Netflix’s Blood & Water brings another rich teenager drama to screens, joining the likes of Elite and Gossip Girl, loaded with mystery, drama, and flashy private school uniforms.
Beneath all the usual high school storylines like love triangles, elections, and rebellious adventures, the real focus remains on a single puzzle: trying to uncover if Fikele Bhele (Khosi Ngema) is actually Puleng Khumalo’s (Ama Qamata) long-lost sister who was stolen at birth.
Puleng’s interest in Fikele grows after seeing her at a party, noticing a striking resemblance to her missing sister. Having lived under the weight of her sister’s disappearance, Puleng becomes determined to find out if Fikele is the baby taken years ago.
Blood and Water blends mystery with glamour at Parkhurst College (Photo: Blood and Water Season 2/Gambit Films)She decides to switch schools to Parkhurst College, Fikele’s elite school, to get closer and uncover the truth. Here is how her journey progresses.
Who Left the Letter Inside Matla’s Drawer?
Episode 7 kicks off with KB confronting Puleng after spotting a photograph of her mother. Puleng suspects her own mother may have played a role in kidnapping Fikile and, after consulting Wade, shares her theory with KB. Driven by a need for answers, KB sets his sights on uncovering the secrets his parents are hiding.
He starts his investigation by searching Matla’s office, where he comes across an envelope marked with a broken heart addressed to Matla. Later, it is disclosed that Lisbeth is the sender of this mysterious letter.
At the same time, the school community is shaken by missing funds just days before the Ball. Wendy suggests splitting into groups to boost their fundraising efforts and takes responsibility for safeguarding the credit card. Their plan to make money? A classic school car wash, straight out of a high school drama script.
What Becomes of Janet and Samuel?
Meanwhile, Matla continues to watch over Fikile while Nwabisa remains under intense police questioning. Molapo steps in as Nwabisa’s defence attorney, getting involved in the mess.
Janet, the school counselor with shady ties to traffickers, faces growing pressure. Samuel urges her to come clean, but before she can, a break-in at her home leaves her without her laptop, and she is assaulted when she attempts to investigate.
Upon discovering the assault, the authorities escalate their suspicions, deciding that Janet’s involvement runs deeper than expected. The next move is to put both Janet and Samuel under witness protection immediately.
With dinner plans already made with Fikile, Samuel is frustrated at having to disappear without any explanation. To make matters worse, he is forced to surrender his mobile phone before leaving.
Do Puleng and Wade Resolve Their Issues?
Despite all the tension, Puleng and Wade find a moment to address their misunderstandings. They enjoy a lively date at the aquarium, reconnecting with ease.
After some light-hearted wardrobe stress, their chemistry leads to a kiss, bringing them back together. However, some looming trouble threatens their happiness later, which will be revealed shortly.
Who Is Fikile’s Biological Father?
During a visit to Nwabisa in custody, Matla pressures her to confess the truth to Brian Bhele. Nwabisa remains defiant, vowing to reveal everything if Matla fails to secure her release. Her gamble does not pay off as she remains imprisoned for now.
Meanwhile, detectives gather Fikile and her family to reveal DNA test results. It is confirmed that Fikile is Thandelka’s daughter but not Julius’s, exposing a long-hidden affair. This revelation rocks the family, especially Julius, who raised a daughter that was never biologically his.
The findings also finally confirm Puleng and Fikile are half-sisters, settling a storyline that has dragged across the season. Even with this, the mystery of Fikile’s real father remains unsolved.
What Happens at the Ball?
The Ball turns out to be chaotic. With limited funds, the music and food are poorly handled, leading Principal Daniels to question Wendy about the disorganised event. Although Chris tries to defend her, Daniels demands a meeting the next day to understand what went wrong.
Just when it seems the event cannot be salvaged, KB steps up, using Matla’s credit card to pay the DJ, injecting some energy into the otherwise dull gathering.
In an unexpected turn, Reece finally admits to Principal Daniels that she has been the one distributing drugs in the school. A subplot that lingered throughout the season reaches its conclusion as she takes responsibility for her actions.
How Does Blood and Water Season 2 Wrap Up?
Behind the scenes, Puleng and KB share a heartfelt conversation. KB expresses regret over how things ended between them and kisses Puleng. Surprisingly, Puleng does not resist, despite being back together with Wade.
A hidden letter sparks chaos in the Molapo family (Photo: Blood and Water Season 2/Gambit Films)At the party, Fikile approaches Puleng, clearly worried about Samuel’s absence and fearing the worst. Before she can explain her concerns, police officers escort her away and shove her into the back of a squad car.
Elsewhere, on her way to the station, Nwabisa is kidnapped by unknown armed men. They take her to the docks, demanding answers. The camera reveals Lisbeth overseeing the interrogation, urgently seeking information about Puleng’s involvement. Trouble is brewing.
The Episode Review
Blood and Water closes this chapter on a suspenseful note, leaving the audience anticipating what could come next. There is every reason to believe Netflix might greenlight another season, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
The first season managed to connect with viewers, and even though the story relies heavily on familiar teenage drama tropes, the second season remains true to that approach.
Thankfully, the restraining order subplot between Puleng and Fikile is dropped midway, allowing the characters to reconnect, strengthening the emotional core of the story. However, the investigative side of the plot starts to feel stretched with too many clichés popping up.
The so-called major twist about Puleng and Fikile being sisters does not exactly shock viewers, considering how much groundwork had already been laid in that direction.
Still, despite how easy it is to predict the storylines, this second outing delivers enjoyable moments. The final episode closes with an intriguing development, setting up Blood and Water for even more drama if it continues.
