The church women of Kenyan crime drama Faithless
24 July 2023

5 of the most shocking moments on Faithless so far

We’re only three weeks into Faithless on Showmax and we’re hooked. This gripping crime drama is set against the backdrop of a heist gone wrong, and every aftershock that follows takes us deeper into a journey that includes mobsters, murders and moral dilemmas.

The series delves into the lives of Esther, a struggling waitress, whose brother, Benja, is one of the masterminds behind the ill-fated heist. As the stolen loot comes to light, it sparks a chain of events that lead to unexpected alliances, dangerous confrontations, and a profound moral dilemma for Esther and her church friends, Ruth, Hope, and Deborah.

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Buckle up for the five most shocking moments on Faithless so far:

1. Dirty money: the perfect heist ... or so they thought

The story kicks off with an audacious heist on an ambulance carrying a seemingly lucrative fortune. Unbeknown to Benja and his accomplices, the cash belongs to none other than the notorious mob boss, Cain. Little do they realise that their every move has been captured on camera.

2. Esther's startling discovery

On the day of Benja’s memorial service, fate takes a dark turn when Esther stumbles upon the stolen loot hidden in Benja’s room. A shocking revelation awaits her as she starts to unravel the web of crime her brother was entangled in. 

Rosemary Waweru as Esther in Faithless S1 on Showmax

3. Pastor Musa’s secret

Pastor Musa, a man of faith and trust, harbours a dirty little secret. Many years ago, he had an affair with Rachel, who had a son, Manu. But that’s not all … Manu, who is now in his 20s, works for none other than Cain! To make matters even worse, it’s Manu that Cain has tasked with tracking down the stolen money.

4. Esther’s friends get caught in the web

The tension escalates as Hope inadvertently stumbles upon the hidden bag of cash in Esther's wardrobe. Realising the danger it poses, she and Deborah make a fateful decision to move the money to the church for safekeeping. However, Manu is hot on their trail and will get the money back at any cost.

Fatma Mohammed as Hope and Avril Nyambura as Deborah in Faithless S1 on Showmax

5. A fatal mistake: a body to bury and a secret to keep

In a harrowing confrontation at the church, Esther and her friends are held at gunpoint by Manu. Fear and desperation cloud their judgment and they overpower him, resulting in a tragic accident. Instead of seeking justice, they decide to bury the truth, hiding Manu's lifeless body and becoming ensnared in a web of lies and guilt.

Faithless S1 is on Showmax

Amidst the chaos, Detective Inspector Dan Chamu takes the reins of a relentless investigation to bring down Cain. With an anonymous tip-off leading to a drug-bust, the stakes soar as Dan gets closer to the elusive mob boss. 

The first three episodes of Faithless have set the stage for more drama, secrets, and shocking revelations on the horizon, so don't miss out on the unfolding saga! All the episodes of Faithless are ready to bingewatch on Showmax.

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