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Netflix's 'Bad Influencer': Counterfeit Handbags Spark Crime Drama

10/7/2025

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Story summary

Netflix's Bad Influencer premieres October 31, 2025, featuring a single mother who counterfeits luxury bags.
Jo-Anne Reyneke plays BK and Cindy Mahlangu plays Pinky, who team up to sell counterfeit handbags.
Their scheme draws law enforcement attention and a criminal syndicate led by Bra Alex.
Gambit Films produces it; Lincoln Green Media develops, with Kudi Maradzika as creator.

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Story summary

Netflix's Bad Influencer premieres October 31, 2025, featuring a single mother who counterfeits luxury bags.
Jo-Anne Reyneke plays BK and Cindy Mahlangu plays Pinky, who team up to sell counterfeit handbags.
Their scheme draws law enforcement attention and a criminal syndicate led by Bra Alex.
Gambit Films produces it; Lincoln Green Media develops, with Kudi Maradzika as creator.