28 December 2022
That’s a wrap! Every time Showmax was the MOST in 2022
Showmax was doing the most in 2022. We had the most explosive documentary, the most talked-about sex scene, and zoomed in on the most controversial break-up. wmax
The most explosive documentary: Steinheist
The biggest corporate scandal in South African history, the fall of Steinhoff led to a loss of R200 billion. Steinheist untangles the story: the investors who were taken in; the victims and the CEO, Markus Jooste, who’s still a free man.
The most talked-about scene: Zandile and Nkosana in The Wife S2
There’s no denying that the sex scenes stole the show in The Wife and it’s all down to the actors and the production delivering the story with so much integrity and making the safety of women a priority.
Actress Khanyi Mbau addressed the fact that sex scenes are not as sexy as they are technical. “Sex scenes are not as pretty and easy as they look on TV. How this works is, that there’s a scene with directions on how every moment is going to be like. What you watched in literally a minute usually takes about two to three hours to shoot. They are literally technical.”
Watch the latest episodes of The Wife S3 on Showmax.
The celeb with the most scandals: Life With Kelly Khumalo S3
The new season picked up in April 2022 with #KellyKhumalo trending on Twitter again, with the release of a true-crime documentary series about the death of Senzo Meyiwa and his trial about to start.
Despite the conspiracy theories, she’s at the pinnacle of her career, with a SAMA-nominated Gold album. But there’s more to her story than her history. Life With Kelly Khumalo is an intimate glimpse at the woman behind the headlines.
The most controversial break-up: Mohale: On The Record and Somizi & Mohale: End of the Road
To the public, Mohale Motaung and Somizi Mhlongo were the perfect couple. But as their union fell apart, allegations of abuse emerged.
In a tell-all interview with Aldrin Sampear, Mohale shares his side of the story.
The most dramatic divas: The Real Housewives of Durban S2
In Season 1 we were introduced to eThekwini queens Nonkanyiso Conco (LaConco), Ayanda Ncwane, Sorisha Naidoo, Kgomotso Ndungane, Nonku Williams and Annie Mthembu, a group of ambitious women with their own business empires. While lavish lifestyles, high fashion and glamour were the order of the day, the housewives also dealt with personality clashes, parenting challenges and other everyday struggles.
In Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Durban, LaConco, Sorisha, Nonku and Annie returned, and were joined by Jojo Robinson, Londie London and Thobile MaKhumalo Mseleku.
The most epic saga: House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon is the prequel series to HBO’s Game of Thrones. It is based on author George RR Martin’s book Fire & Blood and chronicles the history of House Targaryen.
Game of Thrones remains one of the most binge-watched series of all time on Showmax, and House of the Dragon takes place 200 years before the cataclysmic events, a time when the Targaryen family reigned supreme with fearsome dragons as their enforcers.
All episodes are now streaming.
The most outrageous characters: The White Lotus S2
The next chapter of The White Lotus swaps Hawaii for Sicily, following a new group of vacationers jetting off to a different White Lotus resort.
Season 1 was the most awarded show at the 2022 Emmys, winning 10 awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Directing and Writing – and Supporting Actress for Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya – the only S1 character confirmed to return for S2.
The new cast includes Peabody Award winner Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation), People’s Choice winner Theo James (Divergent), Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus, The Grand Budapest Hotel), Emmy winner Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos), Teen Choice nominees Meghann Fahy (Sutton in The Bold Type) and Haley Lu Richardson (Five Feet Apart), BAFTA winner Tom Hollander (The Night Manager), BAFTA nominee Will Sharpe (Landscapers, Giri/Haji), multi-award-winning Italian actress Sabrina Impacciatore and Adam DiMarco (Todd/Elliott in The Magicians).
Here’s to more shows with the most in 2023.
Original African stories by local talent
Nilichoma
The Kenyan Showmax Original docuseries features celebs who received an unexpected windfall, and then blew it all. Premiering on 28 May 2024.
Mince Jou Hare S1
Shimmy Isaacs’s laugh-out-loud sitcom about a factory worker who opens a hair salon in her home lands on Showmax on 20 May 2024.
Untying Kantai
Untying Kantai follows King Kantai, a man who has spent 30 years of his life working hard to provide for his family, only to be conned out of his life savings. Now streaming.
Big Girl Small World
Big Girl Small World follows Ciku, a plus-size woman who stumbles through a journey of self-discovery after a humiliating scandal. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Empini S1
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama about Ndoni, a deeply troubled private security bodyguard in search of answers. Landing 23 May, with new episodes weekly.
Original Sin: My Son The Killer
Original Sin: My Son The Killer follows the murder of Andrea Venter by Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, who then went on the run from South Africa to Brazil.
Tracking Thabo Bester
From the makers of Devilsdorp and the director of Convict Conman comes the true-crime documentary South Africa has been waiting for. All the episodes are streaming on Showmax.
The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. All episodes now streaming.
What will be the cost of vengeance? Empini S1, coming soon
Ultimate Girls Trip SA: What happens in Jamaica?
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The guts, glory and gamesmanship of Chasing the Sun 2
The five-part docuseries Chasing the Sun 2, ready to binge on Showmax, is an emotional journey that should be compulsory viewing for all South Africans.
LaConco on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa
Showmax releases first-look trailer of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa and LaConco talks about the reality series. Premiering 27 May on Showmax.