Info

Director
Tebogo Malope, Kagiso Lediga, Karabo Lediga
Executive Producer
David Alpert, Tamsin Andersson, Bryan Furst, Sean Furst, Rick Jacobs, Robert Kirkman, Kagiso Lediga
Screenwriter
Kagiso Lediga, Camilo Saloojee, Karabo Lediga, Christopher Steenkamp, Meja L. Shoba, Nomawonga Khumalo
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 22, 2024