Drama series

Reënboogrant S1 on Showmax

Reënboogrant’s first term report

What subjects are we passing, and who’s getting a failing grade? Find out how the students at Hoërskool Reënboogrant did in their first term on Showmax.

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Adulting S3 is on Showmax

Nhlanhla Kunene drops masterclass ahead of Adulting finale

Nhlanhla Kunene delivers a masterclass ahead of the highly anticipated Adulting Season 3 finale, highlighting how to portray men with authenticity, vulnerability, and complexity

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Power Book III: Raising Kanan S4 on Showmax

Power Book III: Raising Kanan S1-4

Teenaged Kanan Stark works to join the family drug business in Queens in the prequel series to the hit show Power.

Accused S2 on Showmax

Accused S2

An engrossing anthology courtroom drama based on the acclaimed BBC crime series. Each episode follows a new defendant as they await their verdict, while flashbacks reveal how they ended up in court.

Killer Front Page is on Showmax

Killer Front Page S1

An ambitious journalist who dreams of attaining national recognition, like his father, gets obsessed with front-page headlines byline and winning the heart of his colleague. However, his life takes a dark turn when he gets fired.

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kykNET drama Niggies

Where to see the cast of Niggies in other roles on Showmax

From Beer Adriaanse as older André Fourie to Erica Wessels as Ousus Nel and Albert Pretorius as Gustaff Fouché, see the cast of kykNET’s new drama Niggies in their other acclaimed roles on Showmax.

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Adulting S3 on Showmax

Women take control in Adulting S3, shaking the gents to their core

The women are shaking things up and embracing their power in Adulting S3, ensuring that the gents in their lives feel their presence. Catch new episodes every Saturday on Showmax.

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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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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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Dawson's Creek S1-6 on Showmax

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 on Showmax

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 on Showmax

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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