To Kill a Monkey (season 1)

To Kill a Monkey is a 2025 Nigerian crime thriller television series created, written, and directed by Kemi Adetiba, streaming exclusively on Netflix. The show stars William Benson as Efemini, a struggling father facing financial and personal hardships. After reconnecting with an old friend, portrayed by Bucci Franklin, Efemini is drawn into the shadowy world of cybercrime. As he becomes entangled in illegal schemes, each decision tests and compromises his morals, leading him into deeper danger and forcing him to weigh survival against integrity. Set against the bustling, contemporary backdrop of Nigeria, the eight-episode series explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the price of quick success. The supporting cast includes Stella Damasus, Bimbo Akintola, Michael O. Ejoor, Chidi Mokeme, Lilian Afegbai, and Sunshine Rosman.