Romance series

Smothered on Showmax

Smothered S1

Despite growing tired of the struggles of modern dating, Sammy meets mild-mannered Tom and proposes an unconventional relationship for set time frame before they go their separate ways.

Smothered on Showmax

The best romantic series on Showmax

All you need is love—and these addictive series: Smothered, Northern Lights, Love Island: All Stars, Love Island Games, Colin from Accounts and more.

Love Island USA on Showmax

Love Island USA S6

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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Anyone But You on Showmax

Cuddle up with 8 heartwarming romances

From Anyone But You to A Cinderella Story, watch these 8 romantic movies that are sure to make your heart flutter and soar. All available to stream on Showmax.

Alice & Jack and 4 more soulmate stories

Alice & Jack and 4 more soulmate stories

Looking for real love? From Alice & Jack to Past Lives, we have five movies and series about lifelong loves to sweep you off your feet in unexpected ways.

Alice & Jack S1 on Showmax

Alice & Jack S1

A destined romance between long-time lovers Alice and Jack seems unbreakable until Alice’s past trauma makes her retreat.

Roisin Gallagher as Janet and Johnny Flynn as Seamus in The Lovers S1

7 series about the different ways to fall in love

From that meet-cute moment to marital bliss or meltdowns, with Colin from Accounts, The Lovers and more, there’s a story for however you feel about love tonight.

The Best Man: The Final Chapters is on Showmax

The Best Man: The Final Chapters

Based on the films, The Best Man: The Final Chapters catches up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch.

The Time Traveller's Wife S1 on Showmax

The Time Traveler’s Wife

Theo James and Rose Leslie star in this TV adaptation of Audrey Niffenegger’s novel about a couple whose relationship is put to the test.

Inspector Bediako on Showmax

The best Ghanaian series on Showmax in 2021

From the always-popular Dede to the Inspector Bediako reboot, the best Ghanaian series are online on Showmax or on the Showmax app.

Sex and the City on Showmax

Sex and the City S1-6

Want to relive every juicy moment featuring Carrie Bradshaw and friends? Watch every single episode of the series. 

Love Life is about the ups and downs of the journey to find The One

Love Life is about the ups and downs of the journey to find The One

Nobody ever promised the course of love – or life – would run smoothly, and this anthology series is packed with relatable moments.

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Binge your heart out on Love Life Season 2, now streaming on Showmax

Binge your heart out on Love Life Season 2, now streaming on Showmax

Season 2 of HBO Max’s hit millennial romcom anthology series, Love Life, is now available to binge first on Showmax. 

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Love Life S1-2

Love Life S1-2

This romantic anthology series is a charming and insightful look at romantic relationships, from first to everlasting love.

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Blurred Lines ghana series on Showmax

Blurred Lines, Heartbreak Hotel and more Ghanaian series on Showmax

From Akwaaba Magic directly to Showmax, catch the latest episodes online or on your phone with the Showmax app. 

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It’s crunch time for Liza in the final season of Younger, now on Showmax

It’s crunch time for Liza in the final season of Younger, now on Showmax

All seven seasons of Younger, the rom-com that’s been called “escapism at its fantastical best”, are now available to binge-watch.

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Joselyn Dumas on Showmax

The best of Joselyn Dumas on Showmax

Whether in real life or on-screen, Joselyn Dumas embodies being a strong black woman. Watch her movies and series online with  Showmax.

latest episodes of Dede on Showmax

Binge-watch these brand-new Akwaaba Magic series coming express to Showmax

Watch the latest episodes of Dede, Inside Out and Sankofa on Showmax.

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What do Nigerians think about a woman asking out her crush?

What do Nigerians think about a woman asking out her crush?

Showmax teamed up with the guys at Pulse Nigeria to ask: “Do you think it’s okay for a woman to shoot her shot?”

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Bisola Aiyeola in Shoot Your Shot on Showmax

Bisola Aiyeola on Love, Dates and Shoot Your Shot

We interview Nollywood’s romantic fave and ex-Big Brother Naija housemate Bisola Aiyeola, who hosts Shoot Your Shot, now steaming on Showmax.

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Shoot Your Shot on Showmax

Shoot Your Shot S1

Show your crush how much you care, with a little help from Bisola Aiyeola in this fresh Nigerian dating show from Africa Magic. New episodes weekly.

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“An ended relationship is not a failed relationship.” Anna Kendrick on her hit romcom Love Life

“An ended relationship is not a failed relationship.” Anna Kendrick on her hit romcom Love Life

Anna Kendrick brought some of her own experiences to her role in Love Life. 

Love Come Back S1 on Showmax

Love Come Back S1

Host Ibrahim Suleiman helps ex-lovers reconnect in this new reality romance series from Africa Magic. New episodes weekly on Showmax.

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Why Love Come Back should make your watch list

Why Love Come Back should make your watch list

A first of its kind on Nigerian TV, Africa Magic’s new reality series celebrates love and second chances. Episodes express on Showmax.

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