Editor's choice for series

International series you'll only find on Showmax

Love Island UK S12 on Showmax

Love Island UK S12

Gorgeous singles live in a luxury villa - with the added possibility of meeting their soul mate - in this fun and flirty reality series.

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Found S2 on Showmax

Found S2

Found follows recovery specialist Gabi Mosely as she and her team work tirelessly to find missing people forgotten by the system.

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Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together S1 on Showmax

Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together S1

Follow the electrifying journey of Nelly and Ashanti as the beloved couple reignite their love while navigating the ups and downs of being newlyweds and parents.

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The Real Housewives if Atlanta S16 on Showmax

The Real Housewives of Atlanta S16

These sassy women of Atlanta's entrepreneurial spirits are in full bloom as they juggle their personal and professional lives, along with their busy social calendars.

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Love Island USA S7 on Showmax

Love Island USA S5-7

The American version of the hit show moves the action to Las Vegas, but the premise remains: the most beloved couple will sashay away with $100 000.

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Everyone Else Burns S2 on Showmax

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.

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The Institute S1 on Showmax

Dangerous minds in The Institute + 7 more superpowered series

When kids develop strange abilities, do you train them, or “study” them so you can figure out how to stop them? Find out what they’re up to at The Institute … and in 7 more superpowered series.

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The Institute S1 on Showmax

The Institute S1

In this Stephen King sci-fi series, a kidnapped 12-year-old genius awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all possess unusual abilities.

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Showmax Originals - made in Africa, for Africa

The Mommy Club NBO on Showmax

The Mommy Club NBO star Lynne Njihia on being a Gen Z mother

The Mommy Club NBO star Lynne Njihia talks about dealing with online trolls, being a young mother, and her thoughts on showing her daughter's face online. All episodes are streaming on Showmax.

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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.

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Vaal Riviera on Showmax

Vaal Riviera

Vaal Riviera follows four Afrikaans families living in the heart of Vaal River society, where family, business, car racing and legacy all come into play. Stream from 22 August, with new episodes on Tuesdays.

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The Mommy Club NBO on Showmax

Pierra Makena on single motherhood and being in the public eye

The Mommy Club NBO's Pierra Makena is living her best life - acting, DJing and now starring in the Showmax Original reality show about moms who have - and do - it all.

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Reckless on Showmax

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.

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Subterranea on Showmax

Showmax Originals dominate at ZIFF 2025

Showmax Originals triumphed at the Zanzibar International Film Festival 2025, with Subterranea, The Chocolate Empire, and Jacob’s Daughters winning top awards for storytelling and performance.

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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.

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The Mommy Club NBO on Showmax

Life coach Ofentse represents Mzansi in The Mommy Club NBO

South African Ofentse Tsipa talks motherhood, marriage and being part of Kenya's edition of The Mommy Club, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Friday.

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