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Based on a True Story S2: 10 reasons to date this serial killer
Ava’s little sister has found her mister: the ultimate “he’s a 10, but…” – The Westside Ripper – in Based on a True Story Season 2. Crazy? Well, here’s why we’d give love a chance.
Dune: Part Two – what lies ahead for Paul and Chani?
Dune: Part Two’s leads Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and director Denis Villeneuve discuss their fates and the nitty-gritty of riding a sandworm across the desert.
30 Rock’s most demanding divas
Basking in time off from the office? Oh, the stories you could tell. But could you match the insanity behind the scenes at TGS in the comedy series 30 Rock?
9 reasons that 2024 was the best year yet for local TV
Stream the best local content on Showmax in 2024, featuring iEmmy winners, record-breaking documentaries, SAFTA winners, and globally acclaimed hits.
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Original African stories by local talent
Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S2 now, with new episodes weekly.
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Under the Influence
Stream Nigerian Original limited series, Under the Influence, from 24 January 2025 with new episodes released every Friday.
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Reënboogrant
Stream Reënboogrant, a Tshwane-set telenovela from 15 January 2025 on Showmax.
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The Hot Seat S1
The Hot Seat promises bold banter as some of Kenya’s biggest celebrities face the heat. Stream now, with new episodes weekly.
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Nairobi Bachelor S1
Nairobi Bachelor follows the journey of young bachelors and singletons on a quest to find their perfect match. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
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Spooksoeker S1
When Warno Alberts turns 15, he suddenly becomes aware of ghosts in his dorpie – and it’s now his job to banish them. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
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4Play
4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
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Die Tollie & Manila Show
A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.
Made in South AfricaYoungins S2, now on Showmax
Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax
The best series to binge-watch
Next Level Chef S2
Gordon Ramsay levels up cooking competitions with this multi-level culinary challenge that awards the best contestants the coveted title of Next Level Chef.
Law & Order S23
The original Law & Order resumes its classic two-part approach following both the police who investigate crimes and the DAs who prosecute them.
Money and murder in White Lies and more crime drama series
Natalie Dormer and Brendon Daniels are investigating what the old money elite get up to behind high walls in crime drama series White Lies. So we’ve picked out five series from our evidence files to help them.
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Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent S1
This spin-off of the hit crime drama franchise follows an elite squad investigating corruption and high-level criminality in the Greater Toronto.
international series you'll only find on Showmax
Found S2
Found follows recovery specialist Gabi Mosely as she and her team work tirelessly to find missing people forgotten by the system.
Somebody Somewhere S1-3
Binge-watch the final season of this semi-autobiographical HBO dramedy about Sam, who finds an unlikely community in her small home town after the death of her sister.
Emperor of Ocean Park S1
When a Black candidate for the Supreme Court dies of a heart attack, his daughter, a former journalist, believes his death was foul play.
My Brilliant Friend S4
This gorgeous HBO series recounts a 60-year friendship between two women, which began in 1950s Naples, based on the bestselling novels.
More Mzansi gold
Showmax to stream Tyla’s historic concert
Showmax will live stream Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Tyla, live from her concert at the SunBet Arena, to 44 countries in Africa on 18 January 2025.
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Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream
These unmissable South African shows and movies deliver surprising insights on the country we’re living in today.
Made in South Africa20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream Die Tollie & Manila Show, The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, Kwa Mam’Mkhize and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
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10 most-streamed shows by South Africans on Showmax in 2024
South Africans like to watch themselves – and dragons – according to Showmax. These are the 10 shows South Africans streamed the most in 2024.
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