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Wild Wild Space on Showmax

Wild Wild Space and 10 more titles to join your space race

We have liftoff! As new HBO documentary Wild Wild Space takes us into low orbit, mission control has 10 more titles ready for space junkies, from Apollo 13 to Interstellar.

Anatomy of Lies on Showmax

Anatomy of Lies: Women who con

Grey’s Anatomy’s most shocking medical case took place behind the scenes. Find out how co-executive producer and writer Elisabeth Finch faked cancer and personal tragedy, and meet five more of the world’s most questionable con women.

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A Very Royal Scandal S1 on Showmax

A Very Royal Scandal: 5 downfall documentaries and drama series

What do Prince Andrew, King Juan Carlos I, Sean Combs, Alex Jones, and Markus Jooste have in common? In-depth documentaries more shocking than an Oscar-winning movie!

Maryam Henein in Shadowland - Season 1 is on Showmax

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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Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy

Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy

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Wild Wild Space (2024)

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Chimp Crazy S1

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The Nazi Cartel S1

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Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York S1

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The Hitman Ricky Hatton on Showmax

The Hitman: Ricky Hatton

This 90-minute film offers extraordinary access to boxing hero Ricky Hatton, exploring his life in and outside of the ring.

Edge of the Earth S1 on Showmax

Edge of the Earth S1

Four groups of extreme athletes embark on four never-before-accomplished missions, including big wave surfing on Africa’s west coast.

Love Undercover on Showmax

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.

Chasing the Sun 2

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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Chasing the Sun

Chasing the Sun

Nobody backed the Springboks to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup. This is the incredible story of their journey to victory.

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The Fastest Woman on Earth is on Showmax

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.

Williams Sisters documentary on Showmax

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.

Schumacher and Schumacher is on Showmax

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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Light entertainment to binge-watch

Matlock S1 on Showmax

Matlock S1

Retired 70-year-old Madeline Matlock rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her wily tactics to win cases and expose wrongdoing in this hit reboot.

Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together S1 on Showmax

Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together S1

Follow the electrifying journey of Nelly and Ashanti as the beloved couple reignite their love while navigating the ups and downs of being newlyweds and parents.

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The Real Housewives if Atlanta S16 on Showmax

The Real Housewives of Atlanta S16

These sassy women of Atlanta’s entrepreneurial spirits are in full bloom as they juggle their personal and professional lives, along with their busy social calendars.

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Love Island USA S7 on Showmax

Love Island USA S5-7

The American version of the hit show moves the action to Las Vegas, but the premise remains: the most beloved couple will sashay away with $100 000. 

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Everyone Else Burns S2 on Showmax

Everyone Else Burns S2

This hilarious comedy series, which has drama and heart, follows a family devoted to a religious cult as they navigate modern-day life and prepare for the world’s end.

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The Real Housewives of Miami - Season 4 on Showmax

The Real Housewives of Miami S4

The ladies of the Sunshine State are turning up the heat and dialling up the drama this season.

The Real Housewives of Orange County S19 on Showmax

The Real Housewives of Orange County S18-19

In The Real Housewives OG series, we follow the lives of some of the wealthiest women and their families who live in Orange County, California.

Duster Season 1 on Showmax

Duster S1

Working on taking down a crime syndicate, the first Black female FBI agent recruits a gutsy getaway driver in this gritty series set in 1972.

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Vaal Riviera on Showmax

Vaal Riviera

Vaal Riviera follows four Afrikaans families living in the heart of Vaal River society, where family, business, car racing and legacy all come into play. Stream from 22 August, with new episodes on Tuesdays.

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BBNaija S10 on Showmax

Big Brother Naija S10

Stream BBNaija Season 10 on Showmax, including the 24/7 live stream, daily highlight episodes, Sunday eviction shows, and other key moments throughout the season.

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Cheta M on Showmax

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.

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Cheta M on Showmax

Cheta M Season 2: The story so far

Plot, betrayals and major twists on Cheta M Season 2, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Wednesday.

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