20 September 2022
Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
Dakota Johnson stars as the young, innocent student, Anastasia Steele, who crosses paths with the enigmatic, wealthy businessman Christian Grey, played by Jamie Dornan. What follows is an education in bondage and power-plays for Anastasia, and an unconventional romance between two very different people.
Based on the EL James smash-hit bestseller, this is the first in the trilogy of X-rated, over-18s, adults-only movies exploring sexual boundaries, filled with breathtakingly steamy encounters.
The other two films following Anastasia and Christian’s complicated relationship, Fifty Shades Darker (2017), and Fifty Shades Freed (2018), are also on Showmax.
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Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream from 24 June on Showmax.
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Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream from 23 June, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.
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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.
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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.
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Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
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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.
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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 AfricaUntied, coming to Showmax
The Real Housewives of Durban S5, now streaming
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Find out what Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have to say about Wicked, pick up 10 magical behind-the-scenes facts, and explore 7 more schools of witchcraft and wizardry.
Push play on Father’s Day: Dads just want to have fun
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