Editor's choice for series
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.
New seasons of your favourite series, now streaming
The latest seasons of Run The World, Home Economics, Halo and more are all streaming on Showmax.
Funny people: Comedy about comedians
Two new series, Bupkis and Funny Woman, poke fun at the business of making us laugh. Now streaming on Showmax.
Cop shop: 5 most wanted crime series
Five new series on Showmax have a legal twist. We’ve brought in the suspects and asked some questions so you can pick your most wanted ones from the lineup.
Series you'll only find on Showmax
The Cleaning Lady S3
A marginalised Cambodian doctor in the US struggles to keep her ill son alive. She becomes a cleaning lady for an organised crime syndicate to save him.
Quantum Leap S2
As lead physicist Ben Song takes an unauthorised leap into 1985, the Quantum Leap team have to figure out how to get him back.
ZeroZeroZero S1
The drug underworld is a zero-sum game in this gritty crime drama exploring the inner workings of the global cocaine trade.
Resident Alien S1-3
Is humanity worth saving? This is the dilemma faced by a crash-landed alien who assumes the identity of a small-town doctor who solves crimes.
The Lovers
A dark comedy series about an unexpected love story between a foul-mouthed supermarket worker and a political television broadcaster.
Infiniti S1
When the body of an American astronaut is found on a roof in Kazakhstan, a French astronaut and a Kazakh cop set out to solve the mystery.
Headhunters S1
Follow Roger Brown, a corporate headhunter who has lied and manipulated his way to success in this Norwegian thriller.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves S1
The story of Bass Reeves, a slave who became the first Black US Marshal in the American West in the late 1800s.
Showmax Originals - made in Africa, for Africa
ENO S1-2
Abena Baafi is a single mother who is determined to meddle in her three daughters’ lives by steering them towards the path of rich suitors.
Freemen S1
A thoughtful Nigerian documentary that explores the age-old Igbo Apprenticeship System, which gives youngsters a chance to learn a trade.
Sadau Sisters S1
Rahma, Zainab, Aisha, and Fatima Sadau pull back the curtain on their family, fame, and lifestyle in this Kenyan reality series.
Cheta M S1
A young teenage couple, who found a once in a lifetime kind of love, have to fight against all odds to stay together.
Flawsome S2
Flawsome sees Bisola Aiyeola, Ini Dima-Okojie, Sharon Ooja, and Enado Odigie starring as four friends navigating through life, flaws and all.
Agu S1
Agu follows the lives of an estranged father and daughter as they face off on two opposing sides of the law.
Wura S1-2
The first Showmax Original telenovela in Nigeria follows Wura Amoo-Adeleke, the iron lady and CEO of Frontline Gold mine. S2 now streaming on Showmax.
The Real Housewives of Lagos S1-S2
The Real Housewives of Lagos streaming exclusively on Showmax is back for a second season with two new cast members joining the show.
The most binge-worthy series on Showmax
Survivor SA S6-9 and USA S44
It’s the ultimate binge: season after season of Survivor, both the US and SA versions. Go on – dive in!
Curb Your Enthusiasm S1-12
Larry David plays Larry David in every single episode of the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning comedy series.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit S1
After her son goes missing, Nikki Batista joins the Philadelphia Missing Persons Unit, helping find people’s loved ones.
The Rookie S1-5
The oldest rookie in the LAPD uses his life experience, determination and sense of humour to keep up with colleagues 20 years his junior.