5 patients you’ll meet in The Pitt Season 1

The Pitt’s head makeup artist Myriam Arougheti and her team scored one of the series’ 13 Emmy nominations for their jaw-dropping special effects makeup. We’ve picked just five of their patients for a checkup.

The Pitt S1

The Pitt returns ER favourite Noah Wyle to the emergency room as Dr Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.

17 medical dramas to stream in an entertainment emergency

From New Amsterdam to The Good Doctor to House, these compelling medical shows are all streaming on Showmax.

Sammy Okore gets candid on his breakout role in Reckless 

Sammy Okore is back on screen in Showmax Original youth drama Reckless, now streaming, with new episodes on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Matlock S1

Retired 70-year-old Madeline Matlock rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her wily tactics to win cases and expose wrongdoing in this hit reboot.

Reckless star Brian Abajah spills on his latest role

Brian Abajah talks about his rising career and his role in Showmax's Reckless. Catch new episodes every Monday on Showmax.

Mary & George S1

Mary Villiers moulds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.

Reckless S1

In Reckless, a wealthy family's empire is at stake when two brothers' street-racing leads to tragedy. New episodes land on Mondays only on Showmax.

First look: New youth drama Reckless, on Showmax this June

Watch the explosive trailer for the new Showmax Original youth drama, Reckless, set to premiere on 23 June 2025.

Doc S1

A powerful medical drama based on an incredible true story. Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) loses her memory during a car accident and must return to being an intern as she rebuilds her life.

Derek Bbanga reflects on his role in The Chocolate Empire

Derek Bbanga talks about his role as Mike in the Kenyan Showmax Original The Chocolate Empire. All episodes are now available to binge.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan S1-4

Teenaged Kanan Stark works to join the family drug business in Queens in the prequel series to the hit show Power.

Happy Face S1

A young woman's world is turned upside down when she discovers that her father is an infamous serial killer in this tense series.

Happy Face and the monster at home

What’s it like to find out that someone you love has committed atrocities? We look at the new serial killer crime drama series Happy Face, along with three documentaries about killers and criminals close to home. 

Jackie Kaboi on The Chocolate Empire and her advice for Gen Z

Jackie Kaboi talks about starring in the Showmax Original series The Chocolate Empire, and gives advice to Gen Z content creators.

Northern Lights S1

An emotional and funny drama series based on a stage play of the same name about two grieving strangers whose worlds collide on a rainy night in Dublin.

The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies

Two very different women, Alice, a formidable PA, and Cheryl, a bestselling fantasy author, become trapped in a triangle of epic proportions.

Cop to it! Martin Freeman on The Responder Season 2

With the return of gripping British cop drama series The Responder, lead actor Martin Freeman is helping the police with their enquiries.

The Responder S2

An embattled first responder tackles a series of night shifts in Liverpool while trying to keep his head above water personally and professionally.

Ann Muli spills on her challenging role in The Chocolate Empire

Ann Muli reflects on her role as Lily and meeting her idols Jimmy Gathu and Sanaipei Tande in the Showmax crime drama The Chocolate Empire, now streaming on Showmax.

Accused S2

An engrossing anthology courtroom drama based on the acclaimed BBC crime series. Each episode follows a new defendant as they await their verdict, while flashbacks reveal how they ended up in court.

"I give it 110%": Sanaipei on joining The Chocolate Empire

Sanaipei Tande talks about her role in the gripping crime drama The Chocolate Empire, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Thursday.

Brilliant Minds S1

Follow a gifted neurologist with a rare condition and an unconventional approach to tackling puzzling psychological cases in this medical drama series.

The brains behind Brilliant Minds, plus 5 more medical mavericks

Zachary Quinto plays neurologist Dr Oliver Wolf, based on real-life maverick, Dr Oliver Sacks, in medical drama series Brilliant Minds.