Action series
The real-life inspiration behind Special Ops: Lioness
Nicole Kidman and Taylor Sheridan’s new series Special Ops: Lioness Season 1 draws inspiration from two real-life military programmes. Here’s the inside scoop.
Special Ops: Lioness S1
This pulsating espionage drama, led by Zoe Saldaña and a stellar cast, is based on the true story of the agents at the tip of the CIA’s spear in the war on terror.
Cop shop: 5 most wanted crime series
Five new series on Showmax have a legal twist. We’ve brought in the suspects and asked some questions so you can pick your most wanted ones from the lineup.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves S1
The story of Bass Reeves, a slave who became the first Black US Marshal in the American West in the late 1800s.
Heels S2
Two brothers and rivals, one the “heel“ and the other a “face,“ war over their late father’s wrestling promotion.
The Diplomat
Laura Simmonds and her Barcelona Consul colleague and friend Alba Ortiz fight to protect British nationals who find themselves in trouble in the Catalan city.
Where to see the cast of Shaka iLembe on Showmax
From Nomzamo Mbatha as Queen Nandi to Lemogang Tsipa as King Shaka Zulu, see the cast of Shaka iLembe in some of their other acclaimed roles on Showmax. The boxset lands on 4 December on Showmax.
South African
Tulsa King S1
An Italian mobster, played by Sylvester Stallone, is given the startling task of reestablishing his Italian mafia family in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Power Book III: We need to talk about Kanan
Kanan – the killer kid turned mastermind of destruction – is back in your neighbourhood in Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2.
Pick your fighter: 8 ultimate action scenes
Warrior Season 3 comes out with its fists up, but can it take on the all-time greats? We have eight ultimate action scenes ready to fight it out. Which one is your champion?
The Equalizer S3
Queen Latifah plays Robyn McCall, an enigmatic former CIA operative who uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn.
Warrior S3
The original dragon Bruce Lee wrote, pitched and had this story rejected. Fifty years later, Warrior made it to the screen.
It’s all about Tommy in Power Book IV: Force
Gangster Tommy Egan reclaims power and brotherhood in the latest Power series, Force. Watch Power Book IV: Force Season 1 on Showmax now.
Power Book IV: Force S1
On his way to California, Tommy decides to stop in Chicago to lay flowers at the grave of his deceased grandmother, only to learn that she is still alive.
The English: Emily Blunt drives a tale of love and revenge
The revisionist Western drama unfolds as a story of unlikely love between an Englishwoman and a Native American man both journeying toward revenge.
Cop procedural East New York reveals the flaws within the force
This gritty police procedural following DI Regina Haywood is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes landing every Thursday.
East New York S1
A powerful and compelling procedural following Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood and her diverse team in East New York’s 74th Precinct.
The best drama-filled cop shows to stream on Showmax
Crack out your binge-viewing badge and solve the case of which action series you’re going to watch on Showmax next.
DMZ S1
In this HBO drama based on the acclaimed DC comic books, a second American Civil War turns Manhattan into a demilitarised zone, where a medic sets out on a harrowing quest to find her son.
Reyka
Kim Engelbrecht and Iain Glen star in this SA crime drama set in KZN about a criminal profiler who is haunted by her past as she investigates shocking murders.
5 of the most creative kills in murder mystery Ragdoll
The serial killer in this creepy crime drama has a host of cruel and crafty ways to get through his deadly to-do list.
Plunge into the DC Universe and stream these movies and series
From Joker to Peacemaker, the DC Universe introduces a panoply of heroes and anti-heroes. Dive into the universe with this great selection of movies and series streaming on Showmax.
Suicide Squad spin-off Peacemaker starring John Cena is full of surprises
Superhero series Peacemaker delivers something no one saw coming: heart. All episodes are now streaming on Showmax.
Peacemaker S1
Patriotic assassin Peacemaker and his ragtag black ops squad work to eliminate parasitic creatures that threaten the future of humanity.