Drama series

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.

Doc S1
A powerful medical drama based on an incredible true story. Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) loses her memory during a car accident and must return to being an intern as she rebuilds her life.

16 medical dramas to stream in an entertainment emergency
From New Amsterdam to The Good Doctor to House, these compelling medical shows are all streaming 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.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan S1-4
Teenaged Kanan Stark works to join the family drug business in Queens in the prequel series to the hit show Power.

Happy Face S1
A young woman’s world is turned upside down when she discovers that her father is an infamous serial killer in this tense series.

Happy Face and the monster at home
What’s it like to find out that someone you love has committed atrocities? We look at the new serial killer crime drama series Happy Face, along with three documentaries about killers and criminals close to home.

Northern Lights S1
An emotional and funny drama series based on a stage play of the same name about two grieving strangers whose worlds collide on a rainy night in Dublin.

The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies
Two very different women, Alice, a formidable PA, and Cheryl, a bestselling fantasy author, become trapped in a triangle of epic proportions.

Cop to it! Martin Freeman on The Responder Season 2
With the return of gripping British cop drama series The Responder, lead actor Martin Freeman is helping the police with their enquiries.

The Responder S2
An embattled first responder tackles a series of night shifts in Liverpool while trying to keep his head above water personally and professionally.

Accused S2
An engrossing anthology courtroom drama based on the acclaimed BBC crime series. Each episode follows a new defendant as they await their verdict, while flashbacks reveal how they ended up in court.

Kalu Ikeagwu on playing the “wild” Jideofor in Cheta M
Kalu Ikeagwu talks about playing the character of King Jideofor in the Showmax Original series Cheta M S2, now streaming. Catch new episodes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Seyi Babatope on his inspiration for Kabiyesi
Seyi Babatope talks about directing the Showmax Original Kabiyesi, and taking ownership of Nigerian stories. Catch new episodes every Friday on Showmax.

Brilliant Minds S1
Follow a gifted neurologist with a rare condition and an unconventional approach to tackling puzzling psychological cases in this medical drama series.

The brains behind Brilliant Minds, plus 5 more medical mavericks
Zachary Quinto plays neurologist Dr Oliver Wolf, based on real-life maverick, Dr Oliver Sacks, in medical drama series Brilliant Minds.

Yoruba fantasy Between Worlds is now streaming on Showmax
The gripping Yoruba fantasy series Between Worlds is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.

Between Worlds
A cyber criminal who scams a widow of her life savings is banished to the realm of the past when the widow demands justice from the gods.

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!

A Very Royal Scandal
This compelling British miniseries driven by Michael Sheen explores Emily Maitlis’s journey as a Newsnight journalist and Prince Andrew’s disastrous interview with her.

Eva Ibiam on love and Lagos pop culture on Under the Influence
Eva Ibiam talks about her approach to portraying her role in the Showmax Original drama Under the Influence and the chemistry she built with her co-stars.

5 ways Dawson’s Creek makes us feel ancient
Dawson’s Creek first aired in 1998 – six years before Facebook – and while parts of this teen drama are timeless, there are elements that are, well, “of their time”.

Dawson’s Creek S1-6
Childhood besties Dawson and Joey’s friendship is tested when they both start relationships with other people in their teens. A classic to binge-watch.

Suits LA: who’s who and who’s back
A vicious legal battle is brewing between Stephen Amell and Josh McDermitt in Suits LA. And only one of them is pals with Harvey Specter. Suit up and let’s get into it!