She's twelve. She's fearless.
And the fate of the world is in her hands.
Indiana Jones meets Stranger Things — but the hero is a twelve-year-old girl raised in the South African bush with a sling on her hip and a lion at her side.
When her archaeologist parents vanish on the trail of the legendary Spear of Destiny,
Juno Keating must lead her cousin Eddie and best friend Kali
on a pulse-pounding race across Africa — dodging poachers, cracking ancient codes,
and outrunning a secret society that has been pulling the world's strings for centuries.
This is high adventure. This is family. This is pure fun.
Dir. The Duffer Brothers
© Netflix
Created by George Lucas
© Amblin Entertainment
Dir. Richard Donner
© Warner Bros
Created by Jon Favreau
© Disney
Eddie. This is the part where you follow me.
— Juno Keating, Episode 1: "Homecoming"
Set against the breathtaking landscapes of South Africa's Mpumalanga province —
from the golden savannas of Kruger to ancient cave systems hiding secrets older than civilization
— Juno in the Jungle brings a world to the screen that has never been seen like this.
The Spear of Destiny — the weapon that pierced the side of Christ — was split in two by Longinus himself,
who knew that no single person should wield its power: the ability to control minds and
extend life for centuries. He hid the pieces at the ends of the earth. Now a shadowy
organization born from the darkest chapter of the 20th century wants to reunite them.
Only Juno and her ragtag team of kids stand in their way.
The Adventurer • Age 12
Raised between New York and the African bush. Fearless, sharp, and deadly with a sling. She'll stop at nothing to save her family and protect the past.
The Protector • Age 14
Juno's best friend and a Zulu boy raised on the reserve. Streetwise, loyal, and tough as nails. Where Juno leads, Kali has her back.
The Heart • Age 14
Juno's suburban American cousin. A Harry Potter-quoting, Game Boy-carrying fish out of water who discovers courage he never knew he had.
The Lion
Rescued as a cub by five-year-old Juno, now a full-grown lion who shadows her through the bush. Named after a dig in Indiana, USA — not the movie character.
The Father • Archaeologist
Brilliant, obsessive, and endlessly curious. His pursuit of the Spear of Destiny draws the family into a web of danger far beyond what he imagined.
The Mother • Archaeologist
Strong, grounded, and fiercely protective. Born in South Africa, she's the emotional anchor of the Keating family — and every bit as sharp as her husband.
The Grandfather
A rugged Afrikaner lodge owner with a steel spine and a heart of gold. Runs Mbonisi Lodge and terrifies every poacher for miles.
The Aunt
Megan's sister. Warm, wise, and whip-smart. She manages the lodge while Hannes plays tough — and everyone knows who's really in charge.
The Mastermind
White suit. Panama hat. A smile that never reaches his eyes. Vogel is the silken face of an ancient evil — a secret society descended from the darkest corners of history, intent on using the Spear to control the world.
The Enforcer
Military. Ruthless. Commands the Anti-Poaching League — a front for something far more sinister. A monkey on his shoulder and an army at his back. The poachers were just the tip of the spear.
Crocs feel splashing. We drift with the current. Float like logs. Keep our noses up. Nothing else moves. We get out at that bank.
— Juno, navigating a crocodile-infested river, Episode 1
I think we can arrange that. Good to meet you, son. Welcome to Africa.
— Oupa Hannes, Episode 1: "Homecoming"
Split in two by Longinus himself. Reunited, it grants immortality and the power to control every mind that has sworn the oath. It was meant to set free — but the wrong hands could enslave the world.
Born from the ashes of history's darkest chapter, a global network of the powerful lurks in every government, every army, every boardroom. They've been waiting centuries for this moment.
The other half of the Spear, hidden in one of the most dangerous, war-torn corners of Africa. Guarded by the Keepers — descendants of Longinus himself. Finding it means saving the world. Or destroying it.
In a culture saturated with cynicism and spectacle, Juno in the Jungle revives the kind of storytelling that once made us all believe we could be heroes. It's cinematic escapism with purpose — grounded in family, faith, and the thrill of discovery.
Season One ends not in conclusion, but in awakening — the birth of a heroine destined to rediscover what the world has forgotten: that adventure and belief are two sides of the same flame.
— Series Bible
Juno returns to her grandfather's South African lodge with her parents and cousin Eddie. But the arrival of the enigmatic Braun Vogel signals that the family's archaeological expedition is more than it seems. When Juno discovers the poachers aren't just killing animals — they're building an army — the adventure begins with a sprint through the bush, a crocodile-infested river, and a clue that will change everything.
Deep in the Congo, the expedition reaches the tomb of Longinus. Juno, Eddie, and Kali race through booby-trapped chambers while something ancient stirs in the darkness. When Vogel's true nature is revealed and Juno's parents are taken, the kids must escape on camelback through the desert — with a lion, a journal, and a map only they can read.
A hot air balloon chase erupts over an ancient city. Grappling hooks. Gunfire. A biplane bearing down. Meanwhile, Juno deciphers a second tomb, a Greek word-map, and a terrifying truth: the Keepers of the Balance have been watching her family since the airport. And they're not sure she can be trusted.
