7 October 2019
Everything on Showmax Kenya in October 2019
Here are all the series, movies, kids’ shows and documentaries arriving on Showmax subscribers’ screens in the month of October.
International Series
Mayans MC S1-2
In this spin-off of Sons of Anarchy, a once-promising young Mexican-American man is driven to become a member of the Mayans motorcycle gang by his desire for vengeance. The whole of Season 1 and the first four episodes of Season 2 land on 1 October, with new episodes starting at S2 episode 5 coming every week express from the US from 2 October. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Harlots S3
Margaret is in chains and Lydia is vanquished and in an asylum. Can the Wells girls finally free themselves of their mother’s feud? They’re helped by allies such as Lady Fitz – but there are new enemies to be made, too. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Strange Angel S2
The US is fully engaged in World War II, transforming Jack’s rocketry work into a lucrative business. While Jack’s career takes off, he and his wife Susan’s devotion to their new occult religion grows. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Empire S1 – 5
Creator Lee Daniels brings us twists and turns as a hip-hop mogul must choose a successor from his three sons who are battling for control of his multi-million dollar company. Meanwhile, his ex-wife schemes to reclaim what is hers. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Six S2
When an ex-SEAL turned private security contractor is kidnapped, his former teammates attempt to rescue him. But they uncover information about him that makes them question their mission. Inspired by actual events. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Sons of Anarchy S1-7
The lines between legal and illegal are easily blurred. Members of a California motorcycle club called the Sons of Anarchy take the law into their own hands as they fight to protect their hometown. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
American Housewife S1-S2
Katie doesn’t look, dress, sound or behave like any of the other cookie-cutter moms in Westport, but that’s just the way she likes it, much to her three children’s dismay. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
The Strain S1-S4
A parasite wipes out all passengers on a flight to New York. During their investigations, a team of doctors discover four people who survived, but are still infected. Worse yet, they realise the virus turns its host into a vampire. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Atlanta S1-S2
Three young hopefuls trying to provide a better life for themselves and their families work their way up in Atlanta’s rap scene. Starring, directed and written by Donald Glover. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Outcast S1-S2
A man who has experienced demonic possession his whole life teams up with a priest to help a young boy who shows signs of being possessed. Through this work, he gains insight into his past. Planned release date: 4 October 2019
Modern Family S1-8
This multiple Emmy winner needs no introduction. In mockumentary style, Modern Family follows the Pritchett family, from patriarch Jay to the youngest grand-kids, as they tackle various funny situations. Planned release date: 4 October 2019
Criminal Minds S1-S13
An elite group of profilers working for the FBI try to get into the minds of the most dangerous criminals to put an end to their dirty deeds. Planned Release date: 7 October 2019
The Twilight Zone
Academy Award-winner Jordan Peele hosts this Emmy-nominated re-imagining of one of the most iconic series of all time. The classic anthology explores various tales of science fiction, mystery and horror. An ensemble cast stars. . Planned release date: 11 October 2019
American Horror Story S1-S7
This multiple award-winning anthology has spine-chilling storylines, breathtaking cinematography and an all-star cast, including Jessica Lange and Kathy Bates. Each season follows twisted events, some inspired by real life. Planned release date: 11 October 2019
Wayward Pines S1-S2
Nothing is as it seems in this little Idaho town. Secret service agent Ethan Burke goes in search of two federal agents who appear to have gone missing and soon realises that it is impossible to leave Wayward Pines. Planned released date: 11 October 2019
Da Vinci’s Demons S1-S3
Leonardo Da Vinci was an artist, inventor and dreamer. This series takes place when he’s in his 20s, living in Florence, dealing with his demons: a cruel father, political intrigue, affairs and a mysterious cult. Planned release date: 11 October 2019
Succession S2
Since Kendall’s betrayal in Season 1, it’s anyone’s guess who Logan will select as his successor at Waystar Royco. The Roys meet their liberal counterparts as Logan attempts to orchestrate his biggest acquisition yet. Planned release date: 14 October 2019
Teachers S1
There’s a saying that those who can’t do, teach … this hilarious show that follows the lives of six school teachers could be based on that theory. See what really goes on during staff meetings and after the home-time bell rings. Planned release date: 14 October 2019
Corporate S1
