12 December 2017
Watch these Golden Globe-nominated shows on Showmax
The awards season has officially kicked off with the Golden Globe nominees having just been announced. And we’ve got a solid lineup of shows that have been nominated.
Check out the full list below and start watching these brilliant series on Showmax to decide for yourself whether they are worthy of the Golden Globe!
Best TV Drama
Game of Thrones. Image: HBO
Game of Thrones (HBO)
The dragons are rising, the White Walkers are at the Wall and the great houses are getting ready as the battle for the Iron Throne heads towards its dramatic finale. Watch every season now on Showmax. Watch now »
Best Limited Series or TV Movie
Image: HBO
Big Little Lies (HBO)
The well-hidden secrets of a seaside town’s elite are suddenly exposed after a suspicious death in this darkly funny, Emmy-nominated miniseries with an all-star cast. Watch now »
Image: FX
Fargo
Jerry has a simple plan: stage a fake kidnapping to get the money he so badly needs. A return to the original award-winning dark comedy that started it all. Seasons 1-3 are ready for you to watch on Showmax. Watch now »
Best Actress in a TV Drama
Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Deuce (HBO): FIRST on Showmax
What is the show about? Enter New York City’s Times Square in the 1970s, a world of sex, dreams and danger in this brilliant new drama series featuring an amazing cast and jaw-dropping style. Watch now »
Best Actress in a TV Comedy or Musical
Image: HBO
Issa Rae, Insecure (HBO)
Black women are meant to be strong and proud. But Issa and Molly’s friendship thrives on their insecurities in this side-splitting new comedy show, a fresh look at being yourself. Watch now »
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Nicole Kidman in Big Little Lies. Image: HBO
Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies
Reese Witherspoon. Image: HBO
Reese Witherspoon, Big Little Lies
Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series, or TV Movie
Laura Dern in Big Little Lies. Image: HBO
Laura Dern, Big Little Lies
Shailene Woodley in Big Little Lies. Image: HBO
Shailene Woodley, Big Little Lies
Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Jude Law in The Young Pope. Image: Freemantle
Jude Law, The Young Pope: FIRST on Showmax
First and only on Showmax! Lenny Belardo is the youngest Pope in history but also the first American pontiff. Watch now »
Ewan McGregor in Fargo. Image: MGM
Ewan McGregor, Fargo
Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Limited Series, or TV Movie
Alexander Skarsgard in Big Little Lies. Image: HBO
Alexander Skarsgård, Big Little Lies
David Thewlis in Fargo. Image: MGM
David Thewlis, Fargo
Don’t have Showmax yet?
Original African stories by local talent
Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
Made in South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 5 now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in South Africa
Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S1-2 now on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Mommy Club S1-3
The Mommy Club sees glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the the cutthroat world of “it” moms. Stream S3 now, with new episodes every Saturday.
Made in South Africa
Adulting S1-3
Four best friends go through the hoops of life, love and everything else. S3 is now streaming, with new episodes landing every Saturday.
Made in South Africa
The Chocolate Empire S1
The Chocolate Empire follows JB Mauzo, who was recently released from prison, as he rebuilds his life. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in Kenya
Breekpunt
Breekpunt is a tennis drama about a gutsy teenager fighting for the chance to compete in international tennis. Stream now, with new episodes on Mondays.
Made in South AfricaThe Mommy Club Tanzania, coming soon
Stream new episodes of The Chocolate Empire
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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.