Season 1
Steinheist
Episodes
Thoroughbred
Steinhoff, a humble furniture company led by hotshot accountant Markus Jooste, bets big on acquisitions that put it in the global spotlight. Many are taken in by this enigmatic CEO.
Trojan Horse
Steinhoff tries to overtake IKEA with eye-wateringly large deals, while Markus Jooste indulges in a billionaire playboy lifestyle - until tax investigations lead to a twist that rocks the corporate world.
The Billionaire Bookie
The abrupt resignation of CEO Markus Jooste and the catastrophic crash of Steinhoff leaves many across South Africa and the world baying for Jooste's blood.
King's Gambit
Once Steinheist airs, the authorities finally move against Markus Jooste, who has retreated to his Hermanus home. His assets are frozen, the evidence keeps piling up and German prosecutors want him. As the walls close in, Jooste takes his own life.
Endgame
Jooste's death leaves more questions than answers: did he really take his own life, where did the money go, and who helped him? Journalists and investigators finally expose his inner circle.