8 March 2018
Celebrating 5 strong women on Showmax
Inspired by International Women’s Day, we honour some of the most inspiring female characters in series on Showmax.
International Women’s Day is today (Thursday, 8 March), and so we’ve decided to celebrate the fierce, inspiring women we love in these awesome series on Showmax.
“Ultimately, on some level, [SMILF is] a love letter to my son, and so the heart of the story is that relationship, and I think that’s a universal one. – Frankie Shaw, star, writer, creator, producer and director of SMILF.
Update: SMILF is no longer on Showmax. Find your next binge in the full series catalogue here.
“Stop making excuses; you’re the only one stopping you.” – Issa Rae, HBO’s Insecure
Watch Seasons 1-3 of HBO’s Insecure on Showmax now »
“The Gods will always smile upon brave women” – Lagertha, Vikings
Watch Season 6 of Vikings on Showmax now »
“Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that’s when you’re most beautiful.” – Zoe Kravitz, Big Little Lies
Watch HBO’s Big Little Lies on Showmax now »
Watch Seasons 1-4 of Billions on Showmax now »
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Original African stories by local talent
The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream from 22 July on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
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Let’s rewrite the rules of what it means to be local.
Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.
Made in Kenya
The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
Made in South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens serve looks and deliver drama. Stream Season 1-5 now, including all the explosive reunion episodes.
Made in South AfricaKabiyesi, now on Showmax
Between Worlds, now streaming
The best of West Africa
Super Falcons kick off WAFCON against Tunisia on Sunday
The Super Falcons of Nigeria kick off 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations against Tunisia this Sunday, 6 July, live on Showmax Premier League.
Made in Nigeria
Big Brother Naija S9: No Loose Guard
Relive all the exciting moments of BBNaija S9: No Loose Guard on Showmax, plus catch the reunion show, streaming from 24 June 2025.
Made in Nigeria
Power, passion and legacy: binge Cheta M S2 on Showmax
Executive producer and showrunner James Omokwe talks about Cheta M S2 and its dramatic finale. All the episodes are now available to binge-watch on Showmax.
Made in Nigeria
Iyanu S1
When a teenage orphan discovers she has magical powers, she embarks on a remarkable journey with her friends to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland.
Made in Nigeria