Best Showmax series to binge-watch
Looking for the best Showmax series to binge-watch? We’ve done the hard work for you by finding the most popular, most addictive series available from the very beginning. These are the long-running series to add to your watchlist when you’re looking for something comforting to keep you company for hours and hours and hours. And when you’re done, start right back at the beginning again.
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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?
Fargo S5
Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning anthology series about a crime in an unassuming town. This season, housewife Dot finds herself plunged into her past.
Sibongile & The Dlaminis S1
Witness how one young woman’s journey of love and survival alters her destiny and the lives of those around her in this fan-favourite drama series.
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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.
Moonshine S1-3
The Canadian comedy-drama with a “dreamy, summer vibe”, Moonshine, returns for a raucous, raunchy second season on Showmax.
House of the Dragon S1-2
Catch new episodes of House of the Dragon Season 2 every Monday on Showmax, and binge all episodes of Season 1, plus all 8 seasons of Game of Thrones.
The Gilded Age S1-2
From the creator of Downton Abbey, this HBO drama series is set during the social wars of New York in the late 19th Century.
The Bachelorette S20
A single bachelorette dates multiple men over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find her one true love. On this journey, she gets to know the bachelors, meets their families and gets to know herself better.
Tokyo Vice S1
In this powerful HBO crime thriller based on true events, a Western journalist working in Tokyo takes on one of the city’s most powerful crime bosses.
Chicago Med S1-8
The creator of the explosive ‘Chicago’ series brings us another compelling instalment, in this pulse-pounding medical drama about the courageous team of doctors at the city’s trauma centre.
Curb Your Enthusiasm S1-12
Larry David plays Larry David in every single episode of the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning comedy series.
The Rookie S1-5
The oldest rookie in the LAPD uses his life experience, determination and sense of humour to keep up with colleagues 20 years his junior.
The Office S1-9
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behaviour, and tedium.
Parks and Recreation S1-7
A hilarious comedy starring Amy Poehler as a dedicated Indiana Parks and Recreation official striving to improve her community.
The Good Doctor S6
Freddie Highmore stars as a young, autistic surgeon who is recruited into the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital in this fan-favourite medical drama.
Elders: Frankryk
Season 6 of the SAFTA-winning Elders follows host Erns Grundling and the team to France ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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I Blew It S1-5
Meet the people who’ve received large amounts of money and spent it unwisely. This show takes a closer look at the effect of sudden wealth.
Made in South AfricaThe best movies to stream
Slam dunk: 5 hoop dream movies on Showmax
Stream these fine basketball films that bring the hopes, dreams and team dynamic of the competitive and thrilling sport to life. Now streaming on Showmax.
The Blackening and more new horror movies with creepy props
The Blackening, Talk to Me, and Evil Dead Rise have captured the imagination of horror movie fans around the world with the help of three iconic props.
6 sports movies to ignite your Olympic passion
From Champions to Big George Foreman, stream these six films to fuel and inspire your Olympic passion. Now streaming on Showmax.
Your Women’s Month movie watchlist: the ultimate girly pop vibes
In August, we celebrate women who make waves, break chains and raise the nation. And since we all deserve a treat, we’ve picked out some movies with immaculate girly pop vibes.
Cuddle up with 8 heartwarming romances
From Anyone But You to A Cinderella Story, watch these 8 romantic movies that are sure to make your heart flutter and soar. All available to stream on Showmax.
Comedy chaos: Prepare to laugh out loud
Check out these must-watch and crowd-pleasing go-to comedies that are sure to have you in stitches. All streaming on Showmax.
9 gripping action adventures that will transport you to another world
Whether you prefer action with Brad Pitt in Troy or Ray Winstone in Beowulf, here’s a list of rewatchable action-adventures now streaming on Showmax.
RSVP for a Showmax wedding: 40+ celebrations to enjoy
From a Bollywood dance turned kung-fu kickup in Polite Society, to over 40 weddings in movies and series, we’re saying I Do to streaming fun!
Reality series you'll love
The Mommy Club Sugar & Spice: Christina sparks concern
Heated conversations prove that Christina’s apparent lack of self-awareness might not be everyone’s cup of tea. New episodes of The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice land every Thursday only on Showmax.
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20 things you didn’t know about drag queens
Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1 stars Ina Propriette, Manila von Teez and Maxine Wild share 20 wild facts from the secret lives of drag queens.
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Meet Alina, the God-fearing shebeen queen
Alina Shange talks about how she juggles being a shebeen owner, traditional healer and pastor. Stream Shebeen Queens now, with new episodes every Thursday.
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Born Into Fame S1: AJ and Sindi talk about “commitment”
In episode 11 of Born Into Fame, AJ sets up a date to talk to his partner, Sindi, about planning their wedding. New episodes land every Tuesday on Showmax.
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Meet Christina from The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice
The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice features 9 affluent mothers from Durban’s Indian community. Christina sets the record straight on her relationship with her fellow cast members.
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Davina from The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice tells us about the show
In her own words, Davina shares her thoughts on being in The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, and her impressions of her castmates.
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The best reality series to stream on Showmax right now
Showmax has a stellar line up of reality TV series to stream this month, from Big Brother Naija to The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice plus Shebeen Queens, Survivor, The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2 reunion, Die Ondernemers and more.
The Mommy Club Sugar & Spice: Stepmothers unite
In episode 2 of The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, Abigail and Neetasha connect over being stepmoms. Stream new episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
Made in South AfricaShowmax Originals you'll love
The Mommy Club Sugar & Spice: Christina sparks concern
Heated conversations prove that Christina’s apparent lack of self-awareness might not be everyone’s cup of tea. New episodes of The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice land every Thursday only on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Showmax orders Afrikaans version of BBC Studios’ The Office
Showmax is set to localise The Office for Showmax and kykNET, filmed primarily in Afrikaans, with production to start in 2025.
Made in South Africa
Empini S1 episodes 29-30 recap: Brother from another mother
In episodes 29-30 of Empini, Winnie spirals with a drastic request for Enoch and Thobani urges Zenzele to see MPS for what it is. New episodes Thursdays on Showmax.
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Meisiekind
In this 50-minute film written by and starring Iette Blignaut, Louise and Megan form an adventure-filled friendship. But can it survive heartbreak?
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