Best series on Showmax
We’ve rounded up our pick of the best series to stream – whether it’s brand-new series that you’ve never seen before, fan favourites, original African series, the best of HBO, or Emmy and Golden-Globe winning titles. We update this list with our faves throughout the month, so keep it bookmarked.
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Sullivan’s Crossing S1
A drama about reconnecting and rebuilding. A neurosurgeon has it all until her business partner is indicted for fraud. To distance herself, she returns home and navigates her present while confronting her past.
One Weeks S1
When a successful ad exec decides to kick her lazy boyfriend of six years out of her house, he lies about being in danger and begs her to let him stay for one more week – with hilarious consequences.
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The Curse S1
Emma Stone stars in this thrilling and bizarre dramedy series. A newlywed couple struggle to make their vision for eco-living a reality in a small New Mexico town.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit S1-2
Showrunner John Eisendrath and Jamie Foxx are behind this police procedural. After her son goes missing, Nikki Batista joins the Philadelphia Missing Persons Unit, helping find people’s loved ones as she searches for her own.
Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap
Peak into the vibrant lives of seven renowned drag queens in Cape Town. We witness their daily trials, triumphs, and intimate moments as they navigate the good, the bad, and the drag of it all.
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The Regime S1
Kate Winslet exudes power in this captivating HBO limited series as the Chancellor of an unnamed Central European nation, unravelling behind the palace walls.
Bookie S1
A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalisation of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family and co-workers.
The Irrational S1
A world-renowned professor of behavioural science applies his unique expertise to solve difficult criminal cases.
Killing It S2
A comedy series about class, capitalism and one man’s quest to achieve the American dream. And to kill really big snakes.
Alice & Jack S1
A destined romance between long-time lovers Alice and Jack seems unbreakable until Alice’s past trauma makes her retreat.
016FM S1
To save their community radio station from closing, two polar opposite DJs prepare to compete on air, unaware that a syndicate has infiltrated the station.
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Home Economics S3
In this comedy about the challenging relationship of three siblings, one of them is in the 1%, one middle-class and one barely holding on.
Moonshine S1-3
The Canadian comedy-drama with a “dreamy, summer vibe”, Moonshine, returns for a raucous, raunchy second season on Showmax.
Born Into Fame S1
Meet Shamiso Mosaka, Tank The Rockstar Khathi, Phila Madlingozi, Robbie Malinga Jr, and AJ and Owami Mafokate as they unpack the pressures of fame and the daily struggle of walking in the shadows of their well-known parents.
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My Mom, Your Dad S1
In this reality series, the kids hold the power when a group of single parents moves into a house to get a second chance at love.
Special Ops: Lioness S1
This pulsating espionage drama, led by Zoe Saldaña and a stellar cast, is based on the true story of the agents at the tip of the CIA’s spear in the war on terror.
The Real Housewives of Potomac S8
The reality series follows several well-to-do women who live in a community of rolling hills and gated mansions in Potomac.
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa S1
Eight iconic Housewives swop city glam for paradise. Dive into the whirlwind of drama as they connect in ways you’ve never seen before.
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Empini S1
Meet Ndoni Themba, who makes it her life’s mission to repay her father’s betrayal by infiltrating the shady world of VIP security.
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Survivor SA S6-9 and USA S45
It’s the ultimate binge: season after season of Survivor, both the US and SA versions. Go on – dive in!
How about a movie marathon?
Silent Night (2023)
Joel Kinnaman drives this powerful action movie. A grieving father enacts his long-awaited revenge against a ruthless gang on Christmas Eve
BlackBerry (2023)
This enthralling drama is the cautionary tale of the world’s first smartphone’s meteoric rise and catastrophic demise.
Master Gardener (2022)
A compelling thriller by Paul Schrader. A man with a dark past has reinvented himself as a horticulturist. However, when his employer’s grand-niece arrives, his past begins to sprout.
Migration (2023)
A fun, exciting animation from the creators of Minions, Sing, and Despicable Me. Take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a family of ducks on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.
Anyone But You (2023)
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell star in this steamy romcom. After a great first date, Bea and Ben’s attraction turns cold, until they’re reunited at a destination wedding.
The Beekeeper (2024)
A former operative of a powerful and clandestine organisation known as Beekeepers is on a brutal campaign for vengeance.
Mean Girls (2024)
A new student is a hit with an A-list girl clique called the Plastics. However, everything changes when she falls for the wrong guy.
Blue Beetle (2023)
An alien scarab chooses Jaime Reyes to be its symbiotic host, bestowing him with a suit of armour, making him the superhero the Blue Beetle.
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Southern Hospitality S1-2
A spin-off of the reality series Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality follows a dynamic social group of friends living in Charleston under the leadership of their powerhouse boss, Leva Bonaparte.
All American: Homecoming S1-3
A young adult sports drama set against the backdrop of historically Black colleges and universities, where Black excellence is a way of life.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit S1-2
Showrunner John Eisendrath and Jamie Foxx are behind this police procedural. After her son goes missing, Nikki Batista joins the Philadelphia Missing Persons Unit, helping find people’s loved ones as she searches for her own.
Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard S1-2
A group of friends vacation in the historical and picturesque Martha’s Vineyard. From yacht parties to electrifying romances, fun and drama are always on the docket during this island gateway.
Moonshine S1-3
The Canadian comedy-drama with a “dreamy, summer vibe”, Moonshine, returns for a raucous, raunchy second season on Showmax.
Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of drama-filled reality TV. Here are some of the titles from The Real Housewives franchise, giving viewers an inside look at the lives of some of the world’s wealthiest women from Durban to Nairobi.
Survivor SA S6-9 and USA S45
It’s the ultimate binge: season after season of Survivor, both the US and SA versions. Go on – dive in!
Shadowland S1
Award-winning filmmaker Joe Berlinger sends teams across America to uncover the real reasons they can’t agree on what’s true and what’s not.
More Mzansi gold
Empini Season 1 Episodes 19-20 recap: Shocking revelations and hidden agendas
In episodes 19-20 of Empini, Ndoni finally confides in her mother and the future of MPS’s leadership is in question as Khaya’s will is read. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1 Episode 2 recap: Putting on a show
Ina and Madison go skating, the queens discuss how they came out as drag artists, and Manila puts on an epic show in Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1, episode 2.
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Born into Fame S1: Shamiso confronts sincerity doubts and sets boundaries
In episode 6 of Born Into Fame S1, Shamiso confronts sincerity and sets her boundaries with Robbie. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
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Must-watch trailer: Showmax reality series Die Ondernemers
See the trailer for Die Ondernemers, a Showmax reality series featuring three South African undertakers, premiering 5 August 2024.
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