The best British series streaming on Showmax
How many of these gems have you watched? Discover a treasure trove of the best British series that are currently streaming, and embark on a binge-session that will leave you wanting more.
Whether you want a British crime series, a British drama, a British comedy or a British thriller, these are all ready for a bloody brilliant binge-session on Showmax.
Ten Pound Poms S1
In post-war Britain, a group leave for Australia. The Roberts family tries to make the best of their situation, but life at the shelter tests them.
The Sixth Commandment S1
Follow the events that unfolded after the real-life deaths of Peter Farquhar and Ann Moore-Martin in a Buckinghamshire village.
You & Me S1
Can three people who have experienced tragedy find hope and love again in the future, or will the past always hold them back?
Time S2
A tense and gritty British prison anthology series that looks at a new scenario of life in prison. Season 2 focuses on a women’s prison.
The Lovers
A dark comedy series about an unexpected love story between a foul-mouthed supermarket worker and a political television broadcaster.
Malpractice S1
When the death of an opioid overdose victim occurs on a battle-hardened doctor’s nightmare shift, the grieving family demands an enquiry.
Blue Lights S1
Rookie police officers Grace, Tommy and Annie tackle criminal gangs, undercover agents and their own communities in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The Diplomat
Laura Simmonds and her Barcelona Consul colleague and friend Alba Ortiz fight to protect British nationals who find themselves in trouble in the Catalan city.
Six Four S1
In this dark, book-inspired story of kidnapping, corruption and betrayal, the O’Neills search for their missing daughter, exposing a shocking cover-up.
Rain Dogs S1
HBO’s dark comedy is an unconventional love story between a working-class single mum, her young daughter and a privileged gay man.
The Suspect S1
Doctor Joseph O’Loughlin appears to have the perfect life. But nothing can be taken for granted, as his seemingly flawless life is about to unravel.
The Bay S4
Marsha Thomason steps into the lead in Season 3 as DS Jenn Townsend, who investigates the death of a promising young boxer.
Maternal S1
This intense British drama has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and follows three doctors returning to frontline medicine after maternity leave.
Nolly S1
Follow the reign and fall from grace of the real-life inimitable soap star Noele Gordon in this gorgeous British drama series.
Dreamland
The family dynamic of pregnant Trish, her two sisters, and their mother is threatened by the arrival of their other sister Mel.
Angela Black
Trapped in her marriage, Angela is approached out of the blue by Ed, a private investigator, who spills her husband’s darkest secrets.
Fifteen-Love
Set in the world of elite tennis, this British drama series follows a one-time rising star whose career is cut short by injury.
Love Island UK S10
Gorgeous singles live in a luxury villa – with the added possibility of meeting their soul mate – in this fun and flirty reality series.
Becoming Elizabeth S1
With Henry VIII dead, his children, Mary, Elizabeth and Edward, find themselves pawns in a game for control of a new England.
Witness Number 3
When a hairdresser catches a glimpse of a killer and his victim moments before a murder, she has to decide how far she’ll go for the truth.
Love reality series?
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City S4
In the majestic mountains of Utah is a hidden social circle made up of successful women who have created their own paradise filled with luxury homes and shopping sprees.
The Bachelorette S20
A single bachelorette dates multiple men over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find her one true love. On this journey, she gets to know the bachelors, meets their families and gets to know herself better.
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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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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.
Looking for something for the whole family?
The Ninja Turtle Renaissance
The four turtles return in a brand-new movie adventure.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
Everyone’s favourite crime-fighting reptiles return. The turtles work to earn the love of New York while facing down an army of mutants.
Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir: The Movie (2023)
Two teens transformed into superheroes join forces to protect their city from a villain in this animated movie for the whole family.
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Made in Kenya
Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet (2022)
An adventure-filled animation. After Tad accidentally unleashes a curse that endangers his friends, he sets out to reverse it.
6 epic, fierce and fun-filled animated adventures
Explore some of the most epic animated movies now available to stream on Showmax, including Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
The charming, swashbuckling Puss in Boots is down to the last of his nine lives. He sets out to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.
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