Telenovelas and soaps to watch online
If you love the intrigue, drama, romance and thrill of watching storylines unfold bit by bit, episode by episode, these are the soaps and telenovelas you can’t afford to miss. They’re all streaming on Showmax, with new episodes landing throughout the week for those that are still airing.
Others, like The Wife, have ended, so every single episode is ready for you to binge-watch. With an endless stream of compelling episodes at your fingertips, prepare to be enthralled as you dive into the addictive world of binge-worthy soap-operas and telenovelas.
The River S1-6
This fan-fave telenovela is full of twists and turns, and plenty of characters you love to hate. Season 6 is the final season.
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The Wife S1-3
Binge the full Seasons 1-2 of The Wife plus new episodes of Season 3 online or on your phone with the Showmax app.
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Kina S1-3
When her father is found dead, Bella Mwakazi starts a war against the powerful Tandala family in this Maisha Magic telenovela.
Selina S1-5
Kenya’s most-watched telenovela is the Swahili smash hit Selina, about the star-crossed romance between Selina and Nelson. Will true love win?
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Isibaya S1-7
The drama isn’t letting up in Isibaya. Binge it all from the beginning to the latest episode.
The Throne
Power struggles engulf the BaTswana kingdom. Make sure you have ringside seats for all the drama.
Love reality series?
The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2: Meet Farah Esmail
Get to know Farah Esmail, the new cast member on The Real Housewives of Nairobi Season 2, premiering 10 May on Showmax.
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First look: Get ready for The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2
Watch the trailer for the highly anticipated second season of The Real Housewives of Nairobi, premiering 10 May on Showmax.
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The best reality series hitting Showmax screens in April 2024
Catch the new season of The Mommy Club, the highly anticipated reunion of The Real Housewives of Lagos, the charm of Jerrod Carmichael’s docuseries and more on Showmax.
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Survivor SA S6-9 and USA S44
It’s the ultimate binge: season after season of Survivor, both the US and SA versions. Go on – dive in!
Queens Court S1
Queens Court follows three famous single women seeking love and happiness with the help of power couple Holly and Rodney Peete.
Race to Survive: Alaska
Eight teams of two compete for a $500 000 prize in a 40-day race through dangerous Alaskan terrain in this harrowing competition.
The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S1-3
The divas are back together, and they’re ready to spill all the tea you can handle.
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Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test S1
Celebs face some of the harshest settings in the world, where they take on a series of gruelling training exercises that push them to their limits both mentally and physically in this military training reality series.
Need a touch of romance?
7 series about the different ways to fall in love
From that meet-cute moment to marital bliss or meltdowns, with Colin from Accounts, The Lovers and more, there’s a story for however you feel about love tonight.
Redeeming Love (2022)
Angel, who was forced into child prostitution, expects nothing but pain from men until she meets Michael. Adapted from the popular novel.
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
Based on the films, The Best Man: The Final Chapters catches up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch.
The Swearing Jar (2022)
This musical romance is adapted from an acclaimed play by Kate Hewlett. Follow Carey and Simon, who are happily married and expecting a child, but a lie threatens to ruin everything.
7 romance movies for your perfect date night
It’s just a movie, sitting on your playlist, waiting for you to watch it. Make every night date night with 7 classic romcoms on Showmax.
Ticket To Paradise (2022)
A divorced couple teams up to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made in this delightful romcom.
Marry Me (2022)
Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson are thrown together in this heart-warming, crazy rom-com. A pop star marries a stranger from the audience after being betrayed by her fiancé.
Single Kiasi Season 2, episode 6 recap: The squad embark on a weekend getaway
In episode 6 of Single Kiasi Season 2, Rebbeca, Sintamei and Olivia leave for Naivasha to celebrate Olivia’s bachelorette party.
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Fellow Travelers S1
Follow the decades-long chronicle of the risky, volatile and steamy relationship between the charismatic and ambitious Hawk and the pious and idealistic Tim, who fall in love at the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare.
Gordita Chronicles S1
This coming-of-age comedy series chronicles the life of a Latina reporter as she looks back on her childhood as a chubby Dominican immigrant growing up with her eccentric family in 1980s Miami.
5 Quantum Leaps with Dr Song
As well as leapfrogging around history, Quantum Leap Season 2 takes us everywhere from witch trials in the 1690s to Egypt in the 1960s. Let’s go!
The Cleaning Lady S3
A marginalised Cambodian doctor in the US struggles to keep her ill son alive. She becomes a cleaning lady for an organised crime syndicate to save him.