1 July 2019
The Throne
Treachery, deceit and turmoil engulf the mythical BaTswana kingdom, when mineral deposits are discovered on their land. The Throne, a new drama centred on the Kwena Royal Family, will uncover a vicious power struggle, as each member desperately tries to serve their own interest.
Queen Mosadi will have to desperately defend her right to rule, against threats that come from those closest to her. There’s sibling rivalry, struggles over power and money and all the drama you could wish for.
The best movies to stream
Boy Kills World and 5 more deliciously deadly action flicks
Looking for some blood-soaked action, gun-fu, laughs and hit-the-replay fight scenes? We’ve got you. Come try Boy Kills World and 5 more films that are just killing it!
An easy guide to 10 alien invasions
From Teacup’s Assassins and Harbingers, to A Quiet Place’s Death Angels, we break down what to expect when aliens take an interplanetary holiday to raise hell on Earth.
10 inspiring villain origin stories on Showmax
If you want to become a superhero just get bitten by a spider or find some tacky magic jewellery, loser! If you want to become a villain, though, that takes hard work – just ask Knull in Venom: The Last Dance.
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, plus 10 real-life revolutionaries
Discover the origins of The Hunger Games in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and then stream 10 more shows and movies about real-life revolutionaries.