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Everything I Know About Love: Five hurdles
Maggie and Birdie are living every kid’s dream: Moving in with your best friend and taking on the grownup world together. But there are five hurdles they could trip over.
The Fabelmans (2022)
Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg helms this drama. A young man discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of movies helps us see the truth.
Durban-born former LFC player Sean Dundee says he hopes Reds give Jürgen Klopp the send-off he deserves
Durban-born former Liverpool FC striker Sean Dundee discusses his career at Liverpool, the Reds’ performance this season, and his expectations for the upcoming Merseyside Derby, streaming live on Showmax Premier League.
7 films to get you pumped for the Cape Town International Animation Festival
Celebrate the best in animation ahead of the Cape Town International Animation Festival, taking place from 27-28 April 2024.
Nick Mutuma and Kevin Njue unite for new Showmax Original Big Girl Small World
Watch the trailer for the new Kenyan Showmax Original comedy drama series Big Girl Small World, premiering on 8 May 2024.
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Gordita Chronicles S1
This coming-of-age comedy series chronicles the life of a Latina reporter as she looks back on her childhood as a chubby Dominican immigrant growing up with her eccentric family in 1980s Miami.
Truly chilling! True Detective: Night Country
What could have happened to the Tsalal scientists in the latest season of True Detective: Night Country?
Everything I Know About Love S1
Based on Dolly Alderton’s hilarious memoir, this is the platonic love story of 20-something childhood friends Maggie and Birdy as they move into their first grown-up house-share in London with their two friends from university.
True Detective S1-4
Anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.
“Fulham is in my blood” – chairman of the SA Fulham Supporters Club, James Preston
Chairman of the Fulham Supporters Club in SA, James Preston talks about his unwavering support for his home club. Stream Fulham v Liverpool live on Showmax Premier League.
Watch the FA Cup semi-finals live on Showmax!
Football fans can enjoy all the FA Cup semi-final drama live including Manchester City and Chelsea this Saturday. Streaming live on Showmax Premier League.
The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2: Meet Farah Esmail
Get to know Farah Esmail, the new cast member on The Real Housewives of Nairobi Season 2, premiering 10 May on Showmax.
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Love Downton Abbey? These series should be on your watchlist
Travel back in time with these historical dramas, all packed with family scandals, dirty secrets and skeletons in the closet.
New seasons of your favourite series, now streaming
The latest seasons of Power Book II: Ghost, Run The World, The Cleaning Lady, Resident Alien and more are all streaming on Showmax.
The best romantic series on Showmax
All you need is love – and these addictive series, from Adulting to Run The World, The Lovers, Outlaws and Colin From Accounts.
First look: Get ready for The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2
Watch the trailer for the highly anticipated second season of The Real Housewives of Nairobi, premiering 10 May on Showmax.
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10 Rotten Tomatoes-approved movies on Showmax: ranked
From Jaws and Kanarie, to Get Out and Minari, these are the freshest movies on Showmax according to Rotten Tomatoes.
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)
In this four-star family film, an ordinary teen discovers she’s underwater royalty.
How Tokyo Vice went back to the 90s
For Tokyo Vice, now streaming on Showmax, to recreate the story of an American journalist reporting on the yakuza, they had to visit Tokyo itself, then jump back in time to the 1990s.
Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off
With never-before-seen footage and unprecedented access, follow the legend Tony Hawk’s personal life, career and relationship with skateboarding.
Tokyo Vice S1
In this powerful HBO crime thriller based on true events, a Western journalist working in Tokyo takes on one of the city’s most powerful crime bosses.
South African Aston Villa fans back their team’s Premier League performance
A sleeping giant transformed: can Aston Villa hold their nerve and secure a top-five finish in this season’s Premier League? Catch all games live on Showmax Premier League.
Power Book II: Ghost S3
The story of Power continues as Tariq St Patrick grapples with a new world order and faces the task of rescuing his family.
5 power-ups in Power Book II: Ghost S3
Explore five reasons to binge the brand-new season of Power Book II: Ghost – from Noma, to Italy, to Tommy’s return.