Netflix has ordered the South African teen series “Blood & Water”, reports Variety.

The series, which is directed by Nosipho Dumisa, the helmer behind the buzzy SXSW title Number 37 (pictured), follows a local teen who discovers her family’s secret past while navigating the complicated world of a South African high school.

“Blood & Water” features an up-and-coming local cast and will be produced by the Gambit Films team behind Number 37. Daryne Joshua and Travis Taute will be writing and co-directing with Dumisa, with Bradley Joshua and Benjamin Overmeyer on board as producers and Simon Beesley as lead editor.

“Gambit Films and I are so excited to be working with Netflix on this explosive young-adult drama, with not only a cool look at strong female leads but also a powerful mystery at its core,” said Dumisa.

“As a director who loves genre, this series combines the best of so many and isn’t shy to delve into the real issues of youth culture, whilst jam-packing it with twists that will keep viewers guessing.”

The series is set to start production later this year and is expected to launch globally in 190 countries in 2020.