Comedy
Dear Santa (2024)
When a boy mistakenly writes to Satan instead of Santa Claus, he summons the devil (Jack Black), who offers him three wishes for his soul.
Die Kwiksilwers (2024)
Elsabe and her three friends travel across the Karoo to catch a meteor shower in Sutherland while her protective son chases them down.
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Caleb Hearon: Model Comedian (2025)
Comedian Caleb Hearon dissects life's absurdities with charm and wit before a packed house at Chicago's Constellation.
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Happy’s Place S1
Bobbie inherits her father's restaurant and is shocked to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.
Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This? (2025)
Comedian Bill Maher offers his scathing commentary on conservative and liberal politics, trends in modern parenting, sex and dating.
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Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night Of Your Life (2025)
Charm and wit take centre stage as Emmy winner Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso) ditches his Roy Kent edge to deliver hilarious insights.
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The Chair Company S1
After a humiliating incident at work, Ron stumbles onto a hidden conspiracy: beneath everyday life lies a secret world only he can see.
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Inside ‘Adam to Eve’: Filmmaker Alex Konstantaras on His Bold New Showmax Dramedy
Discover how filmmaker Alex Konstantaras flipped the script on gender roles in the new Showmax dramedy Adam to Eve in this exclusive interview.
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Blessing Lungaho, Celestine Gachuhi & Marya Okoth star in gender swap dramedy Adam to Eve
A hilarious gender swap dramedy starring Blessing Lungaho, Marya Okoth, Ellah Maina & Celestine Gachuhi.
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Afrikaans adaptation of The Office to premiere in January
Die Kantoor, the Afrikaans adaptation of The Office, lands on Showmax and kykNET in January 2026, written and directed by Bennie Fourie.
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Elsbeth S2
Elsbeth Tascioni, an unconventional attorney, gives her singular point of view to make observations to catch criminals alongside the NYPD.
St Denis Medical S1
"The Office" meets "Scrubs" in this wacky medical comedy that follows an eclectic group of underfunded yet dedicated doctors and nurses trying to hold an Oregon hospital together.
From The Office to The Paper
As The Office’s OG documentary crew gets a new business in their crosshairs, we expose the connections between these two workplace mockumentaries.
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Jerrod Carmichael: Don't Be Gay (2025)
Critically acclaimed comedian Jerrod Carmichael shares his observations on living as a Black gay man with a white boyfriend.
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The Paper S1
Fans of "The Office" will love this mockumentary comedy. The documentary crew that immortalised Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is searching for a new subject. A historic Toledo newspaper that needs reviving.
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Thelma (2024)
Scammers meet their match in Thelma, played by June Squibb: after getting duped, the 93-year-old sets out to reclaim what was taken from her.
June Squibb wins Best Actress award at age 95 for Thelma
Thelma, starring Oscar nominee June Squibb in her first lead role, lands on Showmax on Monday, 22 September.
Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love (2023)
Filmed in Boston, Emmy-winning comedian Sarah Silverman returns with her second comedy special for HBO since 2013.
Binge-watch The Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, featuring Celeste Ntuli and more
Catch Celeste Ntuli alongside top-tier and rising comedians delivering standout performances in The Laugh Africa Comedy Festival Season 2 on Showmax.
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“This was the most fun I’ve ever had on a set” - Liam Bosman on record-breaking Khaki Fever
Liam Bosman talks about his role in Khaki Fever, the record-breaking film streaming on Showmax, fresh from its sold-out premiere at the Silwerskermfees.
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Khaki Fever (2025)
A group of game rangers challenge each other to see who can bed the most tourists during the holiday season in this raunchy comedy.
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Christopher Jaftha gets top billing in raunchy Khaki Fever
The actor behind "himbo" Daniel in upcoming Showmax R-rated movie Khaki Fever talks about sex scenes, short shorts, and director Brett Michael Innes.
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Ilana Glazer delivers in Babes
Comedian Ilana Glazer talks about the conception, development and “birthing” of her new movie Babes. And we’ve added seven more series and movies about mom friends to enjoy.
The Laugh Africa Comedy Festival S2
Stream 13 of the best stand-up comedians in South Africa in their sets at the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival.
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