Drama series
Yvonne Strahovski on Serena’s journey in The Handmaid’s Tale S6
Yvonne Strahovski talks about returning in her Emmy-nominated role as Serena Joy in the sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale, now streaming on Showmax.
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 hit drama series Niggies in their other acclaimed roles on Showmax.
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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.
Happy Face S1
A young woman’s world is turned upside down when she discovers that her father is an infamous serial killer in this tense series.
Happy Face and the monster at home
What’s it like to find out that someone you love has committed atrocities? We look at the new serial killer crime drama series Happy Face, along with three documentaries about killers and criminals close to home.
Juffrou X S1
The final exams are just one of the challenges facing the pupils of a rural school. Poverty, crime and drugs stand between them and graduation.
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Northern Lights S1
An emotional and funny drama series based on a stage play of the same name about two grieving strangers whose worlds collide on a rainy night in Dublin.
The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies
Two very different women, Alice, a formidable PA, and Cheryl, a bestselling fantasy author, become trapped in a triangle of epic proportions.
Elisabeth Moss on the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale
Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss talks about the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Wednesday, express from the US.
8 catch-up points for The Handmaid’s Tale
With The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 now streaming on Showmax, we went back in time to catch you up on all the Gilead essentials.
Cop to it! Martin Freeman on The Responder Season 2
With the return of gripping British cop drama series The Responder, lead actor Martin Freeman is helping the police with their enquiries.
The Responder S2
An embattled first responder tackles a series of night shifts in Liverpool while trying to keep his head above water personally and professionally.
The Handmaid’s Tale S1-6
Based on the celebrated novel of the same name and starring the talented Elisabeth Moss, this dystopian drama focuses on the fight to take down the fascist regime of Gilead.
Pheletso (2025)
When a charming young man wakes up in the hospital with almost no recollection of how he ended up there, his relationship is put to the test.
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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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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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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 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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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 S1
Follow a gifted neurologist with a rare condition and an unconventional approach to tackling puzzling psychological cases in this medical drama series.
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.
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’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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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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