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16 shows-within-a-show: a deep dive
From vampire cops to house flipping, Housewives-style drama and silly sitcoms, we’ve found 16 shows to watch exclusively in your favourite series.
11 goosebump moments from Bob Marley: One Love
Bob Marley: One Love brings the legendary music icon to life, capturing his essence and legacy. Here are 11 goosebump-inducing moments, now streaming on Showmax.
Oscar-winning film The Holdovers now streaming on Showmax
The Holdovers, directed by Alexander Payne and written by David Hemingson, stars Dominic Sessa, Paul Giamatti, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who all deliver unforgettable performances.
Devina brings The Mommy Club cast together for a good purpose
In The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice episode 6, Devina hosts a “career day” for the children of her cast mates. New episodes on Thursdays on Showmax!
Original African stories by local talent
Style Magnate
Style Magnate is a Nigerian Showmax Original following 20 designers vying for a life-changing prize. Stream from 4 October, with new episodes every Friday.
Subterranea
Subterranea follows eight participants of a psychological experiment, trapped in an underground bunker. Stream from 26 September, with new episodes every Thursday.
Nai-Rich
Nai-Rich follows five influential Kenyans, giving a glimpse into the glitz and glam of their daily lives in the entertainment industry. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
False Glory
Fake Glory is a three-part documentary series that delves into those moments when sporting figures did the unthinkable for personal gain. New episodes land Mondays.
Law, Love and Betrayal
Law, Love and Betrayal follows a tough township lawyer who forces her way into a slick, family-owned firm in Sandton. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Shebeen Queens
Shebeen Queens is a reality show about the indomitable women behind popular Soweto shebeens. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Die Ondernemers
Die Ondernemers follows three entrepreneurs in the funeral business. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday on Showmax.
Dark Side of Glory
Dark Side of Glory tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder and unexplained deaths in the world of sport. Stream now on Showmax.
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The best series to binge-watch
Random Acts of Flyness S2
Artist, musician and filmmaker Terence Nance explores the metaphysics of Black life through avant-garde storytelling.
Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy
The ex-Housewives of Bravo are heating things up in this explosive season filled with drama, love, luxury and travel.
Survivor SA S6-9 and USA S46
It’s the ultimate binge: season after season of Survivor, both the US and SA versions. Who will outwit, outplay and outlast?
Shows you'll only find on Showmax
It’s a Sin S1
The lives of five friends in London in 1981 are tested as they grow up in the shadow of the Aids pandemic.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey S14
Four affluent Housewives from New Jersey in the US lead an exciting life as they try to juggle their social and personal lives.
Fantasmas S1
Julio Torres spins a fantastical tale of losing a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the earring, he encounters offbeat characters in comedic vignettes set in a surrealist, alternate version of New York.
Industry S1-3
Young bankers and traders in the UK banking world make their way in the financial world in the aftermath of the 2008 collapse.
More Mzansi gold
Showmax brings the laughs with 13 stand-up comedy specials
Multi-award winning comedian Sifiso Nene talks about the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, which is available to stream from this Friday 20 September on Showmax. The stand-up comedy specials also feature Skhumba, Tumi Morake, Celeste Ntuli and more.
Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes (2022)
From Emmy-winning director James Jones, this gripping documentary tells the story of the Chernobyl disaster through newly discovered archive footage and witness accounts.
Kim from The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice on being “the observer”
In her own words, Kim tells us about her experience filming The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice and how she protected her mental health.
Screen legend Tobie Cronjé on laughter and Die Bloedhonde
The South African screen legend Tobie Cronjé talks about his role in Stiaan Smith’s feature film directorial debut, now streaming on Showmax.