1 July 2019
Secrets and Lies S1-2
Juliette Lewis plays a ruthless detective in this crime anthology series. She uses some unconventional methods as she tries to get to the bottom of a complex murder investigation in a small town.
In the first season, a man (Ryan Phillippe) becomes the prime suspect when he finds the body of a young boy from his neighbourhood. As Detective Cornell investigates, she uncovers a web of secrets that threaten to tear apart several families in the town.
In the second season, Detective Cornell suspects a wealthy heir of murdering his wife.
Youngins S2, now on Showmax
Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax
More Mzansi gold
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.
Outopsie S1-3
Senior forensic pathologist Dr Hestelle van Staden reveals what really happens behind closed doors in captivating cases where forensic pathology played a central role.
Made in South Africa
Great African Crimes with Mandy Wiener (2024)
This one-off special explores three dramatic cases that left South Africa stunned: Daisy de Melker, the so-called Sea Cottage incident, and the Krugersdorp bank robbery.
Made in South Africa
Zarelda de Bruin on her breakout debut role in Spooksoeker
The 17-year-old Zarelda de Bruin plays Melissa in the Showmax Original Spooksoeker, now available to stream. Catch new episodes every Thursday.
Made in South Africa