Shows and movies first on Showmax

Shows and movies first on Showmax

Looking for series and movies that you’ll find only on Showmax? We’ve rounded up all the shows that landed on Showmax before any other streaming service in Africa. 

From mind-bending sci-fi, jaw-dropping reality series and epic fantasy to heartwarming romance, thrilling action and gripping drama, there’s something for everyone in this pick of international and African series and movies.

The Cleaning Lady S4 on Showmax

The Cleaning Lady S1-4

Cambodian doctor Thony becomes a cleaning lady for an organised crime syndicate in the US to keep her ill son alive in this fan-favourite series.

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The Righteous Gemstones S4 is on Showmax

The Righteous Gemstones S1-4

Danny McBride created this outlandish, star-studded HBO comedy about a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work.

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Heretic on Showmax

Heretic (2024)

In a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, two young missionaries find themselves trapped in the home of a diabolical man set on testing their faith.

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The Real Housewives of Potomac S9 on Showmax

The Real Housewives of Potomac S8-9

The reality series follows several well-to-do women who live in a community of rolling hills and gated mansions in Potomac.

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Its Florida, Man on Showmax

It’s Florida, Man S1

This outrageous HBO comedy is a love letter to the beaches, backwaters and people of a misunderstood yet magical American state. 

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Bookie S2 is on Showmax

Bookie S2

A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalisation of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family and co-workers.

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The Bachelorette S21 on Showmax

The Bachelorette S21

A single bachelorette dates multiple men over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find her one true love. On this journey, she gets to know the bachelors, meets their families and gets to know herself better.

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Yellowjackets S3 on Showmax

Yellowjackets S1-S3

In this dark, compelling horror, a high school girls’ soccer team becomes the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the wilderness.

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The White Lotus S3 on Showmax

The White Lotus S1-3

Follow the outrageous exploits of the employees and guests of an exclusive resort in this buzz-worthy HBO comedy drama.

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Love Island All Stars on Showmax

Love Island: All Stars S1

Former Islanders try to find love again in this exciting spin-off of the popular dating game show, which is hosted by Maya Jama.

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Love Island Games S1 on Showmax

Love Island Games S1

Maya Jama from Love Island UK hosts former Islanders from across the globe as they return to the tropical villa for a second chance at finding love and winning a $100 000 prize.

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Love Island UK S11 on Showmax

Love Island UK S11

Gorgeous singles live in a luxury villa – with the added possibility of meeting their soul mate – in this fun and flirty reality series.

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Love Island USA on Showmax

Love Island USA S6

The American version of the hit show moves the action to Las Vegas, but the premise remains: the most beloved couple will sashay away with $100 000. 

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Younger S1-7

Younger S1-7

Liza Miller is a single mother turning 40 who poses as a 26-year-old to reboot her career and her love life – with hilarious consequences. All 7 seasons are ready to binge.

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Harold and the Purple Crayon on Showmax

Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)

Inside his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. But when he grows up, Harold finds he has much to learn about real life.

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The Franchise S1 on Showmax

The Franchise S1

A satirical comedy series about a crew of a rejected and unloved franchise movie who are fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe.

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Sex Lives of College Girls S3 on Showmax

The Sex Lives of College Girls S1-3

This fun series follows four freshmen roommates trying to balance their newfound independence with the challenges of college life.

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Get Millie Black S1 on Showmax

Get Millie Black S1

An ex-Scotland Yard detective returns to Jamaica to work on missing persons cases, and soon finds herself on a the toughest quest case of her career. 

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Laid S1 on Showmax

Laid S1

A woman discovers her exes are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward.

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Power Book: Ghost S4 on Showmax

Power Book II: Ghost S4

The story of Power continues as Tariq St Patrick grapples with a new world order and faces the task of rescuing his family. 

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The most binge-worthy series

Power Book III: Raising Kanan S4 on Showmax

Power Book III: Raising Kanan S1-4

Teenaged Kanan Stark works to join the family drug business in Queens in the prequel series to the hit show Power.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Showmax

Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online

Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!

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The Real Housewives of Durban S5 on Showmax

The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5

Three new faces join the OGs on The Real Housewives of Durban in Season 5, bringing luxury, glamour and drama to your screens. New episodes every Friday.

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The Righteous Gemstones S4 on Showmax

The Righteous Gemstones and 5 more Danny McBride hustles

As The Righteous Gemstones returns for its final season, we look at 5 of writer-creator-actor Danny McBride’s best side hustles, from Eastbound & Down, to Halloween.

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The Cleaning Lady S4 on Showmax

The Cleaning Lady S1-4

Cambodian doctor Thony becomes a cleaning lady for an organised crime syndicate in the US to keep her ill son alive in this fan-favourite series.

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Gangs of London S3 on Showmax

Gangs of London S1-3

When a shipment of cocaine is spiked, rocking the Gangs and causing hundreds of deaths, the hunt is on for who is responsible in the third season of this British crime thriller.

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Brilliant Minds on Showmax

Brilliant Minds S1

Follow a gifted neurologist with a rare condition and an unconventional approach to tackling puzzling psychological cases in this medical drama series.

The Righteous Gemstones S4 is on Showmax

The Righteous Gemstones S1-4

Danny McBride created this outlandish, star-studded HBO comedy about a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work.

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Looking for something for the whole family?

The Wild Robot on Showmax

The Wild Robot (2024)

A riveting and epic adventure written and directed by Chris Saunders. Voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, Roz, a robot stranded on a wild island, must adapt and confront her past to survive. 

The Barbie movie is on Showmax

Watch the Barbie movie online, plus uplifting family films

Stream the Barbie movie on Showmax, along with other beautiful, empowering movies to watch with your little ones.

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Famous Five S1 on Showmax

The best kids’ shows and movies to stream during school holidays

Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to during school holidays in April 2025, including blockbuster movies for the whole family.

Despicable Me 4 on Showmax

Steve Carell vs Will Ferrell in Despicable Me 4

Get ready for a battle of egos as Maxime Le Mal sets his sights on his high school nemesis Gru. But first, Steve Carell and Will Ferrell dig into the psychology of supervillains.

Despicable Me 4 on Showmax

The Despicable Me Collection

Relive the story of Gru, his family and the Minions in this collection of all four Despicable Me movies plus The Minions. 

Tiddler on Showmax

Tiddler (2024)

An animated adaptation of the Julia Donaldson-Axel Scheffler book that follows a little fish with a big imagination who entertains friends with tall tales.

Harold and the Purple Crayon on Showmax

Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)

Inside his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. But when he grows up, Harold finds he has much to learn about real life.

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The Garfield Movie on Showmax

The Garfield Movie (2024)

Garfield is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! An unexpected reunion with his long-lost father forces Garfield and Odie into a high-stakes heist.