24 July 2018
Everything coming to Showmax Kenya in August 2018
Here are the shows coming first and only to Showmax in August: Alone Together, Reverie, HBO’s Succession, the latest episodes of Younger, Season 5, first on Showmax, with the finale coming express from the States, and the finale of Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, also express from the US broadcast. There’s also a line-up of blockbuster movies, fun kids’ shows and awe-inspiring documentaries. Here’s the full list of what to expect on Showmax Kenya in August.
International series
Alone Together (First on Showmax)
LA is a tough town, but two friends have each others’ backs in this new comedy drama about reaching for your dreams while being a perfect 6. First on Showmax.
Planned release date: Tuesday, 1 August
HBO’s Succesion (Exclusive to Showmax)
Logan Roy has built a powerful company and must choose which of his children will take it over. But not everyone is happy with his plans… Exclusive to Showmax.
Planned release date: Monday, 6 August
Reverie (First on Showmax)
Dreams and reality mix in Reverie, a new virtual reality game. But when its players get stuck there, one woman is their only hope. First and only on Showmax.
Planned release date: Monday, 13 August
Dark Angel (First in SA on Showmax)
Mary Ann Cotton would do anything to escape her life in a small mining town, even murder. Experience the dark tale of one of England’s most notorious serial killers…
Planned release date: Tuesday, 1 August
Younger, S5: Episodes 5-12
Since Charles’s discovery, his and Liza’s relationship has entered a new phase. Follow the ups and downs in Liza’s life with the remaining episodes of Season 5, only on Showmax. Episodes 5 to 8 land on Tuesday, 1 August, episodes 9 to 11 on Wednesday, 29 August, with the finale coming express from the US.
Planned release date: Tuesday, 1 August
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World
Kevin is a total loser and hits rock bottom when he moves in with his sister. Then he learns he’s supposed to save the world in this hilarious new sitcom.
Planned release date: Tuesday, 1 August
Vikings, S5
The Vikings saga moves from Ragnar to his sons, who are slowly conquering the known world. Meanwhile, Floki is on a quest to find Asgard, home of the gods.
Planned release date: Tuesday, 1 August
Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger: Episode 10 (First on Showmax)
It’s the explosive finale of the genre-defying superhero series about two teenagers who discover mysterious powers that work best when they’re together. Who will live and who will die? Find out, only on Showmax.
Planned release date: Friday, 3 August
Blood & Oil, S1
It’s all or nothing for a young couple who move to become rich on oil. But they face a ruthless oil tycoon set on taking everything they have…
Planned release date: Monday, 20 August
Movie additions
RED 2
Retirement is killing them, but these spooks have a new mission: save the world! Starring Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren and Anthony Hopkins as olds dogs with plenty of tricks…
Planned release date: Thursday, 2 August
Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Wallace has fallen for the alluring Lady Tottington, but he has some competition. No problem: he and his dog Gromit will just capture the giant rabbit terrorising the town!
Planned release date: Thursday, 2 August
Man Down
Gabriel is back from fighting in Afghanistan and now wants to find his estranged wife and child. But it brings up his own demons in this powerful and gritty drama.
Planned release date: Monday, 6 August
Gigli
A two-bit gangster has to kidnap someone for a mobster. When things go wrong, his boss puts another gangster on the case: the sexy Ricki, who distracts Gigli even more!
Planned release date: Thursday, 9 August
Rango
A pet chameleon accidentally lands in a small frontier town and is mistaken for the sherriff. He takes on the role, but bites off way more than he can handle!
Planned release date: Thursday, 9 August
Spy Kids
When their spy parents disappear, Carmen and Juni grab a bag of high-tech gadgets and use their wits to rescue mom and dad in this exciting adventure.
Planned release date: Thursday, 16 August
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
The kids are back and headed to a secret island for their latest mission. But they have to face off against rival spy kids in their greatest test yet.
Planned release date: Thursday, 16 August
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
An evil villain called the Toymaker has kidnapped one of the spy kids! Juni is on the case to help his sister in this exciting conclusion to the trilogy.
Planned release date: Thursday, 16 August
Coriolanus
Coriolanus is a powerful Roman general, but not popular with the people. When he is expelled from the city, he joins forces with a sworn enemy to destroy Rome.
Planned release date: Monday, 20 August
Hardcore Henry
Henry knows nothing, except that his wife was kidnapped and he is a powerful half-robot who can rescue her. Don’t miss this insane, one-of-a-kind movie where the action never stops!
Planned release date: Thursday, 23 August
1 Over 1 (First on Showmax)
Enter the mind of a rural teen in this unique and visually stunning movie. A different take on the normal coming-of-age story, this film will not let you go.
Planned release date: Thursday, 23 August
Bel Ami
Robert Pattinson plays a smooth schemer who seduces his way through the high society of Paris. But all that philandering threatens to catch up with him in this sexy thriller…
Planned release date: Monday, 27 August
Non-fiction additions
The Red Pill (First on Showmax)
A feminist filmmaker looks into the strange world of the Men’s Rights Movement and discovers far more than she bargained for in this captivating and provocative documentary.
Planned release date: Thursday, 9 August
Rock and a Hard Place
To fight the US’ expanding prison populations, a radical new boot camp for young offenders is making a difference. Along with Dwayne Johnson, step inside the prison that saves lives.
Planned release date: Monday, 13 August
Mermaids (First on Showmax)
Follow the stories of five extraordinary women who don tails to escape reality. This fascinating documentary examines the growing “mermaiding” subculture and its allure to people around the world.
Planned release date: Monday, 20 August
Princess Diana’s Wicked Stepmother
Raine Spencer was almost as famous as her stepdaughter, with whom she didn’t get along. But when Princess Diana’s marriage imploded, the two grew very close in a surprise friendship.
Planned release date: Thursday, 30 August
Kids’ additions
Peppa Pig Special: Golden Boots
Miss Duck has left with special golden boots, so Peppa and her friends set out to find them. They’ll cross lands, the sea and even go to space!
Planned release date: Thursday, 2 August
Nina’s World, S1
Nina and Star are always off on grand adventures, thanks to their vivid imaginations. They can go anywhere they dream of, while also celebrating family, diversity and wonder.
Planned release date: Thursday, 9 August
Original African stories by local talent
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. Stream from 9 May, with new episodes weekly.
Big Girl Small World
Stream the new Kenyan romcom series Big Girl Small World from 8 May, with new episodes every week.
Empini S1
Stream the Showmax Original drama series Empini from 23 May 2024.
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.
Koek S1
The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel. All the episodes are streaming on Showmax.
Ekhaya Backpackers S1
Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers. All the episodes are now streaming.
What will be the cost of vengeance? Empini S1, coming soon
The Roast Of Minnie Dlamini, now streaming
More Mzansi gold
What to watch on Showmax in May 2024
Stream Barbie and Oppenheimer in South Africa now, only on Showmax. Plus a ton more great stuff coming in May.
The Mommy Club Season 2 Episode 11 recap: Cutting through
In episode 11 of The Mommy Club S2, Hermajesty hosts a ‘Healing with Hermajesty’ night picnic that turns sour. New episodes every Monday.
“This type of story has never been told in Afrikaans.” Koek director
SAFTA and Silwerskerm-winning director and cinematographer Johannes Pieter Nel talks about directing the critically acclaimed crime comedy Koek, now streaming on Showmax.
Youngins Season 1 Episodes 34-36: The heist
After Khaya reveals that he saw underaged photos in the principal’s messages, he and his friends plot revenge in episodes 34-36 of Showmax Original Youngins.