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Somebody Somewhere S1-3

Binge-watch the final season of this semi-autobiographical HBO dramedy about Sam, who finds an unlikely community in her small home town after the death of her sister.

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5 reasons we’re obsessed with Emperor of Ocean Park

Emperor of Ocean Park: Forest Whitaker, a murder mystery with chess moves, America’s Black elite, power and politics. Come check it out, kings, queens and Bel-Air fans!

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Emperor of Ocean Park S1

When a Black candidate for the Supreme Court dies of a heart attack, his daughter, a former journalist, believes his death was foul play.

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Wonka (2023)

A young chocolatier, Willy Wonka, armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.

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My Brilliant Friend S4

This gorgeous HBO series recounts a 60-year friendship between two women, which began in 1950s Naples, based on the bestselling novels.

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10 Julia Donaldson stories made real

One of the best-loved children’s authors, Julia Donaldson’s stories are even more magical on the screen. 

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Based On A True Story S2

A realtor, her ex-tennis star husband, and a plumber take advantage of people’s obsession with true crime in this dark comedy series.

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Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

Po is chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace in the fourth instalment. He must train a new Dragon Warrior while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon master villains.

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Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

An homage to legendary Italian director Sergio Leone, who was famous for creating the “spaghetti western”.

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Action S1

A high-octane, adrenaline-pumping docuseries about the legendary 87North stunt team who have electrified the world of action sports, martial arts, motocross and more.

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Hysteria!

In this horror-comedy, when a quarterback disappears, a struggling high school heavy metal band capitalises on the town’s sudden interest in the occult.

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Hacks Season 3’s five best put downs and pranks

While veteran comedian Deborah Vance gets roasted in Hacks Season 3, she’s more than ready to fire back in five of our favourite moments.

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Hacks S1-3

Emmy winner Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder make an odd partnership in the acclaimed HBO dramedy Hacks, about a legendary Vegas comedian and her new writer. 

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It’s a Sin S1

The lives of five friends in London in 1981 are tested as they grow up in the shadow of the Aids pandemic. 

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The Real Housewives of New Jersey S14

Four affluent Housewives from New Jersey in the US lead an exciting life as they try to juggle their social and personal lives.

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Fantasmas S1

Julio Torres spins a fantastical tale of losing a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the earring, he encounters offbeat characters in comedic vignettes set in a surrealist, alternate version of New York.

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Dress the rich on Showmax: from Industry to Bel-Air

Bringing the rich and super-rich to our screens is a labour of love for wardrobe departments in shows like Industry, Succession, Billions and Bel-Air. If money talks, clothes talk louder.

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Industry S1-3

Young bankers and traders in the UK banking world make their way in the financial world in the aftermath of the 2008 collapse.

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Where to stream Bel Air S3 online in Africa

Bel-Air is back! Stream the highly anticipated Season 3 of the Fresh Prince reboot, now available on Showmax. New episodes land Mondays!

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The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy

The ex-Housewives of Bravo are heating things up in this explosive season filled with drama, love, luxury and travel.

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Bel-Air S1-3

A dramatic and gritty re-imagining of Will Smith’s iconic hit sitcom about a street-smart teen who moves from west Philadelphia to Bel-Air.

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Bob Hearts Abishola S5

A middle-aged businessman falls in love with his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack. 

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Showmax to stream Lion Forge Entertainment’s epic Nigerian superhero animation Iyanu across Africa

Showmax announces Iyanu, an animated series from Roye Okupe’s Nigerian superhero graphic novel, premiering in 2025. Produced by Lion Forge Entertainment.

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Made in Nigeria

Bookie S1

A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalisation of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family and co-workers.

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