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.
Found S2
Found follows recovery specialist Gabi Mosely as she and her team work tirelessly to find missing people forgotten by the system.
Somebody Somewhere S1-3
Binge-watch the final season of this semi-autobiographical HBO dramedy about Sam, who finds an unlikely community in her small home town after the death of her sister.
Emperor of Ocean Park S1
When a Black candidate for the Supreme Court dies of a heart attack, his daughter, a former journalist, believes his death was foul play.
Wonka (2023)
A young chocolatier, Willy Wonka, armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.
My Brilliant Friend S4
This gorgeous HBO series recounts a 60-year friendship between two women, which began in 1950s Naples, based on the bestselling novels.
Based On A True Story S2
A realtor, her ex-tennis star husband, and a plumber take advantage of people’s obsession with true crime in this dark comedy series.
Hysteria!
In this horror-comedy, when a quarterback disappears, a struggling high school heavy metal band capitalises on the town’s sudden interest in the occult.
Hacks S1-3
Emmy winner Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder make an odd partnership in the acclaimed HBO dramedy Hacks, about a legendary Vegas comedian and her new writer.
It’s a Sin S1
The lives of five friends in London in 1981 are tested as they grow up in the shadow of the Aids pandemic.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey S14
Four affluent Housewives from New Jersey in the US lead an exciting life as they try to juggle their social and personal lives.
Fantasmas S1
Julio Torres spins a fantastical tale of losing a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the earring, he encounters offbeat characters in comedic vignettes set in a surrealist, alternate version of New York.
Industry S1-3
Young bankers and traders in the UK banking world make their way in the financial world in the aftermath of the 2008 collapse.
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy
The ex-Housewives of Bravo are heating things up in this explosive season filled with drama, love, luxury and travel.
Bel-Air S1-3
A dramatic and gritty re-imagining of Will Smith’s iconic hit sitcom about a street-smart teen who moves from west Philadelphia to Bel-Air.
Daar’s Bloed (2023)
A famous South African actress becomes paranoid when private photos of her appear in a magazine. Does she have a stalker?
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Uxolo (2023)
When a family crisis compels them back to their roots, two hard-headed brothers find themselves on a journey of reconciliation.
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Bob Hearts Abishola S5
A middle-aged businessman falls in love with his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack.
Nuwejaar (2024)
It’s New Year’s Eve. Nina and her friends party one last time, but before sunrise, the police find a body in the ocean.
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Bookie S1
A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalisation of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family and co-workers.
Killing It S2
A comedy series about class, capitalism and one man’s quest to achieve the American dream. And to kill really big snakes.
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The Real Housewives of Orange County S18
In The Real Housewives OG series, we follow the lives of some of the wealthiest women and their families who live in Orange County, California.
Gqeberha: The Empire S2
A polygamist with a thriving business empire based in Gqeberha decides to take a fourth wife. Soon his wives and children turn against one another, leading to an epic battle for the throne.
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Hightown S1-3
A hard-drinking woman’s journey to sobriety is overshadowed by an unfolding murder investigation. Her search for the truth entangles her with a dangerous organised crime syndicate.
Next Level Chef S2
Gordon Ramsay levels up cooking competitions with this multi-level culinary challenge that awards the best contestants the coveted title of Next Level Chef.
Law & Order S23
The original Law & Order resumes its classic two-part approach following both the police who investigate crimes and the DAs who prosecute them.
Money and murder in White Lies and more crime drama series
Natalie Dormer and Brendon Daniels are investigating what the old money elite get up to behind high walls in crime drama series White Lies. So we’ve picked out five series from our evidence files to help them.
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Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent S1
This spin-off of the hit crime drama franchise follows an elite squad investigating corruption and high-level criminality in the Greater Toronto.
30 Rock S1-7
Emmy winner Tina Fey stars as Liz Lemon, head writer of the fictional sketch-comedy show TGS with Tracy Jordan, who has to deal with an arrogant boss and a crazy […]
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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.
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IF (2024)
A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.
Wonka (2023)
A young chocolatier, Willy Wonka, armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.
10 Julia Donaldson stories made real
One of the best-loved children’s authors, Julia Donaldson’s stories are even more magical on the screen.
The best kids’ shows and movies to stream during school holidays
Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to this December holiday, including blockbuster movies for the whole family.
Jack Black on Po’s wisdom in Kung Fu Panda 4
Po has a new mission that takes him into the big city. Jack Black, Viola Davis and the Kung Fu Panda 4 team tell us what’s in store.
SA animation directors celebrate an Emmy for Tabby McTat
Now streaming on Showmax, Tabby McTat won the Kids: Animation International Emmy, directed by Cape Town directors Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour.
South AfricanShowmax Originals you will love
Minke Marais puts on her blazer to play Shani in Reënboogrant
Minke Marais talks about her role as Shani in Reënboogrant, inspired by Louise van Niekerk’s bestselling 90s novels. Catch new episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
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Reënboogrant S1
Follow the Brink siblings as they navigate teenage drama, family conflicts, love, aspirations and fierce rivalries in this wholesome Afrikaans telenovela.
Made in South Africa10+ South African book adaptations on Showmax
Some of South Africa’s best-loved stories have inspired our favourite series and movies, from the new Reënboogrant and Spooksoeker, to The Wife, Red Ink, and those Deon Meyer crime thrillers.
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Showmax to adapt NBCUniversal’s Superstore for South Africa
Showmax orders a South African isiZulu adaptation of NBCUniversal’s hit US comedy Superstore on the 10th anniversary of the debut of the original series.
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