
6 December 2020
What’s leaving Showmax this month
All good things must come to an end – and that’s true for the run of some series and movies on Showmax. To keep even more entertainment coming your way, shows do sometimes leave Showmax (here’s why).
As most shows expire at the end of the month, there’s still time to catch some of these before they’re gone.
Luckily, there are thousands of other series and movies to make up for these ones leaving. Browse the full collection here.
Here are the series and non-fiction shows slated for expiry in December. Unless otherwise noted, the expiry date is the last day of the month.
This month’s highlight
Catch-22: Expiring 14 December

A dark comedy based on the novel of the same name about a US Air Forces bombardier who’ll try anything to get out of his responsibilities during WWII. Directed by and starring George Clooney, alongside Alex Chandler, Christopher Abbott and more.
International series
- Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce – 9 December
- Shades of Blue – 9 December
- Marvel’s Runaways – 20 December
- I’m Sorry – 30 December
- Hackerville – 30 December
- Miracle Workers – 30 December
- Temptation Island USA – 31 December
- MotherFatherSon – 31 December
International movies
All expiring on 31 December, unless noted
- Dr Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas – 11 December
- Dance Camp
- Grease
- Life of the Party
- My Favourite Wedding
- Ocean’s 8
- Star Trek
Non-Fiction
Expiring on 31 December
- Earth from Space
- Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart
South African shows
Expiring on 31 December
- Chin Up
This list was accurate at the time of publishing. More shows may be added or removed.
Original African stories by local talent

The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream from 22 July on Showmax.

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Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.

Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.

The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.

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.

Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.

The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 1-5 now, with part one of the reunion now streaming and part 2 landing on 11 July 2025.
The Mommy Club NBO now streaming
The Chocolate Empire, now streaming
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