Matt and Jake are executives-in-training at Hampton DeVille, a multinational with a toxic culture. They’re at the beck and call of the tyrannical CEO and his sidekicks in this dark but funny take on corporate life. Planned release date: 14 October 2019
All Night S1
The seniors at Sherman Grove High School see the all-night, lock-in graduation party as an opportunity to take care of some unfinished business before they put their school days behind them. Planned release date: 14 October 2019
Godfather of Harlem
Crime boss Bumpy Johnson returns to Harlem after a decade in prison to find the neighbourhood in shambles and the Italian mafia controlling the streets. Based on a true story. Planned release date: 15 October 2019
Watchmen
Who watches the Watchmen? This is the central question in this dark superhero HBO series based on the underground graphic novel set in an alternate modern era where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws. Planned release date: 21 October
The Mayor S1
Rapper Courtney Rose thought running for mayor in his hometown would help his failing music career. He never actually thought he’d win… Planned release date: 21 October
Better Things S1-S2
Single mom Sam is juggling motherhood, a busy acting career, an eccentric mother and an unreliable ex-husband. Better Things has been critically praised and has won several awards. Planned release date: 21 October 2019
International Movies
Papillon | First On Showmax
Wrongfully convicted for murder, Henri Charrière forms an unlikely relationship with fellow inmate and quirky convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega, in an attempt to escape from the notorious penal colony on Devil’s Island. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Hell Fest | First On Showmax
A group of friends plan a fun night out at a horror festival. But someone is killing people in plain sight and no one can tell whether it’s part of the show or not. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Wedding Planner Mystery
A wedding planner must prove her innocence when she becomes a crime suspect after one bridesmaid is murdered and another is abducted. Planned release date: 7 October 2019
Finding Your Feet
A rich, snobbish retiree discovers her husband of 40 years has been having an affair with her best friend. She seeks refuge with her free-spirited older sister who lives in a council flat in London. Planned release date: 7 October 2019
One for the Money
Desperate to make some cash after not working for six months, Stephanie gets a job at her cousin’s bail bonding company. Her first target is a former cop and murder suspect she happens to know from high school. Planned release date: 7 October 2019
Braven
Joe and his father arrive at their remote cabin expecting a relaxed weekend, but find heroin stashed there by drug traffickers. They have to fight for their lives when the traffickers return to claim their goods. Planned release date: 10 October 2019
Chappaquiddick
Follow the scandal and mysterious events that led to the fatal car accident involving Ted Kennedy in 1969, an accident that claimed the life of campaign strategist Mary Jo Kopechne. Planned release date: 10 October 2019
Rampage
Dwayne Johnson plays primatologist Davis Okoye, who has a strong bond with a highly intelligent gorilla. But an experiment gone wrong turns the ape into a violent and oversized killing machine. Davis must find a way to stop him. Planned release date: 10 October 2019
Based on a True Story
Delphine, an author of a bestselling novel based on her mother, is unable to put pen to paper again following the criticism of her previous novel. But then she meets and falls for Elle and everything changes. Planned release date: 14 October 2019
Hairbrained
A 14-year-old genius is rejected by Harvard and ends up at Whittman College, where he meets a 41-year-old freshman who’s checked out of life for a while to study. The two strike up an unlikely friendship. Planned release date: 14 October 2019
Duck Duck Goose
Colourful and fun animated adventure. A bachelor goose forms a bond with two lost ducklings as they all migrate south. Planned release date: 17 October 2019
Please Stand By
Dakota Fanning and Toni Collette star in this quirky film about a young autistic woman who evades her caregiver to submit a manuscript to a Star Trek writing competition. Planned release date: 17 October 2019
Hereditary
In this eerie horror, a family mourning the loss of its matriarch makes some frightening discoveries about their ancestry. Planned release date: 21 October 2019
The Meg
Jason Statham is in full action-hero mode, but this time he’s out in the ocean trying to rescue researchers from the depths of the Pacific who are being hunted by the largest marine predator in history: the Megaladon. Planned release date: 24 October 2019
The Hollow Point
Gritty crime thriller. The new sheriff of a small American town investigates a harrowing drug cartel deal that went horribly wrong. Planned release date: 28 October 2019
Adrift
A couple sets off on the adventure of a lifetime, sailing across the ocean. Little do they know that they are about to cross paths with a devastating hurricane. Based on a true story. Planned release date: 31 October 2019
