New TV Series "Crossroads" stepped into a prominent position, taking over the prime 8 pm slot from the long-running "Sanyu" on Pearl Magic Prime. "Sanyu" captivated audiences for over 800 episodes. Now, the latest addition, "Crossroads," premiered on June 25th and has already captured viewers' attention, despite some comparisons to "Sanyu." However, the storylines of the two shows are distinct.
"Crossroads" follows the lives of three main characters: Kwezi, a headstrong girl from the village of Kakuto; her best friend, McKenzie; and Abby, a privileged young woman in Kampala, who is trying to make her mark in the family's business at Horizon Media Network. Their lives intersect through a series of dramatic events, including an investigative story on child trafficking that puts Kwezi in danger, an impromptu wedding to protect her from an unwanted marriage to the wealthy but vile old man, Ponsiano, and a job opportunity for McKenzie at HMN after his story goes viral.
As expected, "Crossroads" is filled with drama and plot twists. The show reflects the experiences of young people who leave their rural homes for the city in pursuit of big dreams. McKenzie aspires to be a TV star but faces numerous challenges, including living in his employer's guest room and struggling with financial difficulties. As the saying goes, Kampala ssi bizimbe. The harsh realities of Kampala life soon hit him when his smartphone is stolen, leaving him with no money. But that’s not all. There’s also that age old advice to never meet your idols and McKenzie has HMN’s lead anchor, Ryan to thank for that. Think office bully when you think of Ryan, who is also in a situationship with his boss, Abby, that he’s using to try and get ahead.
Meanwhile, Kwezi faces her own challenges, including dealing with her sister Liz’s complaints about McKenzie's inability to support them financially. Liz, in a surprising twist, starts a relationship with Ponsiano, the wealthy but corrupt village chairperson who is father to her ex boyfriend and had previously proposed to Kwezi. This new relationship causes tension between the sisters, leading Kwezi to leave for the city to join McKenzie—unaware of the financial difficulties he faces.
In a bid to maintain his position with the Luwandagas, McKenzie lies about his relationship with Kwezi, introducing her as his sister. This pleases Sabrina, a colleague with a crush on McKenzie, who hopes Kwezi will help her win his affection.
As the plot thickens, fans are left with burning questions: What will happen when McKenzie's lie is exposed? How will Sabrina react? And how will Abby’s complicated relationship with Ryan, affect Kwezi and McKenzie’s future? The drama is just beginning.
Don’t get left out of the tea on these characters. Watch Crossroads Monday to Friday at 8pm on Pearl Magic Prime DStv Channel 148 and GOtv Channel 303