Skemergrond S1

Skemergrond S1

Skemergrond is set in Gemoedsdrif and revolves around the Louw family and their beautiful flower farm. The Louws' peaceful existence is turned upside down when unexpected guests arrive.

My Brother's Keeper S1-2

An overly ambitious son, tired of being side-lined by his father, decides to break the family rules by going after his brother's widow.

Binnelanders S8-14

Binnelanders, an Afrikaans soapie set in and around a fictional private hospital, follows the trials and trauma of the staff and patients.

Umkhokha: The Curse S1-2

The critically acclaimed series revolves around the ensuing fight to take over the leadership position of one of the biggest churches in KZN.

The River S1-6

Fan-fave telenovela The River is full of twists and turns, and plenty of characters you love to hate, or love to root for - like Cobra. Stream the full boxset on Showmax.

"Reënboogrant ignited my love for reading" - Mila de Villiers

Mila de Villiers talks about her role in Showmax's Tshwane-set telenovela Reënboogrant, now streaming on Showmax.

Minke Marais puts on her blazer to play Shani in Reënboogrant

Minke Marais talks about her role as Shani in Reënboogrant, inspired by Louise van Niekerk’s bestselling 90s novels. Catch new episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.

Reënboogrant S1

Follow the Brink siblings as they navigate teenage drama, family conflicts, love, aspirations and fierce rivalries in this wholesome Afrikaans telenovela.

Finding Optel (2024)

A whimsical detective story. Claire Abrahams is a teenager who finds her quirky neighbourhood's lost things. When the community's beloved stray dog goes missing, Claire is determined to find her.

Finding Optel to hit Showmax after BFI London Film Festival

Mikayla Joy Brown and Jesse Brown talk about Finding Optel's BFI London Film Festival premiere. Coming to Showmax on 24 October 2025.

Unspoken War

Six-part docuseries Unspoken War, produced by IdeaCandy, lands on Showmax and M-Net on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.

Skemergrond S1

Skemergrond is set in Gemoedsdrif and revolves around the Louw family and their beautiful flower farm. The Louws' peaceful existence is turned upside down when unexpected guests arrive.