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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth tell the origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter with Mad Max.
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.
Smile 2 (2024)
This horrifying sequel explores a global pop sensation’s slow descent into madness as escalating horrors force her to confront her past before it’s too late.
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.
Insomnia S1
Emma fears losing her mind after suffering from sleep deprivation two weeks before turning 40. Only by confronting her past can she find the answers.
Smothered S1
Despite growing tired of the struggles of modern dating, Sammy meets mild-mannered Tom and proposes an unconventional relationship for set time frame before they go their separate ways.
“It’s in our hands,” says Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai on Premier League title
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai talks about Sunday’s crucial clash against Leicester City. Catch the game live on Showmax Premier League this Sunday, 20 April at 17:30.
Nigerian Idol S10 premieres live on Showmax
Nigerian Idol S10 premiered on 20 April 2025 – and all the action will be screening live on Showmax.
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Not just a chat bot! Lupita Nyong’o on The Wild Robot
Lupita Nyong’o chats about how she worked with the DreamWorks team to breathe life and love in Roz, a robot stranded on an island of wild animals in the animated movie The Wild Robot.
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.
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Producer Sammy Dee speaks on Take Me Home S2
Sammy Dee talks about producing the reality dating show Take Me Home S2, now available for streaming. New episodes are land every Friday on Showmax.
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Showmax expands The Mommy Club franchise with The Mommy Club Tanzania
Showmax announces The Mommy Club Tanzania, the latest addition to The Mommy Club franchise, premiering 25 April 2025.
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The Wild Robot (2024)
A riveting and epic adventure written and directed by Chris Saunders. Voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, Roz, a robot stranded on a wild island, must adapt and confront her past to survive.
The Real Housewives of Lagos S1-S3
Binge-watch The Real Housewives of Lagos S1-3 and catch the explosive reunions, streaming from 14 and 21 April on Showmax, express from Africa Magic.
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The Last of Us S1-2
Joel and Ellie, a pair connected through the harshness of the world they live in, are forced to endure brutal circumstances and ruthless killers on a trek across post-pandemic America.
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.
10 things that are “so hot” in Paris & Nicole: The Encore
Two decades after The Simple Life, BFFs Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are back with a brand new project: Sanasa…the opera. We raised our opera glasses to look it over.
Southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana names Okocha as his footballing hero
See Ghana’s Kamaldeen Sulemana, when Southampton take on Aston Villa on Saturday, 12 April at 16:00 live on Showmax Premier League.
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.
The Last of Us co-creator on why we all feel so protective of Ellie
Emmy winner Craig Mazin, co-creator and executive producer of The Last of Us, discusses why audiences feel so protective of Ellie. The new season premieres on M-Net and Showmax from 14 April 2025.
Paris & Nicole: The Encore S1
Twenty years ago, OG reality icons Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie took the world by storm in the fans’ favourite, The Simple Live. The life-long friends are reunited as they celebrate their legendary friendship.
Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills S14
The series follows six of the most affluent women in the country as they enjoy the lavish lifestyle that only Beverly Hills can provide.
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!