1 July 2020
Britannia S1-2
In 43 AD, the Roman Army – determined and terrified in equal measure – returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia – a mysterious land ruled by warrior women and powerful druids who can channel the forces of the underworld. Or so they say.
The cast includes BAFTA winner Mackenzie Crook (Gareth in The Office), Royal Television Society winner David Morrissey (The Governor in The Walking Dead), multi-award-winning Danish actor Nikolaj Lie Kaas (Mathias Borch in The Killing) and BAFTA nominees Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Aurora in Maleficent) and Zoe Wanamaker (Prime Suspect).
Britannia has an 87% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with The Telegraph proclaiming: “This may be the new drama Game of Thrones fans have been waiting for.”
Original African stories by local talent
4Play
4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream from 21 November, with new episodes every Thursday.
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Die Tollie & Manila Show
A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.
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The Station Strangler
The Station Strangler is a true-crime documentary investigating the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the late 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats. Now available to stream.
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Black & Blue S1
Black & Blue, a Showmax Original police-based mockumentary series, now streaming, with new episode every Wednesday.
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Ubuthe Uzobuya
Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
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Princess on a Hill
Princess on a Hill is a compelling drama series that explores themes of power, ambition, and the cost of success. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
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Brasse Vannie Kaap
Brasse Vannie Kaap is a documentary about the iconic, game-changing 90s group who helped make hip hop South African. Stream now on Showmax.
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Soft Life
Soft Life follows Owami who enters into the secretive world of high-society companionship. Landing on Showmax soon!
Made in South AfricaYoungins S2, now streaming
Soft Life, coming to Showmax
More Mzansi gold
4 unmissable moments that kick off Youngins Season 2
A dorm room drug fire, a teacher-beating school bully, and a child in a bodybag! Here are our top “gasp” moments from the Youngins Season 2 premiere.
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Youngins S1-2
When a teen flees from a family tragedy in rural KZN to a boarding school in Jozi, she gets entangled in a scandal of epic proportions.
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These unmissable South African shows and movies deliver surprising insights on the country we’re living in today.
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See the must-watch trailer for Unfollowed Season 2
Showmax has released the trailer for Unfollowed S2, featuring SA celebs who have been “cancelled.” Hosted by Spitch Nzawumbi, S2 lands on 27 November.
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