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5 typical personalities you’ll find at Nigerian universities (based on Crazy, Lovely, Cool)

You have your idealists, the young bloods, the Christian brothers and more, all represented in the movie Crazy, Lovely, Cool.

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Planning on taking over 2020? Some badass shows to watch

From the fjords of Denmark to the brownstones of New York, these tough-talkers are channelling the big energy you need this decade.

Sisters are doing it for themselves in Vida

Critics love this new series that revolves around two sisters whose world is upended when their mother dies.

4 of the best Bollywood series on Showmax right now

Forbidden love, meddling families, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes in these Hindi favourites.

Guilt: the next big Brit crime drama

This four-part miniseries brings the tension from the first moment. It’s the perfect weekend binge for fans of Brit noir.

Watch Lockdown S1 episodes free on YouTube

Get a taste of the action from Thabazimbi Women’s Correctional Facility, ahead of the launch of Season 5 exclusively on Showmax.

Stream Super Rugby’s Super Hero Sunday live on Showmax

It’s one of the highlights of the Super Rugby calendar: when our rugby heroes suit up to show off their skills dressed in special Marvel-inspired kit.

Trailer Alert: first look at Sophie Lichaba in Lockdown S5

Sophie Lichaba plays Palesa, the head nurse at Kgotsong Asylum in Season 5 of Lockdown, coming soon to Showmax.

The critics’ top shows of 2019, from Barry to Watchmen

Looking to kick off 2020 with some critically acclaimed series? Here is the critics’ pick of the past year, all streaming now.

Limited time offer: 3 months of Showmax for the price of 1

From 15 December 2019 to 29 February 2020, all Showmax subscribers get three months of Showmax when they pay for one month.

The River: Cobra steals Lindiwe’s diamond

Cobra is up to his old tricks again – we’d be disappointed if he weren’t! When Lindiwe debuts her sparkling new diamond, Cobra decides to get his hands on it.

RHOJ: Brinnette airs everyone’s dirty laundry on The Reunion Part 2

From classy to trashy, the ladies of #RHOJ drag each other for filth.

10 local movies to binge-watch on Showmax

Experience brilliant proudly South African stories when you watch these local movies on Showmax.

GALLERY: Our favourite pics from His Dark Materials

Enjoy these stunning images from the first season of HBO’s latest sci-fi series based on Philip Pullman’s books.

The real-life spy drama behind Summer of Rockets

British drama legend Stephen Poliakoff talks about the spy drama his family was embroiled in that inspired brilliant new series Summer of Rockets.

Stargate Origins

Go back to the beginning in Stargate Origins, which traces the events that sparked the intergalactic adventures.

Local sitcom Black Tax coming to Showmax

Jo-Anne Reyneke, Jason Goliath and Sne Dladla will have audiences in stitches as they traverse the hilarious “pay as you grow” series.

Reasons to watch comedy-drama series News Just In, now streaming

Some TV shows, however great, never get the attention they deserve. One such show is the Kenyan comedy-drama that was first released in 2017.

South Africans win the year-end binge-fest

We’ve done a quick trawl of holiday viewing data on Showmax to see if we could spot any trends in how people used their downtime. Not everything was as expected…

The best British series to stream

Our pick of the most bingeable TV shows from Britain – all on Showmax.

Meet the cast of Lockdown S5

Get to know the most dangerous women on South African television – the inmates and staff at Thabazimbi Correctional Facility.

The River: The Dikana adventure turns into a nightmare

This family can never catch a break! Even when they’re on holiday.