New on TV today: Friday 17 July 2026
Lost Treasures of Ancient Greece
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 18h50
Genre: Documentary Series, History
Global teams of archaeologists are searching for the lost secrets of ancient Greece, a civilization that reshaped our world.
New excavations are bringing the wonders of the Greek world to light—from the Athenian Parthenon to the battlegrounds of the Trojan War and the legacy of Alexander the Great.
The series premiere, “Secret World of the Minotaur,” follows researchers as they uncover the mysteries of the Minoans, the ancient culture that inspired the legend of King Minos and his mythical beast.
House Hunters: Cabin Dreams 2
Channel: HGTV (DStv 177)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Reality
This series guides potential buyers through the process of purchasing a vacation home, following a client and their real estate agent as they hunt for the perfect cottage.
Each episode features families touring different wilderness properties, weighing the unique pros and cons of each as they search for their dream forest retreat.
In the Season 2 premiere, “A Cozy Cabin in California,” a young couple hunts for a vacation home in the mountain resort town of Shaver Lake. While she envisions a snug, family-friendly cottage, he wants a spacious lodge that can double as a profitable rental.
Immediately following in the weekly double-header is “A Whole New Life in Broken Bow.” This episode follows newlyweds relocating from Dallas to Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Both are eager for a slower pace of life near nature, but they clash over style: one wants a brand-new build with a professional chef’s kitchen, while the other wants a classic, rustic cabin.
Young Farts Trailer Parts
Channel: Prime Video
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Reality
In this comedic, six-episode unscripted series, viewers get an inside look at the lives of small-town brothers Jagger and Dawson Glowatsky.
Set in Vegreville, Alberta, Canada, the show highlights the brothers’ massive personalities and sharp business instincts. Known online for their viral TikTok videos—where they have built an audience of over 300,000 subscribers—these unlikely entrepreneurs pull off chaotic stunts and wild, ambitious schemes.
At the heart of their hustle is a rapidly growing, multi-million-dollar empire: buying run-down RVs, flipping salvaged treasures, and turning neglected trailers into major profits, all while keeping family at the center of their business.
Survivor 21: Nicaragua
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality Competition
Twenty castaways face off in a generation-based battle when the Emmy-winning series Survivor: Nicaragua premieres Monday, 12th November on SABC3.
Marking the show’s second decade of stranded contestants pushing through the world’s harshest environments, this new group is marooned in an unforgiving landscape of active volcanoes and dense terrain. They must cooperate to survive the elements while competing against each other to avoid being voted out, all for a million-dollar prize and the title of Sole Survivor.
The twist divides the 20 players into two age-based tribes of 10. The Espada Tribe features competitors over 40 relying on life experience to outwit their rivals, while the La Flor Tribe brings together players 30 and younger using their youth and energy to outplay the elders.
In the Season 21 premiere, “Young at Heart,” the castaways are blindsided by the age-gap twist. The older tribe gets a secondary surprise when they realize they are teammates with former NFL Coach Jimmy Johnson. Meanwhile, a personal secret is revealed by one player just before the very first challenge, threatening to shift the tribe’s dynamic.
The East Palace
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: K-Drama, Fantasy, Horror
In The East Palace, a man who can travel through the world of ghosts and a court lady who can hear the dead are summoned by the king to uncover the secrets of a cursed palace.
The story follows Gu-cheon, the spirit-walker, and Saeng-gang, the court lady with a hidden gift, as they work together to unravel the dark mysteries haunting the royal grounds.
