Fantasy

Vampire Academy S1
The thrilling supernatural teen drama, Vampire Academy Season 1, is filled with mystery, danger, and intrigue. Two friends from different classes must complete their education and enter royal vampire society.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
Dumbledore assigns Newt and his allies with a mission related to Grindelwald’s rising power in the epic third instalment.

The Harry Potter Boxset
You’re all set for a magical mega movie marathon with this boxset of all the Harry Potter movies.

The Dark Knight trilogy
The Batman story is retold with Christopher Nolan behind the camera and Christian Bale as a darker, moodier version of the superhero.

10 most brutal moments in House of the Dragon
The Game Of Thrones prequel, set nearly 200 years earlier, documents ferocious family drama in the quest for power.

House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon is the prequel to HBO’s Game of Thrones. Watch all episodes on Showmax now, and rewatch all 8 seasons of Game of Thrones.

Fire reigns! House of the Dragon comes to Showmax
HBO’s prequel to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, is now available to binge-watch on Showmax.

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.

His Dark Materials S1-3
As the events of Philip Pullman’s book The Amber Spyglass unfold, Lyra and Will journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned.

Blood Psalms episode 10 recap: The return of the gods
Everything you need to know about Showmax Original Blood Psalms episode 10: Insurrection and resurrection.
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Blood Psalms episode 9 recap: Horus rising
Everything you need to know about Blood Psalms episode 9: Up in flames
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Blood Psalms episode 8 recap: The wedding night
Everything you need to know about Blood Psalms episode 8 – now streaming only on Showmax.
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Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
After Eddie interviews the serial killer Cletus Kasady, Kasady becomes the host of the deadly symbiote Carnage in the thrilling sequel.

Blood Psalms Episode 7 recap: Before the wedding
Everything you need to know about Blood Psalms Episode 7, and what’s been happening so far.
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Blood Psalms episode 5 recap: Fire in the Hole
Everything you need to know about Blood Psalms episode 5 and the drunken madness at the palace.
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Thando Thabethe on being half-naked in mid-winter, with snakes, for Blood Psalms
As the Emissary, Thando Thabete plays the link between humans and the gods in fantasy epic Blood Psalms.
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10 things to know about Blood Psalms… so far
We’re four episodes deep into the Showmax Original epic fantasy series set in Ancient Africa. Here’s what you need to know to bring you up to speed on all the alliances, affairs, secrets and plot twists.
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Blood Psalms episode 4 recap: War Or Peace?
Everything you need to know about Blood Psalms episode 4: night of the were-hyenas!
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This is the year of Zikhona Sodlaka, a fan favourite in The Wife and Blood Psalms
The year 2022 continues to favour actress Zikhona Sodlaka as she excels in her performances in Showmax Originals Blood Psalms and The Wife.
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The Suicide Squad (2021)
Our only hope to save the world is a bunch of supervillains – what could go wrong? Don’t miss this supercharged sequel to the 2016 movie.

Blood Psalms episode 3 recap: Hole in the Wall
Everything you need to know about Blood Psalms episode 3: Princess Zazi goes undercover, and reveals her magical powers.
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Richard Lukunku on playing the regal Senator in fantasy epic Blood Psalms
As Senator Jabari, Richard Lukunku brings ruthless regal poise to Showmax Original Blood Psalms.
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“Muscles were the real wardrobe” Siv Ngesi on his role in fantasy epic Blood Psalms
From comedy to drama, and now to fantasy epic, Siv Ngesi inhabits every role he takes on. As Onyo, he brings his talents to a decidedly hefty role.
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Blood Psalms episode 2: Zazi’s secret revealed
The second episode of Blood Psalms takes us to the days before Princess Zazi turns 18 – and the words of the prophecy are fulfilled.
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