Cantona James returns as Ethan in the brand-new season of the English/Zulu/Afrikaans drama ‘Spinners’, coming 2026. Picture: Supplied WithSpinnersofficially returning for a second season in 2026 to both Canal+ and MultiChoice’s (Showmax and DStv) platforms worldwide, excitement about the gritty local action drama is once again revving at full throttle. Following its gripping 2023 debut, fans are without a doubt eager to reunite with Ethan and his circle when the series roars back onto screens in 2026.
The show’s return promises more danger, more emotion, and a deeper dive into lives lived at full throttle. Season one gave viewers a captivating ride into Cape Town’s underground spinning scene — a world where customised cars, screaming engines, and smoky clouds of burning rubber form a culture of their own. InSpinners, spinning wasn’t merely portrayed as a flashy sideshow, but as a powerful form of expression and survival in communities where opportunities are limited, and choices come at a cost.
For many young people in the Cape Flats, spinning is far more than an adrenaline rush. It represents belonging, defiance and pride, offering a sense of identity in a space where voices are often ignored. At the centre of all the action inSpinnerswas Ethan, whose path from skilled getaway driver to someone desperate to escape the grip of gang life struck a chord with viewers.
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His complicated relationship with his younger brother, the loyalty he shared with friends like Shane and Nazeem, and the constant pull between ambition and survival gave the first season its emotional core. Magic 828perfectly sums up the elements which madeSpinnerssuch a hit among fans: “From the roaring engines and raw street culture to characters who feel like people you actually know, it’s one of those shows that cuts across age and background.” Two years after escaping the violent grip of gang life, Ethan and his friends have become spinning stars in the big city.
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