Nigerian TV host Tope Mark Odigie has sparked conversation after sharing her unpopular opinion about the trending Netflix series, The Polygamist. In a Facebook post, she explained why she will not watch the show and posed thought-provoking questions about the impact of entertainment on the mind.
Why She Won't Watch The Polygamist
The Polygamist, which premiered globally on Netflix on June 12, 2026, is a South African drama series that follows Jonasi Gomora, a self-made CEO whose glamorous life unravels under the weight of multiple wives and secret affairs. Despite the hype surrounding the series, Odigie stated she is protective of her mind and chooses not to consume content that focuses on dysfunction.
In her Facebook post, she wrote: “UNPOPULAR OPINION: I won't be watching The Polygamist. Not because I'm afraid of the story. Because I'm protective of my mind. The series has 22 episodes, averaging about 25–30 minutes each. That's roughly 9–11 hours of my life spent consuming a story about deception, infidelity, betrayal, manipulation, family dysfunction, and generational trauma.”
Questioning Entertainment Choices
Odigie questioned why viewers would spend hours watching dysfunction when the lesson can be learned in seconds. She stated: “My question is simple: Why would I spend 10 hours watching dysfunction when the lesson can be learned in 10 seconds? 'Cheating destroys trust. Secrets destroy families. Character matters.' Lesson learned. Next.”
She emphasized her belief that the mind is shaped by repeated input: “Maybe I'm different, but I don't consume entertainment just because it's entertaining. I believe your future is shaped by what repeatedly enters your eyes and ears. Every movie, every song, every conversation is feeding something. Hope or fear. Possibility or limitation. Faith or suspicion.”
Confirmation Bias and Influence
Odigie expressed concern about the long-term effects of watching such content: “And here's what concerns me: When you spend hours watching stories of unfaithful husbands, toxic relationships, betrayal, and deception, your mind doesn't simply 'move on.' It files the information away. Then confirmation bias kicks in. Your brain starts looking for evidence. 'Could this happen to me?' 'Is this happening already?' 'Can men really be trusted?' 'Can marriages really last?'”
She added: “What repeatedly enters the mind eventually influences expectations. I'd rather spend those same hours watching stories of courage, innovation, prosperity, leadership, resilience, restoration, and people overcoming impossible odds.”
Public Reactions
Odigie's post garnered mixed reactions. Favour Precious commented: “Maybe if some people had watched movies like this when they were younger, they would have recognised the red flags and not ended up with monsters like Jonas.” Rosemary Offor said: “I have watched it and I learned. It didn't affect my trust to my husband but It make me to know that some women are going through h*ll in marriage.” Grace Francis Elekwa remarked: “You no go watch am but you know everything that happened… Una Dey try shaaa!”
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In a related story, a woman who watched Funke Akindele's 'Behind The Scenes' on Netflix shared an emotional clip from the movie that made her cry. She also discussed how she prayed while watching the movie and what scared her. The Polygamist continues to generate discussion about the influence of entertainment on perceptions of relationships and trust.
