15 August 2018
What to watch when you’re under the weather
The seasons are changing and sickness is creeping in! And the good thing about being sick is that it’s the perfect excuse for an immense binge-watching session. So strap your-sick-self in for some quality shows you should be watching right now on Showmax.
HBO’s Succession S1-2 | Exclusive to Showmax
Logan Roy has built a powerful company and must choose which of his children will take it over. But not everyone is happy with his plans… First and only Showmax. Watch it now »
The River
The River is set in Pretoria and follows the lives of the Dlamini’s and the Mokoena’s, Two families from different backgrounds that are brought together and divided by the discovery of a diamond in Cullinan, Just a stone’s throw away from Pretoria. There are 100+ episodes on Showmax, with a brand-new one delivered every day, express from the 1Magic broadcast. Watch it now »
Filthy Rich S1
The Monreauxes are a mega-rich Southern family famed for creating a successful Christian TV network. On the cusp of a new venture, a tragedy leaves wife and mother Margaret (Kim Cattrall) in charge of the family business. Starring Kim Kattrall. Watch it now »
Original African stories by local talent
Original Sin: My Son The Killer
Original Sin: My Son The Killer follows the murder of Andrea Venter by Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, who then went on the run from South Africa to Brazil.
Tracking Thabo Bester
From the makers of Devilsdorp and the director of Convict Conman comes the true-crime documentary South Africa has been waiting for. Two episodes now streaming, and the remaining two episodes land on 22 March 2024 on Showmax.
The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Koek S1
The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.
Ekhaya Backpackers S1
Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers, with new episodes every Thursday.
Cheta M
Cheta M explores the love story between Adanna and Nnanna, young lovers who battle the spiritual and political forces in their way. Stream now, with new episodes Wednesday to Friday.
Youngins S1
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins, with three new episodes every week.
Sadau Sisters S1
Rahma, Zainab, Aisha, and Fatima Sadau pull back the curtain on their family, fame, and lifestyle. Stream now on Showmax.
The Real Housewives Of Lagos S2 Reunion, now streaming
ENO S2: New daughter, more chaos
The best of West Africa
Must-watch AMVCA-nominated shows on Showmax
Stream AMVCA-nominated shows including Wura, The Real Housewives of Lagos S2 and more, now streaming on Showmax.
5 Showmax Originals produced, directed and written by women
Stream these original series this International Women’s Month, produced, directed and written by Nigerian women, now on Showmax.
Nigerian Showmax Originals bag 10th AMVCA nominations
Showmax Nigeria Originals Wura and The Real Housewives of Lagos bag nominations at the 10th edition of the AMVCAs.
Ifeanyi Chidi on writing epic drama series Cheta M
Headwriter Ifeanyi Chidi talks about writing Showmax’s Nigerian original drama series Cheta M, now streaming on Showmax.