The Matumbilas (2020) is a animation, comedy web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Matumbilas online in HD.
The Matumbilas — Storyline
The Matumbilas is an animated comedy series about a Tanzanian family living in the middle class United States. The series deals with culture clashes between the immigrated parents, Hashim and Zainat Matumbila and their first-generation American children, Amina, Rajab and Zulfiqar Matumbila.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Zul Manzi
- Starring: Zul Manzi, Denise Khumalo, Gabrielle Barlatier, Chris Yates
The Matumbilas — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2020-01-01 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 17 |
| Genre | Animation, Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | KweliTV |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 10/10 (1 votes) |
The Matumbilas — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Standout Student (2020-01-01) — While The Matumbila's are starting to have dinner, Zulfiqar tells his family about the strange experiences he dealt with in school earlier that day, as he prepares to do a project
- E2: Good Ol' Pork (2020-01-01) — As Zulfiqar goes back to school, he encounters the repercussions for not telling his teacher, (Mrs. McCrust), that he doesn't eat pepperoni pizza.
- E3: Smackdown! (2020-01-01) — Zainat decides to invite her friends from the Tanzanian community, (The Pintu's) over for dinner. However, as one of the kids from The Pintu's creates a ruckus, Hashim has his own
- E4: Home Invasion (2020-01-01) — Zainat lets her younger brother, Uncle Abdullah, stay with her and the rest of the family at her house. Meanwhile, everybody in the house, except her, wants him to leave immediatel
- E5: King of Babblin’ (2020-01-01) — Rajab and Zulfiqar both encounter neighborhood clout chaser, "Terry Tyler Thomas". When Terry begs Rajab to be in his music projects, Rajab rejects his offer. Therefore, Terry deci
- E6: Don’t Worry, It’s Halal (2020-01-01) — Amina gets her first job working at ABC Halal Fried Chicken. Word spreads around from the local Tanzanian community, and they try to get free food from her. As she gets fired, Hash
- E7: Gotta Be Swank (2020-01-01) — Rajab tries to join a local social media chasing group called “Fury Society”, whose whole demeanor is to be swank. Rajab is then contemplating whether or not he should follow what
- E8: In-Between Events (2020-01-01) — A deeper look into the day-to-day life of The Matumbilas, when much is not going on. Random calls from family members back in Tanzania, soccer games, and watching Maburu Maburu.
- E9: Happy Anniversary Cassavas! (2020-01-01) — Zainat tries to convince Hashim to have a party for their wedding anniversary, but Hashim hates parties and just wants to enjoy his cassavas. However, Zainat convinces Hashim for a
- E10: Coming From America (2020-01-01) — Zulfiqar is irritated by a girl from his community who has a crush on him, Deserae. After he goes to sleep, he wakes in a whole new utopia as his family is wealthy and he's forced
Season 2
- E1: Mzee Matumbila Arrives (2023-10-04) — Season Two opens up with Hashim's father, Mzee Matumbila, visiting from Tanzania to spend time with his family. However, he delivers a message that shocks Hashim.
- E2: Mzee Matumbila Leaves (2023-10-11) — After Hashim hears about his father's financial problems, he tries to come up with positive solutions to get back on his feet. Until, Zulfiqar chimes in.
- E3: Amina's First Date (2023-10-18) — Amina is infatuated by a local activist and, Hashim, feels uneasy about the whole situation. Zainat looks at this as a perfect opportunity to help her daughter transition to tradit
- E4: Mama Harusi ni Kugwi (2023-10-26) — Zainat introduces Amina to Mama Harusi, a trainer for young women. However, her training causes Amina to go sporadic.
- E5: Hopeland's Got Talent (2023-11-08) — Rajab comes across a social media ad about a local talent happening in Hopeland. After feeling excited at first about it, Rajab encounters obstacles from his community.
- E6: Matumbilas Trapped! (2024-07-10) — The Matumbilas are stuck in the house after an unexpected snow storm, and are met with a potential life threatening situation.
- E7: The Making of Matumbilas Season Two (2024-07-10) — In the season two finale of The Matumbilas, viewers are taken behind the scenes for an intimate look at the making of the series. Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast and c
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Matumbilas have? 3 season(s) with 17 episodes.
Who created The Matumbilas? Zul Manzi.
Where can I watch The Matumbilas? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
