Quietly worried that the robots are one day going to take over the world? Then check out Next, in which a homeland cybersecurity team sets out to counter a rogue artificial intelligence with deadly intentions. The team is joined by the former CEO of the company that created the AI who’s increasingly worried about the effects of his technology on the world.

The series stars John Slattery (Roger Sterling in Mad Men and Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) as Paul LeBlanc, the former CEO, with Brazilian actress Fernanda Andrade as an FBI special agent and Michael Mosley (Scrubs) as the team’s hacker.

Unfollowed S1-2

Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S2 now, with new episodes weekly.

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Under the Influence

Stream Nigerian Original limited series, Under the Influence, from 24 January 2025 with new episodes released every Friday.

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Reënboogrant

Stream Reënboogrant, a Tshwane-set telenovela from 15 January 2025 on Showmax.

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The Hot Seat S1

The Hot Seat promises bold banter as some of Kenya’s biggest celebrities face the heat. Stream now, with new episodes weekly.

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Nairobi Bachelor S1

Nairobi Bachelor follows the journey of young bachelors and singletons on a quest to find their perfect match. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.

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Spooksoeker S1

When Warno Alberts turns 15, he suddenly becomes aware of ghosts in his dorpie – and it’s now his job to banish them. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.

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4Play

4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.

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Die Tollie & Manila Show

A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.

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Youngins S2, now on Showmax

Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax

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Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream

These unmissable South African shows and movies deliver surprising insights on the country we’re living in today.

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20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream

Stream Die Tollie & Manila Show, The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, Kwa Mam’Mkhize and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.

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