14 July 2017
WATCH: Best of HBO, Emmy edition 2017
HBO topped the charts with the number of Emmy nominations for any network this year, with a total of a whopping 111. The good news for Showmax subscribers is that we’ve got a whole host of the nominated shows in our line-up.
- Westworld, which was nominated for the most awards this year, with a bumper crop of 22 nods!
- The Night Of, coming on Monday, 17 July (nominated for 13 Emmys)
- Veep (nominated for 17 Emmys this year, and winner of 12 in previous years)
- Girls (nominated for a total of 15 Emmys over the years, and winner of two)
- Fargo (winner of 5 Emmys and too many nominations over the years to count – including a massive 16 this year)
- Big Little Lies, which is due to hit Showmax in September this year, and garnered 16 Emmy nominations in 2017)
- Silicon Valley (nominated for 10 Emmys this year and two-time Emmy winner)
These and more award-winning titles all live in the Best of HBO boxset on Showmax.
Original African stories by local talent
The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream from 22 July on Showmax.
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Let’s rewrite the rules of what it means to be local.
Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
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Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.
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The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
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Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
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Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
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The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens serve looks and deliver drama. Stream Season 1-5 now, including all the explosive reunion episodes.
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The action heats up on Empini
More Mzansi gold
Watch her win! Women’s sports watch list
While you wait for Banyana Banyana’s next WAFCON game, we have drama series and documentaries celebrating women in sport, on and off the court.
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Former captain Amanda Dlamini on Banyana’s challenges
Amanda Dlamini shares insights on Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON journey as they face Tanzania on Friday, 11 July in the Showmax Premier League.
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Must-watch trailer: Norma Mngoma on Untied S1
Coming up next on Untied, Norma Mngoma steps into the spotlight as she opens up about her journey through marriage and divorce. New episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.
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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.
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