About the series
A normal video game night at James’s home turns into a nightmare after a terrifying break-in. Things become complicated after a mere birthday prank turns tragic and a life is lost.
Kenyan series
Detained
A normal video game night at James’s home turns into a nightmare after a terrifying break-in. Things become complicated after a mere birthday prank turns tragic and a life is lost.
Series format
1 season, 7 published episodes. Landscape presentation. Limited Series.
Episode guide
Seasons & episodes
Season 1
S1 · E1 · 14 min
Blunder
A normal video game night at James’s home turns into a nightmare after a terrifying break-in—later revealed as a birthday prank by his friends. The mood shifts when James suddenly collapses and dies. Fear and guilt take over, and a mysterious knock at midnight changes everything.
S1 · E2 · 12 min
Blame game
In shock, the group tries to hide James’s death before the person at the door enters. Things worsen when Joseph arrives, stirring new tensions. Secrets, blame, and suspicion emerge. Before they find a solution, the police suddenly arrive turning everyone into a suspect.
S1 · E3 · 12 min
Crime scene
Inspector Mabula takes control of the scene, locking everyone inside the house. The investigation begins, forcing each person to tell their story. As questioning continues, the truth becomes more complex and it becomes clear the killer may be among them.
S1 · E4 · 12 min
Tension
As morning breaks, tension rises. Relationships fracture as suspects openly accuse one another. Mabula digs deeper and uncovers that someone called the police before the incident was officially known. The question remains who knows more than they’re letting on?
S1 · E5 · 11 min
Suspects
Through flashbacks and new evidence, it emerges that some suspects were secretly orchestrating events behind the scenes. Money, phone calls, and hidden plans begin to connect. Yet even as the truth unfolds, it remains unclear who actually killed James.
S1 · E6 · 11 min
Revenge mission
The investigation takes a new turn when the doctor’s report confirms James was poisoned. Lisa’s family history begins to unravel, revealing pain, betrayal, and past deaths. It becomes clear the incident is rooted in a deeper past than anyone initially suspected.
S1 · E7 · 8 min
Guilty as charged
The truth is finally revealed. Lisa confesses to orchestrating James’s murder as part of a long-held revenge against his family. Dullah and Joseph are exposed as accomplices. While some are freed, the main culprits are taken into custody leaving behind a powerful lesson on pain, revenge, and justice