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Looking for something different, something you’ve never tried before? Of course you are. You’ve come to the right place: these award-winning, critically acclaimed and fan favourite series are only available on Showmax.

Devilsdorp | Showmax Original

In 2016, the population of Krugersdorp on the West Rand of Johannesburg was rocked by a series of brutal and seemingly random murders, all with the same modus operandi. The investigation led police to a number of cold cases in the town over the past four years, and the discovery of a dark web of evil that all seemed to originate from one extremely convincing and deceptively powerful woman – Cecilia Steyn. Watch now »

Temptation Island South Africa | Showmax Original

The global pop culture phenomenon has hit our shores! Four Mzansi couples discover if they are meant to be: will their relationships sink or swim when they’re tempted by gorgeous singles looking for love? Watch now »

Tali’s Baby Diary | Showmax Original

Tali’s back! In the hilarious mockumentary Tali’s Baby Diary, an unexpected pregnancy forces Tali (Julia Anastasopoulos, aka SuzelleDIY) into a desperate pivot from Insta-influencer to wholesome momfluencer, as Darren (Anton Taylor) and Rael (Glen Biderman-Pam) navigate the choppy waters of the Cape Town property game. But as the nine-month clock ticks down, Tali and the boys are forced to face the bigger questions about life, love and parenthood. Watch now »

DAM | Showmax Original

In this chilling psychological thriller, Yola returns to the Eastern Cape farmhouse of her childhood after her father’s death. The house seems to be trying to tell her something – or is the haunting only in her head? Watch now »

The Real Housewives of Durban | Showmax Original

It’s high fashion, lavish spending and savvy hustling with the six eThekwini queens who are inviting us to get a glimpse of their glamorous lifestyles, gorgeous homes and successful businesses. Watch now »

Lebo M – Coming Home | Showmax Original

His is the first voice you hear in The Lion King. Now, follow legendary musician Lebo M as he reunites his family on South African shores and rediscovers his roots in this insightful reality show. Watch now »

Life With Kelly Khumalo S1-2 | Showmax Original

Get an intimate glimpse into the life of the woman behind the headlines: a single mother juggling parenthood, the build-up to her new album and the launch of her new gin. This Showmax Original reveals a side to Kelly no one has seen before. Watch now »

Uthando Lodumo | Showmax Original

Showmax Original reality series Uthando Lodumo features superstar Gqom duo Babes and Mampintsha. The candid show follows this controversial couple as they take their relationship to the next stage. Watch now »

The White Lotus

Set over the course of a week, HBO comedy drama The White Lotus follows hotel guests at an exclusive Hawaiian resort as they relax and rejuvenate in paradise. With each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travellers, the hotel’s cheerful employees, and the idyllic locale itself. Watch now »

The Bold Type S1-5

Get a glimpse into the outrageous lives and loves of those responsible for a global women’s magazine. In the final season Kat deals with her confusing emotions, Jane has a tough decision to make about her career and Sutton tries to move on after the fall-out at the end of last season. Watch now »

Normal People

Sally Rooney’s best-selling novel comes to vivid life in this Emmy-winning love story. Follow a couple over several years as they embark on an on-again/off-again romance that starts at school and continues through college. Watch now »

Gangs of London

Nominated for the Best Drama BAFTA earlier this year, Gangs of London tells the story of a city torn apart following the assassination of the head of its most powerful crime family. Watch now »

A Discovery of Witches S1-2

Historian Diana discovers an ancient manuscript that threatens the fragile peace between witches, vampires, demons and humans. She has no choice but to embrace her own status as a witch, and investigate the riddles in the text. Watch now »

The Luminaries

An intricately woven tale of love, revenge and the lust for gold as men and women try to make their fortunes on New Zealand’s South Island. Based on the Booker Prize-winning novel and starring Eva Green (Penny Dreadful). Watch now »

The Handmaid’s Tale S4

The drama series, based on the award-winning, best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood, is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly part of the United States. Watch S1-4 now »

The Nevers

Victorian-era London is beset by people who suddenly manifest fantastic and dangerous abilities. A ragtag gang of women champions this new underclass against its enemies. Watch now »

We Are Who We Are

Two American teenagers explore their identities while living on a military base in an Italian seaside town. Creator Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name) explores friendship, first love and the anguish of being a teenager. Watch now »

Bridge and Tunnel

A group of college graduates sets out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan in the 1980s while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town. Starring and directed by Edward Burns (She’s the One). Watch now »

