Subterranea

AMVCA 2025: Watch these nominated titles on Showmax

Showmax is setting the pace with 23 nominated titles at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, all available for streaming.

Showmax Originals secure nominations at 11th AMVCAs

Showmax Originals Princess on a Hill, Cheta M, Style Magnate, Wa Milele, Subterranea, and Untying Kantai are making waves at this year’s AMVCAs, earning 12 nominations.

All episodes of Showmax Kenya's Subterranea are ready to binge

The Kenyan sci-fi series Subterranea, praised for its gripping storyline and outstanding performances, concludes with all episodes now available to binge on Showmax.

Brian Munene on Subterranea, which "started as a space odyssey"

The creator and headwriter of Subterranea, Brian Munene, speaks about his Kenyan sci-fi series, now streaming on Showmax.

Dig into the truth behind Subterranea

Kenyan sci-fi series Subterranea explores what would happen to subjects of an experiment who’re trapped underground. Find out what real-life research has to say.

Subterranea S1

This Kenyan sci-fi drama series follows eight humans placed in an underground bunker for a psychological experiment. When the world ends, they become trapped in the bunker with nowhere to go.

Likarion Wainaina on Kenya's first sci-fi series, Subterranea

Likarion Wainaina talks about pitching and directing Kenya's first sci-fi series, Subterranea, now available to stream. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.

Subterranea

Subterranea follows eight participants of a psychological experiment, trapped in an underground bunker. Stream all episodes now.

Iyanu: The Age of Wonders (2025)

When Meje, the living embodiment of the seven deadly sins, threatens the land, young warriors Dara and Ishe must prevent an age of darkness.

Godfrey Odhiambo on Reckless, his career, and the evolution of Kenyan film

Kenyan screen legend Godfrey Odhiambo talks about his role as Edward, the patriarch of the Sonoko family on Showmax Original crime drama Reckless.

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Take a journey through TV history, exploring Black representation, from early on-screen appearances to modern creators, revolutionising the industry.

The clash of the new number 9s: Gyökeres vs Woltemade

Will Arsenal's Gyökeres or Newcastle United's Woltemade secure a victory for their club on Sunday, 28 September? Watch live on Showmax Premier League.

Love Island Games S1-2

Former Islanders from across the globe return to Fiji for a chance at finding love and bagging $100 000.

Just believe: 10 faith-based movies to stream

Need some inspiration? Stream these moving, heartfelt films about healing, love and faith on Showmax.

The Unbreakable Boy (2025)

Zachary Levi stars in this heartfelt, inspiring film based on a real-life story of a family caring for their autistic son with brittle bone disease.

Thelma (2024)

Scammers meet their match in Thelma, played by June Squibb: after getting duped, the 93-year-old sets out to reclaim what was taken from her.

Godfrey Odhiambo on Reckless, his career, and the evolution of Kenyan film

Kenyan screen legend Godfrey Odhiambo talks about his role as Edward, the patriarch of the Sonoko family on Showmax Original crime drama Reckless.

Minne Kariuki on Single Kiasi, motherhood and being a “gold digger” 

New mom Minne Kariuki is back for Single Kiasi S4! Catch new episodes of the fan-favourite drama on Showmax every Wednesday.

Single Kiasi S1-4

Sintamei, Mariah and Rebecca are three close friends living in Nairobi, each with their own troubles. Stream new episodes only on Showmax.

Carey Priscilla dishes on The Mommy Club NBO drama 

The MUA entrepreneur tells us all about the drama that went down on The Mommy Club NBO. All episodes are now streaming on Showmax.

Eddie Mbugua spills on bringing his villainous best in Reckless

Eddie Mbugua talks about playing the villainous role of James in Reckless S1, now streaming on Showmax.

What to watch on Showmax in Kenya in September 2025

This September, Showmax drops a stellar new lineup. From the final season of Youngins to Nigerian animation film Iyanu plus HBO crime drama Task.

Radio queen Cess Mutungi speaks on hosting The Mommy Club reunion

Cesse Mutungi opens up about hosting The Mommy Club NBO reunion. Catch Part 1, now streaming on Showmax, with Part 2 landing on 5 September 2025.

First look: Single Kiasi returns for Season 4

Binge Seasons 1-3 of Single Kiasi on Showmax while you wait for Season 4, which lands on 17 September 2025.

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Take a journey through TV history, exploring Black representation, from early on-screen appearances to modern creators, revolutionising the industry.

Chicago PD S12

Action-packed spin-off of the Chicago series, following two different units at the Chicago police department: uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.

Chicago Fire S13

Scorching hot drama that follows a group of dedicated firefighters in Chicago. House MD's Jesse Spencer stars.

Landman S1

Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) creates this enthralling Billy Bob Thornton lead drama set in the heart of Texas. Roughnecks and billionaires collide as everyone tries to get rich quick in the oil industry.