20 April 2018
Celebrating 420? What to watch when you’re high on life
Today is 20 April, 20/4 if you’re into the whole brevity thing. But on the other side of the Atlantic, for some reason best known to themselves, the Americans say 4/20. And that’s a magical date.
And with today being 4/20, you can bet your bottom Randela that millions of people around the world, and in Mzansi, are going to be getting, well, high (on life).
But what is 4/20, you may ask?
The 420 code has been around since the early 1970s and was created by a group of five students from California who called themselves the “Waldos”. They used the code “420” to refer to anything marijuana related. Now it has become a sacred time for smokers around the world who endeavour to light up at exactly 4:20pm if possible. And of course 20 April, or 4/20 as it’s now known, is a big day on the smokers’ calendar.
But you know what? You don’t have to be a pothead to enjoy good television. Which is why we’ve put together our high on life playlist, filled with uplifting, funny, out-of-this world entertainment.
What to watch when you’re high on life
Marvels Runaways S1-2
First and Only on Showmax. When six teenagers realise their parents are super villains and hiding dark secrets, they must band together to stop them – before it’s too late. Watch it now »
Westworld S1-3
Where do you draw the line between life and artificial intelligence? Prepare to have your mind blown in this incredible and unnerving show about man versus the machines we build. Season 2 is coming to DStv on Monday 23 April, so watch every episode of the first season to get ready. Watch it now »
High Maintenance S1-2
High Maintenance follows an NYC pot dealer with a list of clients with neuroses as diverse as the city, providing a glimpse into the private lives of customers – and how they light things up. Watch it now »
Animals S1-3
Explore unexpected tales of urban life as seen through the eyes of lovelorn rats, gender-questioning pigeons, and other downtrodden creatures in New York City. Watch it now »
Game of Thrones S1-8
Every single episode of HBO’s hit show is now streaming on Showmax. Watch it now »
The Magicians S1-4
Quentin Coldwater is a street magician who doesn’t realise he’s got real magic –the dark, powerful kind– at his fingertips until he finds himself at Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy. Watch it now »
Silicon Valley S1-6
Meet six young men who founded a startup company in Silicon Valley. In today’s high-tech gold rush, these geeks are the most qualified to strike success. Watch it now »
Original African stories by local talent
The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
Made in South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 5 now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in South Africa
Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S1-2 now on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Mommy Club S1-3
The Mommy Club sees glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the the cutthroat world of “it” moms. All episodes, including both reunion episodes, are streaming on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Adulting S1-3
Four best friends go through the hoops of life, love and everything else. Binge-watch Adulting S1-3 now on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Chocolate Empire S1
The Chocolate Empire follows JB Mauzo, who was recently released from prison, as he rebuilds his life. All the episodes are ready to binge on Showmax.
Made in KenyaAma Grootman S1 on Showmax
The Real Housewives of Durban S5, now streaming
More Mzansi gold
Summertide S1
An exhilarating South African multi-generational drama following the Field family and those who cross their paths – each with their own secrets and desires.
Made in South Africa
Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream
These unmissable South African shows and movies deliver surprising insights on the country we’re living in today.
Made in South Africa
20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream The Catch, The Real Housewives of Durban, The Mommy Club, and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Londie London on RHODurban S5, her return and more
Londie London talks about returning to The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 as a friend of the main cast. Catch new episodes every Friday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa