What’s leaving Showmax this month

6 December 2020

What’s leaving Showmax this month

All good things must come to an end – and that’s true for the run of some series and movies on Showmax. To keep even more entertainment coming your way, shows do sometimes leave Showmax (here’s why).

As most shows expire at the end of the month, there’s still time to catch some of these before they’re gone.

Luckily, there are thousands of other series and movies to make up for these ones leaving. Browse the full collection here.

Here are the series and non-fiction shows slated for expiry in December. Unless otherwise noted, the expiry date is the last day of the month.

This month’s highlight

Catch-22: Expiring 14 December

A dark comedy based on the novel of the same name about a US Air Forces bombardier who’ll try anything to get out of his responsibilities during WWII. Directed by and starring George Clooney, alongside Alex Chandler, Christopher Abbott and more.

International series

  • Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce – 9 December
  • Shades of Blue – 9 December
  • Marvel’s Runaways – 20 December
  • I’m Sorry – 30 December
  • Hackerville – 30 December
  • Miracle Workers – 30 December
  • Temptation Island USA – 31 December
  • MotherFatherSon – 31 December

International movies

All expiring on 31 December, unless noted
  • Dr Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas – 11 December
  • Dance Camp
  • Grease
  • Life of the Party
  • My Favourite Wedding
  • Ocean’s 8
  • Star Trek

Non-Fiction

Expiring on 31 December
  • Earth from Space
  • Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart

South African shows

Expiring on 31 December
  • Chin Up

This list was accurate at the time of publishing. More shows may be added or removed.

Original African stories by local talent

Original Sin: My Son The Killer on Showmax

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.

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Tracking Thabo Bester on Showmax

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.

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The Illuminated S1 on Showmax

The Illuminated

The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.

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Koek S1 on Showmax

Koek S1

The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.

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Ekhaya Backpackers is on Showmax

Ekhaya Backpackers S1

Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers, with new episodes every Thursday.

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Cheta M on Showmax

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.

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Youngins on Showmax

Youngins S1

Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins, with three new episodes every week. 

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Sadau Sisters is on Showmax

Sadau Sisters S1

Rahma, Zainab, Aisha, and Fatima Sadau pull back the curtain on their family, fame, and lifestyle. Stream now on Showmax.

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The Real Housewives Of Lagos S2 Reunion, coming soon
ENO S2: New daughter, more chaos