4 April 2019
12 new series on Showmax in April 2019
The first episode of the most anticipated TV show of 2019 lands on Showmax on 15 April at 22:00, with new episodes arriving every week.
In-between Game of Thrones S8 episodes, there’s a pretty fiery line-up of brand-new series on Showmax to choose from, such as these:
1. Game of Thrones S8: New episodes every week, from 15 April 2019 at 22:00
One of the biggest shows in history concludes with six bumper episodes and an ending no one will see coming. In the eighth season of the epic award-winning fantasy series, disparate characters unite to fight a common enemy. Seasons 1 to 7 are also available to binge-watch on Showmax. Watch now »
2. Billions S4: New episodes every week, from 10 April 2019 at 21:00
Revenge is the central theme this season, and it even brings enemies Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades together. Together with Wendy Rhoades, the trio has a sinister plan to take out those who’ve got in their way. New episodes arrive at the same time as the DStv broadcast, and Seasons 1-3 are ready to watch if you want to catch up. Watch now »
3. Future Man S2 | First on Showmax
Leave it to a gaming janitor to save the world and, well, he fails. Josh is back at it, this time in the year 2162. He and his misfit team try to save humanity from being exiled to Mars – if they can survive all the time travel. Season 1 is also on Showmax, so you can stream from the beginning. Watch now »
4. Rig 45 | First on Showmax
Andrea is sent to investigate a death at an oil rig when it’s hit by a hurricane that cuts all communication to the mainland. Andrea and the crew members fear for their lives when they suspect that there’s a killer among them. Watch now »
5. No Activity S1-2 | First on Showmax
Will Ferrell executive produces and stars in this hilarious cop series. Detectives Cullen and Tolbeck spend a lot of time on a very uneventful stake out. The lack of action allows for some of the funniest conversations on TV. Watch now »
6. A Very English Scandal
Hugh Grant portrays the real-life Jeremy Thorpe, who had tongues wagging in the 1960s. He was a Liberal Member of Parliament engaged in a secret affair with a man at a time when homosexuality was illegal. Based on the book. Watch now »
7. Quantico S1-2
Local lass Pearl Thusi shares the screen with Priyanka Chopra in this crime thriller. Priyanka plays Alex Parrish, an FBI recruit training at the Quantico base who’s later suspected of being a sleeper terrorist. Watch now »
8. HBO’s The Shop
Snoop Dogg, Jon Stewart, Drake, Jimmy Kimmel and Ice Cube are some of the big names who step into barber shops across America to chat to LeBron James and Maverick Carter about sports, pop culture, world events, business and more. Watch now »
9. A Million Little Things: From 15 April 2019
A suicide shakes up a group of friends who realise that they shouldn’t take their own lives for granted. Each of them takes steps to live a fuller life. An ensemble cast delivers deeply emotional performances.
10. Luther S5
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Idris Elba reprises his Golden Globe-winning role as the titular character John Luther. The troubled detective works hard to solve grisly murders while dealing with his own demons. Speaking of which, Alice is back from the dead… Seasons 1 to 4 are also available on Showmax. Watch now »
11. The Good Wife S1-7 | Boxset
Inspired by real-life political scandals involving married men, this smash-hit drama series follows Alicia Florrick, wife of a disgraced state’s attorney. She has to pick up the pieces of her family and revive her law career. Watch now »
12. Gigolos S1-2 | For adults only
This addictive reality show follows the uncensored lives of five male escorts in Sin City. They all work for the same agency, Cowboys4Angels, and their day-to-day jobs put them in some compromising positions. Watch now »
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