Raised by Wolves

Two androids are tasked with raising human children on a mysterious planet when the Earth is destroyed in a great war. A new HBO sci-fi series from executive producer Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner). Watch now »

Bosch S1-6

Based on the best-selling novels by Michael Connelly, this crime thriller sees Detective Harry Bosch solving some harrowing murder cases. Watch now »

HBO’s High Maintenance S1-4

High Maintenance follows an NYC pot dealer with a list of clients with neuroses as diverse as the city, providing a glimpse into the private lives of customers – and how they light things up. Watch now »

Industry

Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay present a new HBO series starring Myha’la Herrold. Follow a group of young graduates as they compete for a limited set of permanent positions at a top investment bank in London. Watch now »

Condor S2

Based on the James Grady novel Six Days of the Condor and the 1975 film adaptation Three Days of the Condor, Condor follows young CIA analyst Joe Turner, who is drawn into a deadly terrorist plot that threatens the lives of millions. Watch now »

Alex Rider S1

When Alex Rider learns that his Uncle Ian was killed in the line of duty as a British spy – and not a car accident like he’s been told – everything changes for this otherwise normal teen. Watch now »

Dream S1

A young girl discovers that she dreams of her own future. When she realises she can stop a horrible accident, her decision to intervene inadvertently changes the course of the future forever. Perfect for fans of Scandi drama. Watch now »

Reckoning

When a teenager is killed, his death is linked to a serial killer who’s been dormant for years. The events surrounding his death lead two dads living in a quiet community on a downward spiral. Watch now »

Love Life

Anna Kendrick stars in this romantic comedy anthology series that looks at the journey you take and people you meet between your first love and finding the person you stay with forever. Watch now »

Das Boot S1-2

Parallel storylines follow an inexperienced U-boat crew on a secret mission, and a young German woman forced to question her loyalty to her country in this WWII drama. Watch now »

Get Shorty S3

A remake of the hit movie (and based on a novel), the series follows the antics of gangster Miles Daly (Chris O’Dowd) whose attempt at changing professions gets him tangled in a web of filmmakers and crime bosses. Watch now »

Pandora S1-2

In the year 2199, a young woman who has lost everything makes a fresh start at Earth’s Space Training Academy. As she learns how to defend the galaxy, she also has to protect her own secrets. Watch now »

I’m Sorry S1-2

Andrea is a seemingly confident comedy writer, wife and mom, with zero filter and a tendency to put her foot in it. I’m Sorry comically exposes her inner immaturity and neuroses in this laugh-out-loud series, inspired by the life of creator and star Andrea Savage (Veep, Step Brothers, Episodes). Watch now »

Run

Seventeen years ago, Ruby and Billy made a pact that if one of them texted the word “run”, the other would drop everything to meet up in New York. Executive produced by Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Watch now »

The Magicians S1-5

Quentin Coldwater is a street magician who doesn’t realise he’s got real magic – the dark, powerful kind – at his fingertips until he finds himself at Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy. Watch now »

Deadly Class

Marcus is a homeless teenager recruited to join an elite private school where the world’s top crime families send their children. Set against the backdrop of late 1980s counterculture. Watch now »

The L Word: Generation Q

Jennifer Beals reprises her role as Bette Porter more than a decade later for this series sequel that follows the lives of a diverse group of LGBTQ+ characters living in LA. Watch now »

The New Pope

Jude Law and John Malkovich star in the follow-up to the award-winning series The Young Pope. Pope John Paul III takes over the papal throne after Pope Pius XIII has a heart attack that leaves him in a coma.

Mr Robot S4

Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy winner Rami Malek is back as antisocial hacker Elliot, who uses tech to protect the people he loves. The fourth and final season takes place during Christmas and sees Elliot and Mr Robot reconcile.

Vida S1-3

Following their mother’s death, two Mexican-American sisters who couldn’t be more different are forced to move back to their hometown. Here they are confronted by the past and the shocking truth about their mother’s identity.

What We Do In The Shadows S1-2

Based on the film of the same name, this hilarious mockumentary series follows the lives of three vampires who’ve been living as roommates on Staten Island for hundreds and hundreds of years.

Mayans MC S1-2

In this spin-off of Sons of Anarchy, a once-promising young Mexican-American man is driven to become a member of the Mayans motorcycle gang by his desire for vengeance.

