10+ reality series on Showmax in July and August 2025

July and August bring an unmissable reality show line-up on Showmax, with international hits like Love Island and Bravo’s Love Hotel, and local African favourites, from BBNaija to Married at First Sight. Here’s what to stream, binge and dive into in the coming weeks.

Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together S1 | First On Showmax | Binge now

Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together follows the electrifying journey of this beloved couple as they reignite their love, navigating the ups and downs of newlywed life and the challenges of parenthood while juggling their thriving careers. Can this unstoppable duo prove that their love truly can conquer all? 
 
A fun-filled exploration of love’s second chances, Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb. 

Love Island: Beyond the Villa S1 | First on Showmax | Weekly episodes on Thursdays

From the villa to LA …. Fame, feelings, and fallout follow your fave Islanders post-Love Island. 

The first-of-its-kind spinoff from the pop culture phenomenon, Love Island: Beyond the Villa follows everyone’s favourite Season 6 Islanders around Los Angeles as they navigate new careers, evolving friendships, newfound fame, and complex relationships outside of the Love Island villa. 

Big Brother Naija S10 | Launches Saturday, 26 July and Sunday, 27 July

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), Africa’s most-loved reality show, returns for its 10th season this week, and Showmax will once again stream the show live to audiences across Africa. Fans can enjoy the full BBNaija experience on Showmax, including the 24/7 live stream, daily highlight episodes, Sunday eviction shows, and other key moments throughout the season.

Returning as host is media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, whose presence has become synonymous with the show’s blend of entertainment, unpredictability, and emotional highs and lows. 

Bachelor in Paradise S10 | First on Showmax | Weekly episodes on Thursdays

Bachelor in Paradise S10 introduces a new twist by featuring contestants from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette, bringing together different generations in the pursuit of love.  

Filmed in Costa Rica, the season is hosted by Jesse Palmer, with Wells Adams returning as the bartender and former Bachelorette Hannah Brown overseeing the new Champagne Lounge.  

S10 cast include familiar faces such as Dale Moss (The Bachelorette S16), Kat Izzo (The Bachelor S27), Leslie Fhima (The Golden Bachelor) and Gary Levingston (The Golden Bachelorette). 

The Real Housewives of Miami S4 | First on Showmax | Weekly episodes on Fridays

In this season of The Real Housewives of Miami, families grow, opulence reaches new heights, and the sunshine stays strong in the 305. But loyalty is a luxury as friendships test their furthest limits.
 
Alexia Nepola is navigating one of the most emotionally challenging years of her life following Todd’s decision to file for divorce. Lisa Hochstein is loving life, from jet-setting to walking the runway at Milan Fashion Week to moving in with Jody in their new luxury high-rise. Julia Lemigova has welcomed two new bundles of joy and is thriving in the beautiful chaos with Martina by her side. Guerdy Abraira is now living her life cancer-free and is ready to embrace every moment. Larsa Pippen is back on the market after a very public breakup, but her focus is on her children’s rising career and settling into her new dream home.   

Newcomer Stephanie Shojaee radiates luxury and is working hard for it. She’s happiest jet-setting with her husband and dogs. One thing’s for sure: she won’t be trading Birkins for bibs and bottles anytime soon. 

The Real Housewives of Orange County S19 | First on Showmax | Weekly episodes on Fridays

The super smash-hit that launched a reality lifestyle franchise, The Real Housewives of Orange County focuses on the private lives of the privileged residents of a Southern California elite community.  

Offering a fly-on-the-wall view of the day-to-day existence of the truly decadent and extravagantly casual, this addictive docudrama is a real-life soap opera starring the tanned, bleached, and fabulous. 

This season features Tamra Judge, Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jen Pedranti and Katie Ginella, as well as the return of Gretchen Rossi.  

Married at First Sight Mzansi S2 | Mzansi Magic and Showmax | 18:30 on Sundays

Forget dating apps, endless DMs, and those awkward talking stages that go nowhere! Married at First Sight Mzansi is coming back for Season 2 with the ultimate love hack: get matched by experts, meet at the altar, and say “I do” to a stranger.

If Season 1 was anything to go by, you already know that this isn’t just a walk down the aisle! Mzansi watched as couples Thami and Zithobile, Makhumo and Thabang, Khutso and Dee, and Boitshepo and Sebenzile went from “ngiyakuthanda” to “it’s complicated” in record time. Some found chemistry while others found “character development.” Expect deeper cultural connections, more meaningful conversations, and real guidance as couples figure out this fast-tracked life together.

As always, the experts – marriage and relationship coach Linda Yende; conflict resolution expert Khanyi Yende; counsellor and author Thabang Mashego; gynaecologist and sexologist Dr Mpume Zenda; and marriage officiator and counsellor Pastor Xolani Hlitana – are available to offer the necessary guidance every step of the way.

Your next binge 

Love Island US S7 | Showmax | Binge now; Love Island UK S12 | Showmax | Binge in two parts from Thursdays 31 July and 7 August

Offering the ultimate summer of fun, romance and drama, Love Island is the record-breaking, award-winning reality show that gets everyone talking. 

Season 7 of Love Island USA is set in Fiji, while Season 12 of Love Island UK is set in Mallorca, Spain.  

Twelve singles arrive at a luxury villa to spend their summer looking for love. They must choose their partner wisely – shock eliminations and new arrivals ensure constant unpredictability, and anyone left single risks being sent home.  

In June 2025, Love Island US S7 set a new franchise record of over 1 billion minutes viewed – in a week. This helped make Love Island US the #2 streaming original that week, according to Nielsen.  

Bravo’s Love Hotel S1 | First on Showmax | Binge now

Pack your bags and join some of your favourite personalities from The Real Housewives franchise as they check in for a second chance at finding true love in Bravo’s Love Hotel.  

The reality dating series follows Shannon Storms Beador (The Real Housewives of Orange County), Gizelle Bryant (The Real Housewives of Potomac), Ashley Darby (The Real Housewives of Potomac) and Luann de Lesseps (The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy) as they embark on a luxurious getaway at the Grand Velas Boutique Hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico, to find their happily ever after.  

With actor, writer and comedian Joel Kim Booster helping them as the Love Concierge, the ladies will date a pool of successful men in hopes that by the end of their stay, they won’t be checking out alone. 

Salon calls the reality series “a surprisingly deep analysis of how celebrity impacts a reality star’s dating prospects … a thrilling analysis of how drastically lives can change and feelings can magnify when you let cameras into an otherwise normal life.” 

Collider goes even further, hailing the series as “one of the best representations of romance that reality TV has ever seen.” 

Bromance S1 | Showmax | Binge from Wednesday, 30 July 

Bromance follows four friends in their 30s as they navigate brotherhood, friendship and love.  

They are DJ Kaygo, real name Kgotso Tsagae; Molemo Lehoko, also known as Lemii; Hloni Mahlangu; and Thato Chuene.  

This is a tight-knit squad of four young men navigating their careers, love lives, and the challenges of adulthood, all while juggling wild weekend escapades and a thirst for the good life. 

Vaal Riviera: Showmax Original | Stream from Friday 22 August, with new episodes on Tuesdays 

From POP24, the producers of The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad, the most-watched Afrikaans reality show on Showmax, comes Vaal Riviera, a new reality series set in Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging.

The Vaal might not have Pretoria’s polish, but the families here bring just as much heat. Meet the Arangies, the Snymans, the Deysels, and the Swarts,  four bold, proudly local Afrikaaans  families navigating love, loyalty, legacy and plenty of drama on the banks of the Vaal River.

This is small-town living with big personalities, real stakes, and a whole lot of heart.