Second Family Season 1 episodes 16-18 recap: Cyrus struggles to keep the company on track

In episodes 16-18 of Second Family, the countdown to the IPO is on, but the family is on the brink of chaos. Cyrus, as acting CEO, is feeling the heat to get the company through, while Charles and Evangeline clash over how to deal with the protesting farmers. 

Sinde is on the run and plotting her revenge on the Gatehis, taking any job she can to get close to the family, even working in the gardens in disguise. Bett is struggling to meet Evangeline's expectations, while Lucas unravels the truth about Leo's accident and Stephen's death. 

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Evangeline seeks to secure IPO for East Africa Granary Company

Things couldn't look worse for East Africa Granary Company, and Evangeline manages to secure a meeting with Gillham Bank to underwrite the IPO. Unfortunately, Cyrus suspects they’re priming the company for a takeover, and approaches the board behind Evangeline’s back. As the board starts to turn against Evangeline, Charles swoops in to ensure the IPO moves forward, no matter the cost. 

Lucas finds Sinde

Meanwhile, Lucas finally tracks down Sinde, just in the nick of time to stop her from being attacked by her landlord. But with so many unanswered questions and secrets still lurking, it's anyone's guess what lies ahead for these two families. Will Sinde regain control of her father's legacy, or will she be thwarted once again? Will Sophie be reunited with her children?

And what about Cyrus and Gigi? Will they be able to move forward with their wedding plans, or will the challenges they face tear them apart? Only one thing is for sure: the lives of the L’angat families will never be the same. 

While you await the next chapter of their story, stream all 18 episodes of Second Family, only on Showmax.