Editor's choice for documentaries
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Crazy-conspiracy documentary Shadowland and 8 more cult classics
Explore the secret world of how fringe movements manipulate facts to recruit their followers in series like Shadowland Season 1 on Showmax.
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The sound of Donna Summer on Showmax
What’s a summer soundtrack without Donna Summer? Watch HBO documentary Love to Love You, Donna Summer and see the series and movies that keep her music alive today.
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Two documentaries to stream after HBO’s Succession
Succession had us enthralled. From Made of Money with Brian Cox to The Murdochs: Empire of Influence, here’s what to watch after Succession on Showmax.
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7 documentaries about the secret lives of people you’ll probably never meet
Discover 7 documentaries from Kenya, Nigeria and the world at large about amazing people you may never meet.
Love sport documentaries? Check these out.
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Love Undercover S1
Follow elite athletes in this modern-day fairytale meets buddy comedy series about a group of international soccer stars who go on a secret quest for true love.
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Chasing the Sun 2
A five-part series about the 2023 Rugby World Cup, when all of South Africa was ‘Stronger Together’ towards a historic fourth Webb Ellis trophy.
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The Fastest Woman on Earth (2022)
A fascinating and tragic documentary about Jessi Combs, a professional racer and TV personality who set out to break new records in racing.
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Williams Sisters (2023)
Dominating the game of tennis for over three decades, winning every title imaginable – follow Serena and Venus’s journey in this biographical documentary.
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Schumacher & Schumacher (2023)
F1 champion Michael Schumacher won 91 Grand Prix races. But in 2013, he vanished. Find out more in documentary Schumacher & Schumacher.
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Back on the Record with Bob Costas
Stream legendary broadcaster Bob Costas’ talk show, presenting in-depth interviews with the biggest names in sports and entertainment.
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The Day Sports Stood Still
Director Antoine Fuqua chronicles the abrupt COVID-related sports stoppage, athletes’ prominent role in the cultural reckoning on racial injustices that escalated during the pandemic, and the return to competition.
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Brad Binder Reflections 2.0
Brad Binder reflects on his Rookie of the Year performance from the uncertainty of the pandemic to making history with his maiden win in the premier class.
Light entertainment to binge-watch
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Southern Hospitality S1-2
A spin-off of the reality series Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality follows a dynamic social group of friends living in Charleston under the leadership of their powerhouse boss, Leva Bonaparte.
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All American: Homecoming S1-3
A young adult sports drama set against the backdrop of historically Black colleges and universities, where Black excellence is a way of life.
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Alert: Missing Persons Unit S1-2
Showrunner John Eisendrath and Jamie Foxx are behind this police procedural. After her son goes missing, Nikki Batista joins the Philadelphia Missing Persons Unit, helping find people’s loved ones as she searches for her own.
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Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard S1-2
A group of friends vacation in the historical and picturesque Martha’s Vineyard. From yacht parties to electrifying romances, fun and drama are always on the docket during this island gateway.
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Moonshine S1-3
The Canadian comedy-drama with a “dreamy, summer vibe”, Moonshine, returns for a raucous, raunchy second season on Showmax.
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Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of drama-filled reality TV. Here are some of the titles from The Real Housewives franchise, giving viewers an inside look at the lives of some of the world’s wealthiest women from Durban to Nairobi.
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Survivor SA S6-9 and USA S45
It’s the ultimate binge: season after season of Survivor, both the US and SA versions. Go on – dive in!
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Shadowland S1
Award-winning filmmaker Joe Berlinger sends teams across America to uncover the real reasons they can’t agree on what’s true and what’s not.
Made by Showmax, just for you
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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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Get the scoop with Toke Makinwa as The Buzz returns for BBNaija S9 only on Showmax
The BBNaija talk show, The Buzz, is back with award-winning media personality Toke Makinwa as the host. Premieres Thursday, 1 August 2024 with new episodes every Thursday.
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UrbanGidi and Showmax partner for new show Under the Influence
Showmax reveals behind-the-scenes images of upcoming Nigerian Original series Under the Influence, written and directed by Wande Thomas.
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Cheta M Season 1 finale now streaming
Binge-watch all 60 episodes of the thrilling Showmax Original series Cheta M. Stay tuned for news of Season 2!