The best thrillers to watch online

Dexter: Original Sin S1

The prequel series to the multi-award-winning show follows young Dexter Morgan, who is about to become everyone's favourite vigilante serial killer.

Trap (2024)

In this tense M Night Shyamalan thriller, a father takes his daughter to a live show by her favourite artist as a treat ... but all is not as it seems.

Magpie (2024)

Secret desires and lies threaten a couple's marriage in this thriller. Their relationship begins to fracture when their daughter gets a role alongside a glamorous movie star.

Speak No Evil (2024)

James McAvoy leads this intense, disturbing psychological horror about a family spending a weekend at a country house. Things take a turn when the host family's evil side is uncovered.

Insomnia S1

Emma fears losing her mind after suffering from sleep deprivation two weeks before turning 40. Only by confronting her past can she find the answers.

Your Lucky Day (2023)

The late Angus Cloud (Euphoria) drives this gritty, tension-filled heist thriller about a dispute over a winning lottery ticket.

Eileen (2023)

In this period thriller, a woman working at a prison has her dull life change when she befriends the new prison counsellor.

Tracking Thabo Bester

A documentary about the convicted murderer and rapist who did not die in Cell 35 but was instead seen shopping in Sandton City. Two episodes 15 March, final episodes 22 March on Showmax.

White Bird (2023)

In the sequel to Wonder (2017), former bully Julian is struggling at his new school, until a visit from his grandmother offers perspective.

Flight Risk (2025)

On a small plane, a US Marshal escorts a government witness, but the pilot (Mark Wahlberg) turns out to be an assassin.

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.

Tshepo Miya talks about being on Married at First Sight

Tshepo opens up about his journey on Married at First Sight, Palesa and more. Catch new episodes every Sunday on Mzansi Magic and Showmax.

How to pay for Showmax at a supermarket

Your favourite entertainment just got easier to pay for at a supermarket near you, offering the ultimate in convenience.

Khaki Fever and more sexy Afrikaans movies and series

Watch these sexy Afrikaans series and movies on Showmax now.

Anora leads 10 sex workers who break the pole

No shame in the game! Mikey Madison on how Oscar winner Anora dodged sex worker stereotypes to join the ranks of our favourite on-screen hustlers.

Tracking Thabo Bester

A documentary about the convicted murderer and rapist who did not die in Cell 35 but was instead seen shopping in Sandton City. Two episodes 15 March, final episodes 22 March on Showmax.

White Bird (2023)

In the sequel to Wonder (2017), former bully Julian is struggling at his new school, until a visit from his grandmother offers perspective.

Flight Risk (2025)

On a small plane, a US Marshal escorts a government witness, but the pilot (Mark Wahlberg) turns out to be an assassin.

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.

Tshepo Miya talks about being on Married at First Sight

Tshepo opens up about his journey on Married at First Sight, Palesa and more. Catch new episodes every Sunday on Mzansi Magic and Showmax.

How to pay for Showmax at a supermarket

Your favourite entertainment just got easier to pay for at a supermarket near you, offering the ultimate in convenience.

Khaki Fever and more sexy Afrikaans movies and series

Watch these sexy Afrikaans series and movies on Showmax now.

Anora leads 10 sex workers who break the pole

No shame in the game! Mikey Madison on how Oscar winner Anora dodged sex worker stereotypes to join the ranks of our favourite on-screen hustlers.

5 reasons to pick up HBO’s Telemarketers

Scam caller alert! Five reasons to find out who’s really cashing in on a job that everyone hates, in the HBO documentary series The Telemarketers.

The Valley S2

Their lives might have slowed down, but the drama hasn't. Vanderpump Rules's former West Hollywood partygoers embrace the next chapter of their lives in the Valley.

Law & Order S23-24

The original Law & Order resumes its classic two-part approach following both the police who investigate crimes and the DAs who prosecute them.

Queen Modjadji S1

Queen Modjadji tells the story of a matriarchal dynasty with the ability to summon the rain. Binge every episode on Showmax.