10 September 2020
Life’s a treat with Shaun the Sheep and friends
Aardman Animations is known for creating some of the most delightful stop-motion animated series and features, including Morph, Wallace and Gromit and, of course, Shaun the Sheep. Find some of the best of Aardman on Showmax.
Shaun the Sheep S1-5
The world’s favourite award-winning sheep Shaun is back with hilarious farmyard antics. Shaun and his frolicsome flock promise outrageous inventiveness, sheepish shenanigans and panic in the pasture.
Shaun the Sheep: The Farmers’ Llamas
Shaun has to save the day after Farmer and Bitzer accidentally buy a bunch of llamas, who are much meaner than they seemed! A hilarious animation for young and old!
Timmy Time
Being an ‘only lamb in the flock’ Timmy has been used to getting his own way. Now for the first time Timmy is going to have to learn to get along with other little animals.
Timmy Time: Timmy’s Seaside Rescue
Osbourne and Harriet take Timmy and his friends from the nursery on their first seaside outing — along with stowaway Bumpy the Caterpillar.
Early Man
In this stop-animated comedy, a caveman named Dug tries to win his home back after it gets invaded by challenging the invading tribe to a game of soccer.
Arthur Christmas
A fun family movie with loads of festive spirit. Christmas has become an operation rather than a joyous time and Santa’s youngest son, Arthur, seems to be the only one who still cares about the holiday.
Original African stories by local talent
What if we believed the best can come from here?
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 from 24 June on Showmax.
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 from 23 June, 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 are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 5 now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in South Africa
Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S1-2 now on Showmax.
Made in South AfricaKabiyesi, now on Showmax
Between Worlds, now streaming
The best of West Africa
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 NigeriaCheta 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.
Made in Nigeria
Iyanu comes to Showmax in June with an all-Nigerian voice cast
Iyanu, led by Serah Johnson, alongside Okey Jude, and Samuel Kugbiyi, arrives fresh off its success as the number-one show on Cartoon Network. Premiering on Showmax 13 June.
Nigerian