What to watch when you’re under the weather

15 August 2018

What to watch when you’re under the weather

The seasons are changing and sickness is creeping in! And the good thing about being sick is that it’s the perfect excuse for an immense binge-watching session. So strap your-sick-self in for some quality shows you should be watching right now on Showmax.

HBO’s Succession S1-2 | Exclusive to Showmax

Logan Roy has built a powerful company and must choose which of his children will take it over. But not everyone is happy with his plans… First and only Showmax. Watch it now »

The River

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The River is set in Pretoria and follows the lives of the Dlamini’s and the Mokoena’s, Two families from different backgrounds that are brought together and divided by the discovery of a diamond in Cullinan, Just a stone’s throw away from Pretoria. There are 100+ episodes on Showmax, with a brand-new one delivered every day, express from the 1Magic broadcast. Watch it now »

Filthy Rich S1

The Monreauxes are a mega-rich Southern family famed for creating a successful Christian TV network. On the cusp of a new venture, a tragedy leaves wife and mother Margaret (Kim Cattrall) in charge of the family business. Starring Kim Kattrall. Watch it now »

Original African stories by local talent

Original Sin: My Son The Killer on Showmax

Original Sin: My Son The Killer

Original Sin: My Son The Killer follows the murder of Andrea Venter by Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, who then went on the run from South Africa to Brazil.

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Tracking Thabo Bester on Showmax

Tracking Thabo Bester

From the makers of Devilsdorp and the director of Convict Conman comes the true-crime documentary South Africa has been waiting for. Two episodes now streaming, and the remaining two episodes land on 22 March 2024 on Showmax.

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The Illuminated S1 on Showmax

The Illuminated

The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.

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Koek S1 on Showmax

Koek S1

The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.

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Ekhaya Backpackers is on Showmax

Ekhaya Backpackers S1

Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers, with new episodes every Thursday.

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Cheta M on Showmax

Cheta M

Cheta M explores the love story between Adanna and Nnanna, young lovers who battle the spiritual and political forces in their way. Stream now, with new episodes Wednesday to Friday.

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Youngins on Showmax

Youngins S1

Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins, with three new episodes every week. 

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Sadau Sisters is on Showmax

Sadau Sisters S1

Rahma, Zainab, Aisha, and Fatima Sadau pull back the curtain on their family, fame, and lifestyle. Stream now on Showmax.

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Tracking Thabo Bester: coming soon to Showmax
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