Comedy
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.
Made in Kenya
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.
It’s Florida, Man S1
This outrageous HBO comedy is a love letter to the beaches, backwaters and people of a misunderstood yet magical American state.
Bookie S2
A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalisation of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family and co-workers.
Alex Edelman: Just For Us (2024)
After an acclaimed, extended run on Broadway, comedian Alex Edelman brings his solo show to HBO in an all-new comedy special.
5 reasons Colin from Accounts is our rescue series
There are thousands of top pedigreed shows begging for a good home and someone to love them. Here why we’d pick Australian romantic comedy Colin from Accounts.
Colin from Accounts S1-2
Ashley and Gordon are two single-ish, complex humans brought together by a car accident and an injured dog in this hilarious series.
11 Galentine’s Day movies
Love? Whatever. Friends forever! Gather your girl gang and get ready to celebrate the people who’ll be in your corner for the rest of your life with these 11 movies.
Younger S1-7
Liza Miller is a single mother turning 40 who poses as a 26-year-old to reboot her career and her love life – with hilarious consequences. All 7 seasons are ready to binge.
The scoop on superheroes in The Franchise
James Bond’s Sam Mendes and Veep’s Armando Iannucci combine their powers in a comedy series that rips the mask off big Hollywood movie-making.
The Franchise S1
A satirical comedy series about a crew of a rejected and unloved franchise movie who are fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe.
Laid S1
A woman discovers her exes are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward.
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings
Ramy Youssef returns to the stage to offer his unique reflections on our divided world, the unexpected perils of charitable giving, and more.
Based on a True Story S2: 10 reasons to date this serial killer
Ava’s little sister has found her mister: the ultimate “he’s a 10, but…” – The Westside Ripper – in Based on a True Story Season 2. Crazy? Well, here’s why we’d give love a chance.
30 Rock’s most demanding divas
Basking in time off from the office? Oh, the stories you could tell. But could you match the insanity behind the scenes at TGS in the comedy series 30 Rock?
Son of a Critch S3
The executive producer of Schitt’s Creek delivers this heartfelt comedy that is a window into the life of an 11-year-old boy battling through middle school in the 80s.