Reckless, a new Kenyan youth drama, is set to premiere on Showmax on 23 June 2025. The series follows the tumultuous lives of the Sonoko brothers who find themselves at a crossroads following a tragic accident during an illegal street race that changes their lives forever. Forced to flee their city comforts, the brothers must navigate the harsh realities of life in a remote village, confront their troubled past, and prove they are worthy heirs to their family’s legacy.
Reckless stars Brian Abajah (Single Kiasi), Sammy Okore (Machachari), and Godfrey Odhiambo (Crime and Justice) as the Sonoko brothers, alongside Georgina Mbira (Our Perfect Wedding), Ann Muli (The Chocolate Empire), Eddie Mbugua (Igiza), Joyce Musoke (Second Family), Suzanne Karani (Pepeta), Mavoko Mbatha (Salem), D’zame Muye (Pepeta) Nyawira Gichuhi, Kevin Mbayagi, and Alex Mwangi (Neema). The series also introduces newcomers Ntinyari Mburukua, Wanjiru Marima, Joan Kenduywa, Zerayah Ramtu, and Brian Ogutu.
Reckless is produced by Live Eye Production, behind the Showmax crime drama Faithless and the telenovela Second Family that follows the cutthroat succession battles of the wealthy Gatehi-Langat family.
“At its core, Reckless is a story about legacy, consequences, and the harsh realities of privilege versus survival. The Sonoko brothers represent a generation caught between entitlement and the urgent need to grow up when life forces them to,” says executive producer Auka Gecheo. “Their journey, from reckless abandon to redemption, mirrors the struggles many young Kenyans face today – the pressure to live up to family expectations, the cost of mistakes, and the fight to prove your worth in a world that’s quick to judge.”
According to Gecheo, the story matters because the series isn’t just about fast cars and wealth, it’s about accountability. “It’s also about the tension between urban excess and rural resilience, between generational wealth and self-made hustle. The kind of story Kenyans will see themselves in,” Gecheo concludes.
Reckless is directed by Carol Odongo (Salem), Gilbert Lukalia (Mission to Rescue), and Isaya Evans (Second Family), with Jim Malakwen (Faithless, Igiza) serving as head writer.
Watch the trailer below.
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