The best erotic series and movies on Showmax

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.

The most binge-worthy series

Crime Scene Kitchen on Showmax

Crime Scene Kitchen S2

Joel McHale hosts this outrageous culinary guessing game where bakers must decode what type of dessert was made when all that’s left are the crumbs, flour trails, and a few elusive clues.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan S4 on Showmax

Power Book III: Raising Kanan S1-4

Teenaged Kanan Stark works to join the family drug business in Queens in the prequel series to the hit show Power.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Showmax

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Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!

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The Cleaning Lady S4 on Showmax

The Cleaning Lady S1-4

Cambodian doctor Thony becomes a cleaning lady for an organised crime syndicate in the US to keep her ill son alive in this fan-favourite series.

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Gangs of London S3 on Showmax

Gangs of London S1-3

When a shipment of cocaine is spiked, rocking the Gangs and causing hundreds of deaths, the hunt is on for who is responsible in the third season of this British crime thriller.

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Brilliant Minds on Showmax

Brilliant Minds S1

Follow a gifted neurologist with a rare condition and an unconventional approach to tackling puzzling psychological cases in this medical drama series.

The River on Showmax

The River S1-6

Fan-fave telenovela The River is full of twists and turns, and plenty of characters you love to hate, or love to root for – like Cobra. Stream the full boxset on Showmax.

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Mr Robot: “The defining show of the 2010s”

Mr Robot: “The defining show of the 2010s”

Oscar winner Rami Malek is just one of the reasons to watch all four seasons of Mr Robot, now streaming on Showmax.

Shocking reality shows

Crime Scene Kitchen on Showmax

Crime Scene Kitchen S2

Joel McHale hosts this outrageous culinary guessing game where bakers must decode what type of dessert was made when all that’s left are the crumbs, flour trails, and a few elusive clues.

The Mommy Club: Tanzania is on Showmax

The Mommy Club Tanzania

One of Showmax’s biggest Original reality shows, The Mommy Club, heads to Tanzania where five celebrated actresses balance motherhood, careers, and friendships.

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Nigerian Idol S10 premieres live on Showmax

Nigerian Idol S10 premieres live on Showmax

Nigerian Idol S10 premiered on 20 April 2025 – and all the action will be screening live on Showmax. 

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Take Me Home S2 on Showmax

Producer Sammy Dee speaks on Take Me Home S2

Sammy Dee talks about producing the reality dating show Take Me Home S2, now available for streaming. New episodes are land every Friday on Showmax.

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The Mommy Club: Tanzania on Showmax

Showmax expands The Mommy Club franchise with The Mommy Club Tanzania

Showmax announces The Mommy Club Tanzania, the latest addition to The Mommy Club franchise, premiering 25 April 2025.

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The Real Housewives of Lagos S3 on Showmax

The Real Housewives of Lagos S1-S3

Binge-watch The Real Housewives of Lagos S1-3 and catch the explosive reunions, streaming from 14 and 21 April on Showmax, express from Africa Magic.

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Paris & Nicole: The Encore on Showmax

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Two decades after The Simple Life, BFFs Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are back with a brand new project: Sanasa…the opera. We raised our opera glasses to look it over.

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Paris & Nicole: The Encore on Showmax

Paris & Nicole: The Encore S1

Twenty years ago, OG reality icons Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie took the world by storm in the fans’ favourite, The Simple Live. The life-long friends are reunited as they celebrate their legendary friendship.

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