Editor's choice for series

Afrikaans series to stream on Showmax
From Donkerbos to Nêrens, Noord-Kaap, from Een Keer Om Die Son to Troukoors, here are some of the best Afrikaans shows to stream on Showmax.

17 medical dramas to stream in an entertainment emergency
From New Amsterdam to The Good Doctor to House, these compelling medical shows are all streaming on Showmax.

5 patients you’ll meet in The Pitt Season 1
The Pitt’s head makeup artist Myriam Arougheti and her team scored one of the series’ 13 Emmy nominations for their jaw-dropping special effects makeup. We’ve picked just five of their patients for a checkup.

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King's Court, Vaal Riviera, The Valley S2, Next Gen NYC and more reality shows to stream on Showmax this month.
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Is HBO’s Task “the best crime thriller of the year”?
Brad Ingelsby talks Task, HBO’s gritty crime thriller with Mark Ruffalo and Thuso Mbedu. New episodes Mondays on Showmax, express from the US.

Task S1
Mark Ruffalo plays Special Agent Tom, who leads a task force in working-class Philadelphia to put an end to a string of violent robberies.

Love Island USA S6-7
The American version of the hit show moves the action to Las Vegas, but the premise remains: the most beloved couple will sashay away with $100 000.

The Peacemaker S1-2
John Cena reprises his role in the spin-off of DC's Suicide Squad, where Peacemaker and his ragtag black ops squad target dangerous parasites.

Love Island UK S12
Gorgeous singles live in a luxury villa - with the added possibility of meeting their soul mate - in this fun and flirty reality series.

Found S2
Found follows recovery specialist Gabi Mosely as she and her team work tirelessly to find missing people forgotten by the system.

Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together S1
Follow the electrifying journey of Nelly and Ashanti as the beloved couple reignite their love while navigating the ups and downs of being newlyweds and parents.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta S16
These sassy women of Atlanta's entrepreneurial spirits are in full bloom as they juggle their personal and professional lives, along with their busy social calendars.
Showmax Originals - made in Africa, for Africa

Khaki Fever (2025)
A group of game rangers challenge each other to see who can bed the most tourists during the holiday season in this raunchy comedy.

Rianza Snyman on Vaal Riviera and being a stay-at-home mom
Rianza, the matriarch of the Snymans, talks Vaal Riviera and her family. Catch the reality series now on Showmax, with new episodes every Tuesdays.
Amahle Khumalo talks about her role as Nosipho in Empini S2
Amahle Khumalo opens up about her breakthrough role as Nosipho in the Showmax Original Empini. Catch all the episodes now on Showmax.

SA siblings’ debut film chosen for BFI London Film Festival
Finding Optel, co-directed by 20-something Mikayla and Jesse Brown, will make its international premiere at the BFI London Film Festival in October.

Simo Magwaza on his challenging role as De Klerk in Youngins
Veteran actor Simo Magwaza reflects on his role as the Olifants principal known as De Klerk in Youngins. Stream S3 from 19 September on Showmax.

Tracking Thabo Bester
A documentary about the convicted murderer and rapist who faked his own death. All episodes are on Showmax.

Khaki Fever and more sexy Afrikaans movies and series
Watch these sexy Afrikaans series and movies on Showmax now.

Vaal Riviera S1
Follow four prominent families in the Vaal Triangle as they showcase their wealth, confront personal challenges, and host extravagant parties.
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Giants S1
A compelling docuseries that takes you deep inside the lives of players from one of South Africa's most iconic football clubs, Orlando Pirates.

Uncover the soul of South African football with the boxset of Giants
You can now binge-watch all five episodes of Giants, which takes an unprecedented look behind the scenes of a legendary football club: Orlando Pirates

Chicago Med S6-10
Another compelling instalment of the pulse-pounding medical drama about the courageous team of doctors at a trauma centre in Chicago.

uThando Nes'thembu S1-8
Musa Mseleku and his wives give you carte blanche to come into their home in this dramatic, addictive reality show.
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