Comedy
Must-watch trailer for The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini
See the trailer for The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini, premiering on Showmax this Friday, 26 April 2024.
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Gordita Chronicles S1
This coming-of-age comedy series chronicles the life of a Latina reporter as she looks back on her childhood as a chubby Dominican immigrant growing up with her eccentric family in 1980s Miami.
Live, laugh, swoon: the best romantic comedies now on Showmax
Discover these charming and lovable romcoms now streaming on Showmax, from Definitely Maybe to Notting Hill, 50 First Dates and more.
Gallery: Glam pics from the Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini
All the best outfits from the Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini at the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, only on Showmax from 26 April 2024.
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023)
After travelling to Greece for a family reunion, a woman attempts to locate her deceased father’s childhood friends.
Who will roast Minnie Dlamini?
The star-studded line-up of panellists at the Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini includes Trevor Gumbi, Siv Ngesi, Tumi Morake and Celeste Ntuli.
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Colin from Accounts S1
Ashley and Gordon are two single-ish, complex humans brought together by a car accident and an injured dog in this hilarious series.
Curb Your Enthusiasm S1-12
Larry David plays Larry David in every single episode of the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning comedy series.
Larry David on the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Award-winning actor Larry David talks about his role in the iconic HBO comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm. The final season streams from 15 March on Showmax.
Showmax and Laugh Africa announce the Roast of Minnie Dlamini
Gear up for the Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini, set to be filmed live on 5 April 2024 and coming only to Showmax on 26 April 2024.
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Resident Alien S1-3
Is humanity worth saving? This is the dilemma faced by a crash-landed alien who assumes the identity of a small-town doctor who solves crimes.
The Lovers
A dark comedy series about an unexpected love story between a foul-mouthed supermarket worker and a political television broadcaster.
Funny people: Comedy about comedians
Two new series, Bupkis and Funny Woman, poke fun at the business of making us laugh. Now streaming on Showmax.
Home Economics S2
In this comedy about the challenging relationship of three siblings, one of them is in the 1%, one middle-class and one barely holding on.
Run the World S2
In this dramedy about the challenges of love, life and friendship, four best friends living in Harlem strive for world domination.
Ekhaya Backpackers S1
The Mthembus are an eccentric Soweto-based family who, saddled with their late mother’s debts, open their family home as a backpackers … with hilarious results.
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Love and catastrophe loom large in Mooiweer en Warm
Directed by Zandré Coetzer, Mooiweer en Warm follows the intertwined lives of a unique Afrikaans community in transition. Binge now on Showmax.
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Ekhaya Backpackers reunites Abdul Khoza and Kwenzo Ngcobo
Must-watch Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers lands 22 February, starring Kwenzo Ngcobo, Abdul Khoza and more.
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Funny Woman: Making it in the 60s
Find out how comedy-drama series Funny Woman brings 1960s-era London back to life as a woman trying to make it in the comedy boys’ club.
Killing It: Snake it till you make it
To make the American Dream come true you have to kill a snake or two in The Office star Craig Robinson’s new comedy series, Killing It.
Funny Woman S1
Based on the Nick Hornby novel Funny Girl, this is the story of a Blackpool beauty queen who tries to make is a comedian in the 1960s.
Ted S1
In the prequel to Seth MacFarlane’s movies about the swear-bear Ted, he and his best friend John navigate high school together.
Killing It S1
A comedy series about class, capitalism and one man’s quest to achieve the American dream. And to kill really big snakes.
Bupkis S1
Pete Davidson stars as himself in this wacky, fictionalised account of his life, struggles, and triumphs. Also starring Edie Falco and Joe Pesci.