Scribe: Return of the Crusader

2021

The tell-all story of Scribe, one of Aotearoa's biggest musical artists whose spiral into addiction became widely publicised.

Where to watch Scribe: Return of the Crusader

Scribe: Return of the Crusader is available to stream in... More New Zealand now on TVNZ+.

Scribe: Return of the Crusader episodes

Episode 1

Follow Scribe's rapid rise to fame after he recorded his... More chart-topping album, 'The Crusader', transforming him from an average 23-year-old to an overnight, international hip hop star.

Episode 2

Aiga, which means family in Samoan, is a major source... More of inspiration in Scribe's music. Scribe recalls his family life, growing up in the 80s, and his experiences with racism and violence in his hometown of Ōtautahi, Christchurch.

Episode 3

Scribe delves into the dark truths of his drug addiction... More while living life in the spotlight, and the spiral down a lonely path as he isolates himself from his friends and family.

Episode 4

Fame doesn't just affect the star, but everyone around them... More too. We hear Scribe's perspective on the downsides of fame and being scrutinised by the media from a young age.

Episode 5

Growing up as a Samoan in New Zealand but lacking... More a connection to his culture, Scribe reflects on his whakapapa and how his identity has influenced his music.

Episode 6

On the path to improve himself, Scribe unpacks his addiction,... More his values, and how a rehab facility in Dunedin changed his life for the better. WARNING: Deals with the issue of suicide.

Episode 7

Back in his hometown, Scribe discusses the impacts of losing... More his cousin in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and debuts a new track off his new album to an excited crowd of thousands.

Episode 8

Scribe begins his Pe'a (Samoan tattoo) journey, and describes its... More significance and the role it plays in helping him to let go of the past and move into new beginnings.

Scribe: Return of the Crusader | Ratings & Reviews

Equal parts nostalgic, harrowing and hopeful, hip hop superstar Scribe shares his often-shocking upbringing, rise to fame, struggles with addiction, public downfall, and hopeful path to redemption in this revealing series.

"Bracing, honest and extremely watchable..."

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