Where to stream Avatar: The Last Airbender and more animated series

16 July 2020

Where to stream Avatar: The Last Airbender and more animated series

Everyone’s talking about Avatar: The Last Airbender, the anime show that’s become very popular with streaming audiences worldwide. Luckily for South Africans, all three seasons are streaming on Showmax.

Avatar: The Last Airbender S1-3

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Only the Avatar was the master of all four elements. Only he could stop the ruthless Fire Nation from conquering the world. Watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Showmax now.

More like Avatar: The Last Airbender

Once you’ve binge-watched all three seasons on Showmax, try these similar picks. If you’re an adult looking for animated shows, check out these brilliant shows that are decidedly not for the whole family.

Star Wars: Resistance S1

Kazuda Xiono, a young pilot for the Resistance, is tasked with a top secret mission to investigate the First Order, a growing threat in the galaxy.

Pokémon: Black & White S14-16

Ash and Pikachu are off on a new adventure: the Unova region, filled with new contests, Pokemon and, of course, lots of battles! Will they beat ’em all?

LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu S1-10

Follow Kai, Jay, Cole and Zane’s journeys to master their elemental powers and Spinjitzu weapons so that they can protect the land of Ninjago. (Find more of your fave LEGO characters on Showmax here.)

Samurai Jack S1-5

This Adult Swim series has scooped a tonne of Emmys and Annies in its five-season lifespan, and was created by Genndy Tartokovsky as a follow-up to his successful Dexter’s Laboratory series on Cartoon Network. The themes are similar to The Last Airbender, with Samurai Jack battling shape-shifting demon Aku and fighting his internal demons.

Adventure Time S1-4

Follow the adventures of Finn and his adoptive brother Jake, who happens to be a dog with the ability to change shape and size at will. They live in the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo and interact with some strange characters.

More excellent animation

Original African stories by local talent

Untied on Showmax

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.

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Reckless on Showmax

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.

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The Mommy Club NBO on Showmax

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.

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Empini S2 on Showmax

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.

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Youngins S2 on Showmax

Youngins S1-2

Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.

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The Real Housewives of Durban S5 on Showmax

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.

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Spitch Nzawumbi hosts Unfollowed S2

Unfollowed S1-2

Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S1-2 now on Showmax.

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The Mommy Club S3 on Showmax

The Mommy Club S1-3

The Mommy Club sees glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the the cutthroat world of “it” moms. All episodes, including both reunion episodes, are streaming on Showmax.

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Kabiyesi, now on Showmax
Between Worlds, now streaming