Los Espookys

A group of friends turn their love for all things creepy and eerie into a peculiar business that introduces real horror into people’s lives. Starring, written and produced by SNL’s Fred Armisen. Watch now »

Euphoria

Zendaya stars in a dynamic new HBO series that follows a group of high school students as they navigate a minefield of drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and friendship in today’s increasingly unstable world. There are two special Euphoria episodes to watch after Season 1, too. Watch now »

Younger S1-7

From the creators of Sex and the City comes this fresh, witty, addictive series about former housewife, 40-year-old Liza Miller, who poses as a 26-year-old after leaving her husband and trying to get a job in publishing. All seven seasons are now streaming. Watch now »

Project Blue Book S1-2

College professor Dr J Allen Hynek is recruited by the US Air Force to investigate UFO encounters in the 1950s. Inspired by the real-life top-secret Project Blue Book operation, based on declassified government files. Watch now »

Trippin With Skhumba | Showmax Original

Pack your padkos! Skhumba and six of his comedian friends go back to their roots, travelling to their hometowns, from Kempton Park to Empangeni and everywhere in between, in the ultimate South African comedy road trip. New episodes land every Thursday. Watch now »

The Girl From St Agnes | Showmax Original

The mysterious death of a schoolgirl at an elite boarding school sets off a desperate hunt for the truth. It seems everyone has something to hide in this gripping South African drama filmed in the Midlands. Watch now »

Strange Angel S1-2

Set in 1930s LA, the series is based on the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, the man who pioneered America’s rocketry programme. Delve into his double life dabbling in the occult and performing strange rituals. Watch now »

HBO’s Barry S2

Bill Hader is brilliant as hitman-turned-actor Barry. He swore he would give up his life of crime, but it seems it won’t be easy for him to make a clean break. Detective Moss is still missing and Barry has some explaining to do. Watch now »

Ray Donovan S1-7

Still living in New York, Ray seems determined to be the person his family needs him to be, even turning to a shrink for help. Meanwhile, his brothers are cleaning up their acts too and Bridget faces the reality of married life. Watch S1-6 on Showmax to recap. Watch now »

Strike Back S7

The covert special-ops soldiers of the revived Section 20 uncover a conspiracy that threatens to push the world to the brink of global conflict. Seasons 1 to 6 are also on Showmax. Watch now »

Crashing S3

After catching his wife cheating, aspiring stand-up comedian Pete’s life is flipped upside down. Now homeless, he “crashes” on the couches of various funny people who help him go after his goal of telling jokes for a living. Catch up on Seasons 1 and 2 on Showmax. Watch now »

HBO’s Sally4Ever S1

When Sally is courted by the free-spirited Emma, she drops her boring fiancé for a wild affair. Emma might not be as harmless as she seems – but maybe that’s exactly what Sally needs. Quirky British comedy. Watch now »

Rig 45 S1-2

An oil company damage regulator is sent to investigate a fatality at an oil rig when it’s hit by a hurricane that cuts all communication to the mainland. She soon begins to suspect the death was not an accident. Watch now »

HBO’s Room 104 S1-4

What really happens in airport motel rooms? Find out in this brilliant new series which goes behind the door of Room 104.  Watch now »

HBO’s The Deuce S1-3

The tables have turned. Porn is legal and a new legit industry is growing alongside the mafia bankrollers. Big money brings its own kind of troubles, but everyone wants to keep the party going in this trailblazing new season. Watch now »

The Girlfriend Experience S1-2

Called “utterly bingeworthy” by critics, this captivating drama follows several women who lead double lives as professional escorts. But it’s not just about the sex – they provide much more. Strictly no under-18s. Watch now »

HBO’s Camping

Jennifer Garner leads a stellar cast in this HBO original about an obsessively organised woman who arranges a birthday camping trip where she tries to aggressively control everything. But the others have different plans… Watch now »

Harlots S1-3

Sex, revenge and cunning are everywhere in this raunchy show about an 18th century London brothel owner raising her stunning daughters in a very seedy world. Watch now »

HBO’s Succession S1-2

Logan Roy has built a powerful company and must choose which of his children will take it over. But not everyone is happy with his plans… Watch now »

Tali’s Wedding Diary | Showmax Original

From the creators of SuzelleDIY comes a hilarious new mockumentary starring Julia Anastasopoulos as Tali, a Joburg princess who moves to Cape Town – and she’s getting married! Tali’s Baby Diary, the follow-up series, starts on 26 February 2021! Watch now »

Animals S1-3

Explore unexpected tales of urban life as seen through the eyes of lovelorn rats, gender-questioning pigeons, and other downtrodden creatures in New York City.  Watch now »