The best erotic series and movies on Showmax
Here’s our pick of the sexiest R-rated, erotic, absolutely NSFW series and movies you’ll find on Showmax – but please remember to hide your kids before you start watching. These are strictly for over-18s only, with scenes of nudity and sex that aren’t appropriate for children.
Oh, and here’s a tip – make sure you’re watching these series on your own Profile, so they don’t show up when your kids start watching on theirs. Read more about Showmax Profiles here.
This Body Works For Me S2
This Body Works For Me explores the lives of seven women in the South African adult entertainment industry, letting us in on their family dynamics, relationships, hustles, and careers.
Made in South Africa
After Ever Happy (2022)
A shocking truth about Tessa and Hardin’s families emerges, leading them to realise they are more similar than they ever thought.
Don’t Worry Darling (2022)
Florence Pugh and Harry Styles lead this mystery thriller set in the 1950s in a utopian town where nothing is as it seems.
Minx S1-2
In 1970s LA, an earnest young feminist and a low-rent publisher team up to create the first erotic magazine for women.
The Idol S1
This risqué drama series follows an aspiring idol on her journey to become the greatest and sexiest pop star in America.
Sex and Pleasure
What do South Africans get up to behind closed doors (and, well, everywhere else too)? This documentary series, hosted by writer Kim Windvogel and journalist Romantha Botha, explores this hot topic. Strictly for adults only.
Made in South Africa
The Girlfriend Experience S1-3
They’re career professionals by day and high-end escorts by night. From executive producer Steven Soderbergh.
Gossip Girl S2
HBO Max’s edgy revival of the hit TV series follows a new generation of New York private school teens using social media to spread gossip.
Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne explores big questions about human sexuality, examining issues including relationships, sex appeal and the popularity of porn.
The Wife S1-3
Binge the full Seasons 1-2 of The Wife plus new episodes of Season 3 online or on your phone with the Showmax app.
Made in South Africa
The White Lotus S2
Follow the outrageous exploits of the employees and guests of an exclusive resort in this buzz-worthy HBO comedy drama.
After We Fell (2021)
Tessa and Hardin face another test when Tessa makes a life-changing decision and shocking revelations threaten everything they’ve built.
Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
Anastasia Steele is a naive student who finds herself in a steamy, complicated relationship with handsome billionaire Christian Grey.
After (2019)
In her first semester in college, good girl Tessa meets the rebellious Hardin, who makes her question what she knows about herself and her ambitions.
Industry S1-2
Created by former bankers Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the new HBO series follows a group of young finance graduates in London as they work hard and party harder.
Troukoors (Wedding Fever) S1-2
In this sexy Afrikaans comedy, a freak accident sets a wedding planner on an unexpected path. Together with her friends she navigates life and love while wondering if the perfect person, and day, really exists.
Made in South Africa
Cheaters S1
A sexy, messy and hilarious BBC comedy. A chance meeting after a cancelled flight leads to an unlikely night of drunken airport-hotel sex between two strangers. Both are in relationships and will unknowingly soon be neighbours.
Sex in Afrikaans
Four Afrikaans couples and two singles have shameless discussions about their sex lives for the first time – and, in the process, discover that there is so much more fun to be had! Presented by psychologist Bradley R Daniels.
Temptation Island South Africa
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?
Made in South Africa
Euphoria S1-2
This adults-only series about teenage life is the HBO series everyone is talking about. Season 2 comes to Showmax in weekly express episodes.
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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.
Moonshine S2
The Canadian comedy-drama with a “dreamy, summer vibe”, Moonshine, returns for a raucous, raunchy second season on Showmax.
Chicago Med S1-8
The creator of the explosive ‘Chicago’ series brings us another compelling instalment, in this pulse-pounding medical drama about the courageous team of doctors at the city’s trauma centre.
Survivor SA S6-9 and USA S44
It’s the ultimate binge: season after season of Survivor, both the US and SA versions. Go on – dive in!
Curb Your Enthusiasm S1-12
Larry David plays Larry David in every single episode of the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning comedy series.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit S1
After her son goes missing, Nikki Batista joins the Philadelphia Missing Persons Unit, helping find people’s loved ones.
The Rookie S1-5
The oldest rookie in the LAPD uses his life experience, determination and sense of humour to keep up with colleagues 20 years his junior.
The Office S1-9
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behaviour, and tedium.
Shocking reality shows
The Mommy Club S2 episode 9 recap: Mrs Mops’ launch event
In episode 9 of The Mommy Club, Mrs Mops launches her skincare range and Barbra and Mantshi make amends. New episodes every Monday.
Made in South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban S4: No apology for Ameigh
In episode 11 of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 4, wounds are opened when Ameigh finally hears the infamous Zama recording.
Made in South Africa
20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream The Real Housewives of Durban, The Mommy Club, Sports Wives, Widows Unveiled and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban S4: Jojo accepts Mabusi’s apology
In episode 10 of The Real Housewives of Durban S4, Mabusi apologises to Jojo during Slee’s fashion event. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban S4: Slee meets Nonku’s ex
In episode 9 of The Real Housewives of Durban S4, Slee meets with Nonku’s ex, RD. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
The Real Housewives of Durban S4: The apology tour
In episode 8 of The Real Housewives of Durban S4, Angel attempts to apologise to Maria. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Nonku on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa
Nonku Williams of RHODurban talks about appearing in The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa, coming soon to Showmax.
South African
The Mommy Club S2 episode 8 recap: Mrs Sande stirs the pot
In episode 8 of The Mommy Club, Mrs Sande rubs Hermajesty up the wrong way. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.
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Must-watch trailer for The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini
See the trailer for The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini, premiering on Showmax this Friday, 26 April 2024.
Made in South Africa
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.
5 Quantum Leaps with Dr Song
As well as leapfrogging around history, Quantum Leap Season 2 takes us everywhere from witch trials in the 1690s to Egypt in the 1960s. Let’s go!
The Cleaning Lady S3
A marginalised Cambodian doctor in the US struggles to keep her ill son alive. She becomes a cleaning lady for an organised crime syndicate to save him.