Ilana Glazer delivers in Babes

Comedian Ilana Glazer talks about the conception, development and “birthing” of her new movie Babes. And we’ve added seven more series and movies about mom friends to enjoy.

Everyone Else Burns and 8 more cult classics

Strap in for armageddon! British sitcom Everyone Else Burns is set in a rigid sect - but they're not the only ones with weird haircuts. Let’s all join a cult show and become one big, happy family.

Everyone Else Burns S2

This hilarious comedy series, which has drama and heart, follows a family devoted to a religious cult as they navigate modern-day life and prepare for the world's end.

Bringing Beetlejuice Beetlejuice back from the grave

Production designer Mark Scruton and The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice production team reveal how they brought Tim Burton’s cult horror comedy movie into the modern world.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

A family tragedy brings Lydia Deetz back to Winter River, where her daughter discovers the portal to the afterlife ... and meets the creepy Beetlejuice.

Embrace the cringe in The Rehearsal Season 2

Hateable or relatable? We’re here to look at our 10 favourite characters with awkward, offputting energy – starting with The Rehearsal’s Nathan Fielder.

Mr Throwback S1

In this hilarious basketball comedy, a down-on-his-luck memorabilia dealer looks for redemption by reuniting with his sixth-grade teammate, NBA legend Steph Curry.

Funny Woman S1-2

Based on the Nick Hornby novel Funny Girl, this is the story of a Blackpool beauty queen who tries to make is a comedian in the 1960s.

Hacks S1-4

Emmy winner Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder make an odd partnership in the acclaimed HBO dramedy Hacks, about a legendary Vegas comedian and her new writer.

Problemista (2023)

A struggling toy designer from El Salvador becomes an assistant to an erratic art-world outcast to stay in the US in this Julio Torres comedy.

Would you join The American Society of Magical Negroes?

Writer-creator Kobi Libii cracks open his bag of tricks to reveal what’s really going on in The American Society of Magical Negroes. And we suggest 5 more Black comedies with culture.

The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)

In this satirical comedy, a man is recruited by a secret magical society of Black people. Their important cause? Making white people's lives easier.

Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking (2024)

Late Night host Seth Meyers ditches his political jokes and focuses on his family life and fatherhood in this refreshing and hilarious stand-up special.

Showmax brings the laughs, from Nikki Glaser to Ramy Youssef

Discover 5 of HBO's recent stand-up comedy specials now available to stream on Showmax, from the likes of Seth Meyers, Nikki Glaser, Ramy Youssef and more.

Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die

In her hilarious, unapologetic, and brutally honest style, Nikki Glaser tackles a wide range of taboo topics, including why she doesn't want kids.

Wicked Little Letters (2023)

Set in the 1920s, this witty comedy-drama is based on the true story of a rowdy Irishwoman who is accused of sending letters full of hilarious profanities to her English neighbours.

Showmax Original Untying Kantai shines at the 11th AMVCAs

Kenyan Showmax Original Untying Kantai wins Best Writing TV Series award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards held in Lagos.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2024)

Bridget's back, and ready to start dating again as a single mom and widow in her 50s. She finds herself pursued by a younger man, and (maybe?) her son's science teacher.

Poppa's House S1

Comedian Damon Wayans stars as a talk radio host who finds himself challenged when a new female co-host is hired and by still having to parent his adult son.

April's fools: Catch 10 of SNL's biggest stars on Showmax

Documentary series SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night takes us behind the scenes of the longest-running sketch comedy series in the US. And while you might not know the show, you do know its stars!

Party Down S1-3

A group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers wait for their big break while they are stuck working at a Hollywood catering company.

Party Down stars' jobs before they were famous

Comedy series Party Down Seasons 1-3 takes us inside an LA-based catering company staffed by struggling entertainers. It was flashback time for stars like Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Megan Mullally, Jane Lynch and Jennifer Garner.

Frasier S1-11

The iconic comedy series that took the world by storm. After years spent at the Cheers bar, Frasier moves home to Seattle to become a radio psychiatrist.

Behind the headlines on It's Florida, Man

Six unbelievable headlines, six even more shocking cases. Come meet the real-life men and women behind incredible Florida Man sightings in the comedy series It’s Florida, Man.