The Balance is hidden in one of the most dangerous, war-torn corners of Africa. To retrieve it, the kids must connect with a rogue their family has never trusted. The journey takes them by train, by foot, and into the heart of darkness itself. Eddie makes a sacrifice. And Juno makes a choice she can never take back.
The family reunites — only to be captured. An elaborate escape plan goes wrong until Eddie arrives at the last second. In a seedy bar, over beers and club soda, they piece together the conspiracy: this is bigger than the spear. The New World Order has armies, governments, and nuclear launch codes. And there's only one way to stop them.
All roads lead here. The Keatings, the Keepers, every ally they've gathered — they converge on the enemy stronghold for a battle that will determine the fate of the world. When the Spear is finally made whole, its true power is revealed. And the only force that can defeat it is the one thing Vogel never understood: love.
This isn't just one season. It's a world.
Family adventure is the most globally scalable genre in entertainment. Juno in the Jungle fills a massive gap: a female-led, Africa-set adventure with the scope and heart of the world's biggest franchises. Think Indiana Jones crossed with Stranger Things, grounded in real history, real culture, and a real place audiences have never seen like this.
Anyone with a pulse. Kids see themselves in Juno, Eddie, and Kali. Teens feel the rebellion and the stakes. Parents get swept up in the archaeology, the mystery, and the family dynamics. Grandparents recognize the classic adventure serial they grew up loving. This is the rare show that puts the whole family on the same couch — the one everyone watches together on Friday nights and talks about all weekend.
Three companies across three continents — united by one vision.
IP Owner • Creative • Producer
United States • Est. 2024
An impact-driven development and production house dedicated to telling transformative stories that make families better together. Deeply Rooted writes, develops, produces, owns, and distributes empowering family-focused content — celebrating adventure, childhood innocence, and the power of life-giving story.
With a leadership team spanning award-winning filmmaking, global finance, and nonprofit innovation, the studio was built from the ground up to bring stories like this to the world.
Key Advisors: Simon Swart (Former Fox Senior Executive; I Can Only Imagine), Mark Batterson (NYT Bestselling Author), Esther Fedorkevich (The Fedd Agency)
Head of Sales • Lead Producer
London, United Kingdom • Est. 2013
What began as an independent film company has evolved into a modern creative group built on three pillars: development, production, and international distribution. Dark Matter creates modern solutions for a timeless industry — combining creative excellence with operational infrastructure to deliver premium content to streaming platforms, theatrical buyers, and digital audiences worldwide.
Dark Matter brings the international financing, sales strategy, and distribution muscle to take Juno in the Jungle global. Their track record of commercially successful content across multiple territories makes them the ideal partner to put this series in front of the right buyers.
Notable Credits: Leading Lady (SA Box Office Hit), Blood and Glory (Multi-Award Winner), The Unfamiliar (UK Production)
Local Production • Showrunner
Johannesburg, South Africa • Est. 2008
One of South Africa's most established creative production houses, with over 450 commercials, a Guinness World Record, and a reputation for bold, inventive storytelling that stretches across film, television, theatre, and the digital content space. Team Best are performance specialists who pioneered South Africa's foray into digital-first content.
With deep roots in South African production infrastructure, Team Best delivers the authentic locations, local crew networks, and on-the-ground execution that a series of this scale demands. They know the bush, they know the business, and they know how to make every Rand count on screen.
Notable: 450+ commercials produced, Guinness World Record holders, pioneers of SA digital content
Lead Producer • Co-Director • Writer
Award-winning filmmaker with 20+ years experience and 25 Telly Awards. Productions across all seven continents. NYT Bestselling author. Screenplay All In (co-written with Jason Clark) made the 2025 Blacklist. The creative engine behind Juno.
Deeply Rooted Studios
Lead Producer • Head of Sales
Co-founded Dark Matter Studios after 13 years in senior tech leadership at the London Business School and Pearson International. Trained at the Metropolitan Film School at Ealing Studios. Produced content distributed globally across streaming and theatrical markets.
Dark Matter Studios
Lead Producer • Line Producer
Veteran producer with 22+ years in international film. Founding partner of Team Best. Known for turning creative ambition into on-set precision. A hands-on producer who also ADs his sets, maximizing both crew and budget.
Team Best
Writer • Co-Director • Head of Story
Award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker with 30+ years of content creation. Co-founder of Deeply Rooted. Co-produced Curious Culture (#1 in South Africa). Author of 30+ books.
Deeply Rooted Studios
Showrunner • Co-Writer • Producer
Award-winning actor, writer, and performance director with 20+ years across South Africa and internationally. Co-founding partner of Team Best. His blend of on-camera instinct and behind-the-camera precision makes him ideal for this production.
Team Best
CEO • Producer
Visionary strategist with 20+ years in entrepreneurship and nonprofit innovation. Co-founder and CEO of Deeply Rooted. Creator of Generous Leadership® and the Big Idea Project®. 2016 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award winner.
Deeply Rooted Studios
CFO • Line Producer
25+ years of executive CFO experience across global tech companies. Former VP of Finance at NASDAQ-traded TeleTech Holdings ($260M revenue). Co-founder of Deeply Rooted.
Deeply Rooted Studios
Some treasures aren't meant to be found — they're meant to be protected.
— Sophia Hapgood