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Based on the novel of the same name. A writer forms a strong bond with the residents of Guernsey Island while writing a book about their experiences during World War II. Planned release date: 31 October 2019
Documentary Additions
Jesus: His Life
This series tells the life story of Jesus, as drawn from a variety of historical and biblical sources. The drama is interspersed with commentary that puts the story in context. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story
In 2013, 16-year-old Hannah Anderson disappeared after cheerleading practice. When the bodies of her mother and brother were discovered, the massive manhunt widened. This is the chilling story. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart
Follow the journey of songstress Toni Braxton from obscurity to superstardom and all the challenges she faced afterwards. This includes a very public divorce, a battle with lupus, raising an autistic son and family feuds. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Whitney
The late singing sensation Whitney Houston’s journey to superstardom is brought to life in this documentary that chronicles her rise to fame and rocky relationship with Bobby Brown. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Kids’ Additions
School of Rock S1-2
Dewey Finn’s dream of becoming a rockstar is fading fast. To make some cash he poses as a substitute teacher and soon convinces his students to start a rock band. Based on the 2003 film of the same name starring Jack Black. Planned release date: 1 October 2019
Escape from Mr Limoncello’s Library
An overnight stay in a new high-tech library turns into a daring, dangerous adventure of escape for a group of friends. Based on the bestselling book by Chris Grabenstein. Planned release date: 10 October 2019
Rufus 1
Manny’s struggling to fit in at a new school, but at least he always has his dog, Rufus. But when Manny finds a mysterious amulet and puts it on him, Rufus turns into a boy! His antics soon make him the most popular kid in class. Planned release date: 17 October 2019
Rufus 2
Rufus crushes on a new girl at school with a secret. When Manny and Paige get suspicious of her, Rufus thinks they have it all wrong. Meanwhile, a mysterious villain seeks out the magic amulet. Planned release date: 17 October 2019
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
The Sands family inherits a gothic castle in Wolfsberg, Romania. They hop on a plane to see their new place and meet the mysterious caretaker. To take over the castle, they have to go through a transformation. Planned release date: 21 October 2019
Kenyan Additions
Njoro Wa Uba S1
After losing his job in a banking scandal, Njoro starts driving a taxi to provide for his daughter and to manage his legal fees. Through his journey, he discovers the real Nairobi and sees how his lies have affected its people. Planned release date: 3 October
Selina S4
Selina was sold off to work as a maid by her evil stepmother, but her employers have noticed that she has the ambition and talent to do much more with her life. Planned release date: 3 October
Pete S2 (new episodes)
Funzi island is under threat as leader Mzee Dalu has yet to name one of his feuding sons, Jasiri and Mbura, as his successor. Meanwhile, a stranger arrives on the island in search of a magical ring and wins Jasiri over. Planned release date: 6 October
Maza S3
Ten years after his wife’s disappearance, Dingo must move on. When his wife’s best friend arrives, she seems to be the perfect romantic partner. But is she telling the truth? Planned release date: 7 October
Harusi Yetu
Harusi Yetu is the Tanzanian version of the famed ‘Our Perfect Wedding’ franchise which follows a couple’s journey to the altar and all that’s involved in ensuring that their wedding ceremony is a perfect one. Planned released date 14 October
Kapuni S1
A thrilling drama series revolving a group of women, their romantic lives, money, jealousy, betrayal and how the solution to most of their issues is to love wholeheartedly. Planned release date: 21 October
Huba S2
Two worlds collide, one controlled by money and the other overshadowed by greed. Will love or hate win out in this Kenyan series? Planned release 24 October
Varshita S4
This Kenyan comedy, a spin-off of Auntie Boss, is about Donovan and Varshita, a couple who come from very different backgrounds. Their journey is full of hilarious ups and downs as their cultures collide. Planned release date: 31 October
Nyanya Rukia S4-5
This series revolves around a loud, interfering and cantankerous grandmother who is always meddling in people’s affairs. Planned release date: 31 October
Please note that dates and titles are subject to change.
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
9 most shocking moments in The Illuminated
Are you strong enough to binge Showmax Original documentary series The Illuminated? Here’s what you’ll need to prepare yourself.
Youngins Season 1 Episode 37-39 recap: Expelled!
While the five’s video goes viral, they’re swiftly expelled and forced to return home following a disciplinary hearing in Episodes 37-39 of Showmax Original Youngins.
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.