8 March 2018
Celebrating 5 strong women on Showmax
Inspired by International Women’s Day, we honour some of the most inspiring female characters in series on Showmax.
International Women’s Day is today (Thursday, 8 March), and so we’ve decided to celebrate the fierce, inspiring women we love in these awesome series on Showmax.
“Ultimately, on some level, [SMILF is] a love letter to my son, and so the heart of the story is that relationship, and I think that’s a universal one. – Frankie Shaw, star, writer, creator, producer and director of SMILF.
Update: SMILF is no longer on Showmax. Find your next binge in the full series catalogue here.
“Stop making excuses; you’re the only one stopping you.” – Issa Rae, HBO’s Insecure
Watch Seasons 1-3 of HBO’s Insecure on Showmax now »
“The Gods will always smile upon brave women” – Lagertha, Vikings
Watch Season 6 of Vikings on Showmax now »
“Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that’s when you’re most beautiful.” – Zoe Kravitz, Big Little Lies
Watch HBO’s Big Little Lies on Showmax now »
Watch Seasons 1-4 of Billions on Showmax now »
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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 from 30 May on Showmax, 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. Stream S3 now, with new episodes every Saturday.
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. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in KenyaRoast of Helen Zille, coming soon
The Real Housewives of Durban S5, now streaming
More Mzansi gold
Die Tragiese Saak van Pamina Vermaak (2022)
An unemployed journalist ends up back in her small West Coast hometown, where she meets a floundering rock star.
Made in South Africa
Helen Zille on her Showmax Roast and a legacy of laughter
Helen Zille shares her thoughts on her Showmax Roast and her reasons for agreeing to it. Stream from Friday, 16 May on Showmax.
South African
10 international movies and series shot in South Africa
From Boy Kills World, to Milli Vanilli exposé movie Girl You Know It’s True, to Yellowstone series 1923, we sent our location scouts to figure out where 10 international productions filmed some familiar scenes.
Made in South Africa
Pastor Wants A Wife S1-3
Pastor Wants A Wife follows South African pastors as they balance their family lives and their roles at church with finding love.
Made in South Africa