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C. B. Strike: Troubled Blood
War veteran turned private detective Cormoran Strike solves brutal murders with the help of his trusted partner Robin Ellacott. Based on the novels by JK Rowling.

Horisonne (2022)
A psychologist finds out about a Mindfulness retreat belonging to her former lover, where he brainwashes young people on a spiritual and psychological level.
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Horisonne: Psychologist cult showdown
Dezi and Liam swap Hillside for new horizons as Elma Postma and Chris Chameleon face off in the Showmax film Horisonne.
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Meet Melchior, the master in Horisonne
Chris Chameleon talks about making a monster in his role as cult leader Melchior van Staden in Showmax Original movie, Horisonne.
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The L Word: Generation Q S1-3
Jennifer Beals reprises her role as Bette Porter more than a decade later for this series sequel.

Five key points around the FA Cup Final
See Man City taking on Man United on Saturday, 3 June 2023, live on Showmax Pro, courtesy of SuperSport.

The Fallout (2022)
Follow the emotionally moving and gripping drama about a teenager trying to cope with complex trauma in the aftermath of a school shooting, now on Showmax.

Demonic (2021)
An evil force is unleashed as a young woman enters a simulator to confront her mother about her traumatic past.
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Down: A Comrades Story (2023)
The documentary from the Chasing the Sun team celebrating 100 years of the world’s greatest ultramarathon is now streaming on Showmax.
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What to watch on Showmax in June 2023
Here’s what’s new on Showmax in June 2023, including the gripping South African true-crime documentary, Rosemary’s Hitlist.

“Real life is always stranger than anything we could try and create” – Love & Death director
Eight-time Emmy and Oscar nominee Lesli Linka Glatter talks about directing Love & Death, now streaming on Showmax.

Five things to know ahead of the Europa League final
Don’t miss Sevilla taking on Roma in the Europa League final on 31 May 2023 live on Showmax Pro, courtesy of SuperSport.

See screen legend Marius Weyers in four stellar Afrikaans movies
Watch these Afrikaans films to see the range of one of South Africa’s best actors of all time, Marius Weyers.
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Jeremy Strong on how Succession will end for Kendall Roy
Succession star Jeremy Strong talks about his Emmy-winning role as Kendall Roy in the fourth and last season of Succession, now streaming on Showmax.

Alexander Skarsgård on his Emmy-nominated role in Succession
Emmy-nominated actor Alexander Skarsgård discusses his portrayal of Lukas Matsson, a tech visionary and formidable competitor to the Roy siblings in Succession.

The Calling S1
An NYPD detective on a spiritual mission to do justice delves into the life of a missing boy after his mother reports his disappearance.

After the Trial S1
This thrilling yet comedic Australian murder mystery follows four people who meet on jury duty for a high-profile murder trial.

Say yes to sex-positive streaming
Get into bed with sex positive series and movies like Emma Thompson’s Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. It’s the most fun you can have with your clothes on!

Blast from the past: 7 classic movies from the 80s, 90s and 2000s
From the original Ghostbusters to Gladiator, by way of Pulp Fiction and more, this is the definitive list of old-school gems to stream.

8 romance movies for your perfect date night
It’s just a movie, sitting on your playlist, waiting for you to watch it. Make every night date night with 8 classic romcoms on Showmax.

Tony Kgoroge investigates Recipes for Love and Murder
Tony Kgoroge hunts down a Karoo killer as Detective Khaya Meyer in crime comedy series Recipes for Love and Murder.
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Imibuzo Season 1 episode 4 recap: The cult of Pastor Timothy Omotoso
Watch as South African true crime series Imibuzo Season 1 episode 4 reveals why Pastor Timothy Omotoso is still on trial on 97 charges of rape, human trafficking and racketeering.
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Must-watch trailer: The Mommy Club
Meet the glamorous ladies of the Mommy Club, the Jozi mothers who take parenting to a whole other level. With the help of their nannies, these five women show us how they have it all.
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Big Little Lies squad, assemble!
Showmax has staged a secret Big Little Lies reunion: find your faves in exciting new titles like The Calling, Gaslit, Succession, and more.