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Magda Louw
This tongue-in-cheek, lump-in-the-throat mockumentary looks at life’s unavoidable tragedies. Time doesn’t stand still, ageing is a given, and everything is temporary. Follow Magda as she gives us a look into a middle-aged woman’s life.
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Based on a True Story S2: 10 reasons to date this serial killer
Ava’s little sister has found her mister: the ultimate “he’s a 10, but…” – The Westside Ripper – in Based on a True Story Season 2. Crazy? Well, here’s why we’d give love a chance.
Dune: Part Two (2024)
The second instalment in an epic two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed novel. Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge.
Dune: Part Two – what lies ahead for Paul and Chani?
Dune: Part Two’s leads Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and director Denis Villeneuve discuss their fates and the nitty-gritty of riding a sandworm across the desert.
30 Rock’s most demanding divas
Basking in time off from the office? Oh, the stories you could tell. But could you match the insanity behind the scenes at TGS in the comedy series 30 Rock?
9 reasons that 2024 was the best year yet for local TV
Stream the best local content on Showmax in 2024, featuring iEmmy winners, record-breaking documentaries, SAFTA winners, and globally acclaimed hits.
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Back to Black: A love letter to Amy Winehouse
Marisa Abela plays Amy Winehouse in the biopic Back to Black. Director Sam Taylor-Johnson talks about the intense casting process and the importance of telling Amy’s story through her own eyes.
The stars of The Killer on working with legendary director John Woo
Nathalie Emmanuel as assassin Zee and Omar Sy as French detective Sey talk about starring in the visionary director John Woo’s reimagining of his classic action film.
Oprah Winfrey on the bold new version of The Color Purple
Oprah Winfrey and the late Quincy Jones were among the producers of the 2023 movie The Color Purple, adapted from the Broadway musical.
Back to Black (2024)
Marisa Abela becomes the musical titan in this extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and her tumultuous personal life.
Crush
This award-nominated two-part docuseries unravels the events of the deadly 2022 Halloween crowd crush in Seoul, South Korea.
Tottenham Hotspur live on Showmax Premier League
Spurs will be aiming for a Champions League spot this season. But can they do it? Catch all 380 Premier League games live on Showmax PL,
Arsenal live on Showmax Premier League
Arsenal will be looking to go one better this season and be crowned champions of England. But can they do it? Find out on Showmax PL.
Manchester City live on Showmax Premier League
Get all the latest information on current champions Man City as they look to once again defend their English Premier League title. Catch all 380 Premier League games live on Showmax PL.
The Garfield Movie (2024)
Garfield is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! An unexpected reunion with his long-lost father forces Garfield and Odie into a high-stakes heist.
Liverpool live on Showmax Premier League
Finishing third in the 2023/24 Premier League season, Liverpool has a lot to prove this time around.
Showmax Premier League: your weekly watchlist: 30 December-8 January
Stream all Premier League and PSL games live on Showmax Premier League.
White Lies S1
Natalie Dormer drives this thrilling crime drama set in the Mother City. When an investigative journalist’s estranged brother is murdered, she’s drawn into the underworld of Cape Town.
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The Color Purple (2023)
A woman faces hardships in her life, but finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Huisgenoot Ware Lewensdramas: Vlees en Bloed S2
A gripping new true-crime series that focusses on the most shocking cases of familicide in South Africa.
Money and murder in White Lies and more crime drama series
Natalie Dormer and Brendon Daniels are investigating what the old money elite get up to behind high walls in crime drama series White Lies. So we’ve picked out five series from our evidence files to help them.
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Son of a Critch S3
The executive producer of Schitt’s Creek delivers this heartfelt comedy that is a window into the life of an 11-year-old boy battling through middle school in the 80s.
Senegalese-born Nicolas Jackson on how football has changed his life
Senegalese-born Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson shares insights on life at Chelsea, while gearing up for a fierce showdown against Everton this weekend. Catch all the drama live on Showmax Premier League!
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent S1
This spin-off of the hit crime drama franchise follows an elite squad investigating corruption and high-level criminality in the Greater Toronto.