The best erotic series and movies on Showmax

Here’s our pick of the sexiest R-rated, erotic, absolutely NSFW series and movies you’ll find on Showmax – but please remember to hide your kids before you start watching. These are strictly for over-18s only, with scenes of nudity and sex that aren’t appropriate for children.

Oh, and here’s a tip – make sure you’re watching these series on your own Profile, so they don’t show up when your kids start watching on theirs. Read more about Showmax Profiles here.

Anora (2024)

An Oscar-winning romantic drama that follows a young sex worker who marries the son of an oligarch. Life is good, until the news reaches Russia...

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The White Lotus S1-3

Follow the outrageous exploits of the employees and guests of an exclusive resort in this buzz-worthy HBO comedy drama.

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Laid S1

A woman discovers her exes are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward.

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4Play

4Play combines genuine and authentic human experiences through the lives of four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi's concrete jungle.

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After We Fell (2021)

Tessa and Hardin face another test when Tessa makes a life-changing decision and shocking revelations threaten everything they've built.

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.

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And Just Like That S2

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Nicole Ari Parker reprise their iconic roles in this mini-series about their new chapter.

After Ever Happy (2022)

A shocking truth about Tessa and Hardin's families emerges, leading them to realise they are more similar than they ever thought.

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The Neighborhood S1-8

When Dave Johnson and his family arrive from Michigan, they're unfazed that their new dream home is located in a community quite different from their previous small town.

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Landman S1-2

Taylor Sheridan's Landman stars Billy Bob Thornton. In the heart of Texas, roughnecks and billionaires collide in the get-rich-quick oil industry.

I Love LA S1

Toxic friendships are taken to a whole new level in this off-the-wall comedy, as a co-dependent friend group navigates life and love in Los Angeles.

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The Mindy Project S1-6

Dr Mindy Lahiri (Mindy Kaling from 'The Office') juggles her personal dreams and professional duties in a quirky New York medical practice.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills S15 on Showmax

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3

Venture into the unknown with Captain Pike, Spock, Number One and the USS Enterprise crew a decade before Captain Kirk's legendary five-year mission.

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Destination X S1

Ten contestants embark on a mysterious road trip, aboard a blacked-out bus, and must complete challenges, earn clues and try to locate Destination X.

Law and Order: Toronto Criminal Intent S2 on Showmax

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent S1-2

This spin-off of the hit crime drama franchise follows an elite squad investigating corruption and high-level white-collar crime in Greater Toronto.

Shocking reality shows

Surviving Mormonism with Heather Gay on Showmax

Surviving Mormonism with Heather Gay S1

Former RHOSLC cast member Heather Gay investigates hidden truths within the Mormon church, exposing cracks in its perfect facade.

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Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition

The pressure is on in this unique edition of Wife Swap as The Real Housewives stars "step into a real housewife's shoes."

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills S14-15

The series follows six of the most affluent women in the country as they enjoy the lavish lifestyle that only Beverly Hills can provide.

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Destination X S1

Ten contestants embark on a mysterious road trip, aboard a blacked-out bus, and must complete challenges, earn clues and try to locate Destination X.

Married to Medicine: Atlanta S12

The women of Married to Medicine face unprecedented times as their lives are turned upside down when the pandemic hits.

Shows you won't find anywhere else

The Neighborhood S1-8

When Dave Johnson and his family arrive from Michigan, they're unfazed that their new dream home is located in a community quite different from their previous small town.

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