Drama

Sterring on Showmax

Mathews Rantsoma on the action-packed movie Sterring

Mathews Rantsoma discusses his role as Ramz in the Showmax film Sterring, premiering on 4 April 2025, after its debut at the Joburg Film Festival.

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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.

Brilliant Minds on Showmax

The brains behind Brilliant Minds, plus 5 more medical mavericks

Zachary Quinto plays neurologist Dr Oliver Wolf, based on real-life maverick, Dr Oliver Sacks, in medical drama series Brilliant Minds.

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Mandisa Nduna as Mbali in Empini S2 on Showmax

Mandisa Nduna on playing a VIP bodyguard on Showmax’s Empini

Mandisa “Zulu Mecca” Nduna discusses her role as the formidable and sharp-witted VIP security guard Mbali in Empini Season 2, now streaming on Showmax.

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Adulting S3 on Showmax

Adulting’s Thembinkosi Mthembu on marriage and toxic masculinity

SAFTA winner Thembinkosi Mthembu opens up about marriage and his role as Bonga Tembe in the Showmax hit series Adulting Season 3. Catch new episodes on Saturdays.

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Lorcia Cooper in Breekpunt

Breekpunt’s Lorcia Cooper Kumalo on authenticity, acting and heels

SAFTA winner Lorcia Cooper Kumalo talks about portraying Rozlynne in the new Showmax Original drama, Breekpunt. Catch new episodes every Monday on Showmax.

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Chelsea Thomas in Breekpunt on Showmax

Breekpunt

A gutsy teenager fights aggressively for the chance to compete on the international tennis stage, but what she gains is not the victory she was aiming for…

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A Very Royal Scandal S1 on Showmax

A Very Royal Scandal: 5 downfall documentaries and drama series

What do Prince Andrew, King Juan Carlos I, Sean Combs, Alex Jones, and Markus Jooste have in common? In-depth documentaries more shocking than an Oscar-winning movie!

A Very Royal Scandal on Showmax

A Very Royal Scandal

This compelling British miniseries driven by Michael Sheen explores Emily Maitlis’s journey as a Newsnight journalist and Prince Andrew’s disastrous interview with her.

Shaka iLembe on Showmax

Shaka iLembe S1

Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king.

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It Ends With Us on Showmax

It Ends With Us (2024)

In this compelling, emotional film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, a woman finds herself reliving her childhood trauma when she falls for a charming neurosurgeon.

Adulting S3 on Showmax

Quiz time! Which Adulting guy are you dating?

Is your man an Mpho, a Bonga, a Vuyo or an Eric? Our scientists at Showmax labs have designed this 10-question quiz to help you figure out what you might secretly already know!

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5 ways Dawson’s Creek makes us feel ancient

5 ways Dawson’s Creek makes us feel ancient

Dawson’s Creek first aired in 1998 – six years before Facebook – and while parts of this teen drama are timeless, there are elements that are, well, “of their time”.

Dawson’s Creek S1-6

Dawson’s Creek S1-6

Childhood besties Dawson and Joey’s friendship is tested when they both start relationships with other people in their teens. A classic to binge-watch.

Suits: LA on Showmax

Suits LA: who’s who and who’s back

A vicious legal battle is brewing between Stephen Amell and Josh McDermitt in Suits LA. And only one of them is pals with Harvey Specter. Suit up and let’s get into it!

Youngins S2 on Showmax

Our top 10 moments from Youngins Season 2

We’ve studied the course work, now here are our notes from Olifantsfontein High boarding school’s 10 most dramatic second-year moments – from overdoses, to prostitution, fights, arrests, and tragic deaths. 

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Chelsea Thomas in Breekpunt on Showmax

Must-watch trailer: Showmax’s tennis drama Breekpunt

Watch the trailer for Breekpunt, starring Chelsea Thomas along side her Spinners costar Cantona James, as well as Lorcia Cooper. Premiering on 10 March, only on Showmax.

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Suits LA S1

Suits LA S1

Ted Black, a former New York prosecutor, moves to LA to build a new law firm specialising in criminal and entertainment law in this spin-off of Suits.

The White Lotus S3 on Showmax

The White Lotus S3 creator on not taking yourself too seriously

The White Lotus creator Mike White talks about writing, directing and executive producing Season 3 of the hit HBO show, choosing Thailand and more. New episodes land every Monday on Showmax.

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Jason Isaacs as Timothy, Parker Posey as Victoria, Patrick Schwarzenegger as Saxon, Sarah Catherine Hook as Piper and Sam Nivola as Lachlan in The White Lotus Season 3 on Showmax

Meet the cast of The White Lotus Season 3

The White Lotus Thailand’s new guest list looks suspicious, with the likes of Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, and Walton Goggins checking in, along with two familiar faces.

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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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How real-life encounters shaped Kanyi Nokwe’s Soft Life character

How real-life encounters shaped Kanyi Nokwe’s Soft Life character

Kanyi Nokwe talks about her real-life encounters with pimps and sex workers that shaped her choices in portraying Lady T in Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax. All the episodes are ready to binge-watch.

Adulting S2 on Showmax

6 best on-screen couples on Showmax Originals to stream this Valentine’s Day

Ready for a binge-worthy love story? From Adulting to Soft Life, Youngins, and Outlaws, the couples in these Showmax Originals will have you hooked this Valentine’s Day. All streaming on Showmax.

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Soft Life S1 finale recap: The chaos unravels

Soft Life S1 finale recap: The chaos unravels

In the final episodes of Soft Life, Owami promises to leave GFE, Mr Mofokeng steps up and NubiaBlaq gets exposed. All episodes are ready to binge on Showmax.