Arende
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Epic drama follows a group of Boers during significant events in South African history. The first series is primarily set on St. Helena and follows the lives of Boer prisoners-of-war at Deadwood Camp. Among them is Sloet Steenkamp, a Cape Rebel whose death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment on the island. The second series shifts to post-war mainland South Africa, where the Boers, though returned, still struggle for freedom. New characters are introduced, including Meisie, who is mute due to trauma, and her mother Cornelia, who seeks revenge. In the third series, Sloet and his friends, yearning to escape British rule, embark on the Dorsland Trek, a perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert in search of freedom beyond South Africa's borders.
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Arende
Epic drama follows a group of Boers during significant events in South African history. The first series is primarily set on St. Helena and follows the lives of Boer prisoners-of-war at Deadwood Camp. Among them is Sloet Steenkamp, a Cape Rebel whose death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment on the island.
Arende II: MoordenaarsKaroo
The second series shifts to post-war mainland South Africa, where the Boers, though returned, still struggle for freedom. New characters are introduced, including Meisie, who is mute due to trauma, and her mother Cornelia, who seeks revenge.
Arende III: Dorsland
In the third series, Sloet and his friends, yearning to escape British rule, embark on the Dorsland Trek, a perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert in search of freedom beyond South Africa's borders.
Episodes
Arende
Episode 01
A Cape farmer, Sloet Steenkamp, is convicted of treason after joining the Boer republics in the Anglo-Boer War. At the very last minute, his execution is stopped: instead of being condemned to death, he is banished to a prison camp on St. Helena - for life. His wife, Annette, has to stay behind to look after the farm.
Episode 02
The conditions at Deadwood Camp are appalling. Sloet, who refuses to be imprisoned in any way, starts planning his escape. Young Danie wants to join him, but he can't swim and Sloet is not too willing to teach him. Back in the Cape, Mees Mouton is showing a lot of "neighbourly" concern for Annette Steenkamp.
Episode 03
Annette is very cool towards Mees. Stewart threatens to make life very difficult for Kortgiel if he doesn't come forward with the missing map.
Episode 04
Sloet is almost out of the camp when one of the soldiers discover his escape tunnel. The island is searched.
Episode 05
Annette tells Adam that she doesn't believe Sloet will ever come back. She also admits to Mees that she's tired of being on her own.
Episode 06
Sam is almost caught smuggling raisins and banana beer into Deadwood Camp.
Episode 07
The stomach virus in Deadwood Camp gets worse and the inmates demand better medication. Sloet is devastated when Skurf is shot and killed.
Episode 08
Buks and Keet hold the Wilks family hostage in the governor's mansion. They convince Wilks to write a letter to the queen requesting medical enforcements, but the English soldiers step in. Annette writes to Sloet, asking him for a divorce.
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About Arende
Epic drama follows a group of Boers during significant events in South African history. The first series is primarily set on St. Helena and follows the lives of Boer prisoners-of-war at Deadwood Camp. Among them is Sloet Steenkamp, a Cape Rebel whose death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment on the island. The second series shifts to post-war mainland South Africa, where the Boers, though returned, still struggle for freedom. New characters are introduced, including Meisie, who is mute due to trauma, and her mother Cornelia, who seeks revenge. In the third series, Sloet and his friends, yearning to escape British rule, embark on the Dorsland Trek, a perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert in search of freedom beyond South Africa's borders. Across 3 seasons and 33 episodes.
Arende Cast and Characters
The cast features Ian Roberts (as Sloet Steenkamp), Gavin Van Den Berg (as James Kerwin), Michelle Botes (as Princess), Brian O'Shaughnessy, and James White. Their performances are a major reason Arende has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Arende NowWhy People Are Watching Arende
Arende flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy AF storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Arende online for free?
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How many episodes does Arende have?
Arende has 33 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Arende good? What's the rating?
Arende holds a 0.0/10 rating based on 0 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Arende?
The main cast includes Ian Roberts, Gavin Van Den Berg, Michelle Botes, and Brian O'Shaughnessy, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Arende available in AF?
Yes — Arende was originally produced in AF and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Arende released?
Arende first aired in 1989.
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Where can I watch Arende for free?
You can watch Arende online for free on Bowood.TV. All 33 episodes across 3 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Arende have?
Arende currently has 3 seasons and a total of 33 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Arende about?
Epic drama follows a group of Boers during significant events in South African history. The first series is primarily set on St. Helena and follows the lives of Boer prisoners-of-war at Deadwood Camp. Among them is Sloet Steenkamp, a Cape Rebel whose death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment on the island. T… It belongs to the Drama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure genres.
In which language is Arende originally available?
Arende was originally produced in AF. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original AF audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Arende first released?
Arende first premiered on April 27, 1989 (1989). The series has since concluded its run.
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