24 September 2018
GALLERY: The women of Harlots
Admire them for their cunning and their corsetry, their grit and their will to survive. The ladies, harlots and brothel owners in this addictive British period drama will steal your heart and mess with your mind. Love them or hate them, you’ll be rooting for them to get the upper hand in the filthy, frightening London of the 18th-Century, where only the toughest and cleverest women prevailed.
Harlots S1-2 is first and only on Showmax.
Liv Tyler as Lady Isabella Fitzwilliam. Image: ITV
Original African stories by local talent
Nairobi Bachelor S1
Nairobi Bachelor follows the journey of young bachelors and singletons on a quest to find their perfect match. Stream from 6 December, with new episodes every week.
Made in Kenya
Spooksoeker S1
When Warno Alberts turns 15, he suddenly becomes aware of ghosts in his dorpie – and it’s now his job to banish them. Stream on Showmax from 5 December.
Made in South Africa
4Play
4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in Kenya
Die Tollie & Manila Show
A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.
Made in South Africa
The Station Strangler
The Station Strangler is a true-crime documentary investigating the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the late 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats. Now available to stream.
Made in South Africa
Black & Blue S1
Black & Blue, a Showmax Original police-based mockumentary series, now streaming, with new episode every Wednesday.
Made in Kenya
Ubuthe Uzobuya
Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Princess on a Hill
Princess on a Hill is a compelling drama series that explores themes of power, ambition, and the cost of success. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in NigeriaYoungins S2, now streaming
Soft Life, coming to Showmax
More Mzansi gold
Law, Love and Betrayal Season finale recap: As a benefit to whom?
In Law, Love and Betrayal Season finale, Ayanda is on a mission to get Gugu out of the firm but gets sidetracked. All the episodes are ready to binge on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Unfollowed S2 is now streaming on Showmax
Spitch Nzawumbi talks about hosting the new season of Unfollowed, which features 8 South African media personalities who have been “cancelled”. New episodes land on Wednesdays.
Made in South Africa
Izingane Zes’thembu S1-2
A reality show that follows the lives of the polygamous businessman’s children as they navigate life within a polygamous family.
Made in South Africa
Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed delves into the workings of cancel culture and social media through the real-life stories of media personalities.
Made in South Africa