3 reasons we can't wait for Umlilo's return tonight!

Johannesburg - The last season ended on a real cliffhanger. So, it's no secret that most of Mzansi will be glued to their screens when popular e.tv drama series, Umlilo makes its return to the TV box tonight.

For many fans, the four-month-long wait for the show's return has probably seemed like an eternity. But with such a stellar cast, and a few surprises ahead on the show, we're sure it will be well worth the wait.

Do you want to know how we know? Well, we've taken a young peek at some behind the scenes snaps of the show and here's three quick reasons why we think it could be the best season yet.

It already rules social media

When it comes to creating buzz on social media, it doesn't come much bigger than Umlilo. The show's season two finale last November saw the show shoot up the Twitter trends list, and you don't need a Gupta to guarantee that it will return to the list tonight.

Can't wait for Umlilo

— IG: YOLZZGIWU (@yolzgiwu) March 17, 2016

Can't wait for umlilo season 3??????

— tasha (@natasha151002) March 6, 2016

It's going to feature Queen Khanyi!

Not only does the show have some of the strongest talent in the country, including Nomzamo Mbatha and Omuhle Gela, but it will this season be joined by a host of new faces, including our very own Khanyi Mbau (more on that here)!

My Saturday morning be like.... #GRINDLIFE #umlilo 21 March!! #highsupremedab #honorabledab #legaldab

A photo posted by Khanyi Mbau METANOIA (@mbaureloaded) on Mar 12, 2016 at 12:44am PST

Grab a seat, Umlilo has just gotten hotter.. You and me, Monday night 21:30 21st of March, Etv.. Deal? #EVOLVE #??

A photo posted by Khanyi Mbau METANOIA (@mbaureloaded) on Mar 10, 2016 at 11:23pm PST

The show's sets are out of this world!

While most episodes are shot mostly in a studio, the new season of Umlilo promises to feature, among others, scenes in a mental institution and a famous police cell!

Which should make for some really kick-ass scenes!

Shooting at a mental institution..?? #UMLILO season 3... Loading.. You ready @warrenmasemola ? MONDAY ??21 MARCH ??21:30 ??ETV

A photo posted by Nomzamo Mbatha ???? (@nomzamo_m) on Mar 16, 2016 at 10:42pm PDT

John Vorster Square One of the most tragic landmarks in history. So many of our forefathers were tortured, interrogated and killed here by the apartheid government. I've been reading all the writings on these walls.. Perhaps one of the most haunting places I've ever been to. Shooting some special scenes here... Telling stories.. #UMLILO ??????

A photo posted by Nomzamo Mbatha ???? (@nomzamo_m) on Feb 19, 2016 at 9:23am PST

Catch the debut of Umlilo season 3 tonight on e.tv at 9:30pm.