Stream the best sci-fi series on Showmax
Looking for something a little out of this world? Say no more. If you’re a sci-fi fanatic, we put this list of shows together just for you. And you can start watching them right now on Showmax.
So, prepare to escape reality and dive headfirst into the world of sci-fi with the incredible lineup that explores infinite possibilities – whether it’s space travel that seems out of reach right now, or a disturbing dystopian story that could be imminently realised in the world today.
The Last of Us S1-2
Joel and Ellie, a pair connected through the harshness of the world they live in, are forced to endure brutal circumstances and ruthless killers on a trek across post-pandemic America.
Dune: Prophecy S1
Power lies in the shadows in this HBO sci-fi epic set 10 000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, following the creators of the female order, the Bene Gesserit.
Quantum Leap S2
As lead physicist Ben Song takes an unauthorised leap into 1985, the Quantum Leap team have to figure out how to get him back.
Resident Alien S1-3
Is humanity worth saving? This is the dilemma faced by a crash-landed alien who assumes the identity of a small-town doctor who solves crimes.
Infiniti S1
When the body of an American astronaut is found on a roof in Kazakhstan, a French astronaut and a Kazakh cop set out to solve the mystery.
Halo S1-2
In the 26th Century, humanity bands together and risks everything to protect humankind from the universal threat: an alien race known as the Covenant.
Mrs Davis S1
In this fun, quirky sci-fi dramedy, an expelled nun played by Betty Gilpin takes on an all-powerful AI called Mrs Davis.
The Midwich Cuckoos S1
This gripping sci-fi drama stars three-time BAFTA nominee Keeley Hawes in a horrifying tale taking place in a small English village subdued by a mysterious alien presence for an entire day, leaving the townspeople horrified and confused.
The Man Who Fell to Earth
In this fascinating sci-fi series, an alien arrives on Earth to learn to become human and find the one woman who can help save his species.
Westworld S1-4
Westworld is a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on Earth, with sci-fi killer-robots hell-bent on wrenching power back from humans.
Lovecraft Country
A black man sets out across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. What follows is a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and some terrifying monsters.
The Outsider S1
This crime thriller, created by Richard Price, who was a writer for The Wire and The Deuce, has been described as “Stephen King meets the X-Files”.
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Not just a chat bot! Lupita Nyong’o on The Wild Robot
Lupita Nyong’o chats about how she worked with the DreamWorks team to breathe life and love in Roz, a robot stranded on an island of wild animals in the animated movie The Wild Robot.
10 inspiring villain origin stories on Showmax
If you want to become a superhero just get bitten by a spider or find some tacky magic jewellery, loser! If you want to become a villain, though, that takes hard work – just ask Knull in Venom: The Last Dance.
Creature feature: Dracula in The Last Voyage of the Demeter
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023)
A terrifying story based on a chapter from Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ novel. A cargo ship sets sail from Carpathia to London, but soon the trip turns into a fight for survival.
Madame Web (2024)
In this superhero origin story, a paramedic gains the ability to see the future and uses her power to protect girls stalked by a killer.
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10 epic moments from House of the Dragon Season 2
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House of the Dragon Season 2 episode 8 recap: Bow to the queen
Daemon pledges his army to Rhaenyra, Tyland Lannister wins over a pirate queen, and Alicent surrenders to Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon Season 2, episode 8, the season finale.
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Inside Apartment 7A, America’s biggest haunted house
Find out how the Apartment 7A production team recreated New York City’s notorious Bramford building – home of Rosemary’s Baby, creepy cults, and “helpful” neighbours.
Apartment 7A (2024)
An ambitious young dancer, played by Julia Garner, is offered another chance at fame by an older, wealthy couple, but at what cost?
Never Let Go (2024)
In this mysterious horror, evil arrives on a family’s doorstep, and their only protection is their home and their bonds to each other – until one of them lets go.
Smile 2 (2024)
This horrifying sequel explores a global pop sensation’s slow descent into madness as escalating horrors force her to confront her past before it’s too late.
An easy guide to 10 alien invasions
From Teacup’s Assassins and Harbingers, to A Quiet Place’s Death Angels, we break down what to expect when aliens take an interplanetary holiday to raise hell on Earth.
Teacup S1
In this gripping horror series, a disparate group of people in rural Georgia unite in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive.
Inside Abigail’s fangtastic ballerina vampire tale
Step aside mermaid unicorn, we have a new supernatural mashup to love. Find out how horror movie Abigail set a ballerina vampire loose on a crew of kidnappers.
Abigail (2024)
When a group of criminals kidnaps the daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they soon realise she is no ordinary little girl.
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The Bachelor S29
This season of the ultimate reality dating show features Grant Ellis, who left the previous season of The Bachelorette with his hopes dashed. Will he find his future wife this time round?
Ama Grootman S1
Six friends confront the challenges of fixing relationships and making pivotal choices in this reality show about Port Shepstone’s elite.
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5 shocking moments from The Catch, now streaming on Showmax
Romance can be messy. Throw in R500K, secret imposters, and sabotage? That’s The Catch. Binge it now on Showmax or risk being left out of the group chat.
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Power Book III: Raising Kanan S1-4
Teenaged Kanan Stark works to join the family drug business in Queens in the prequel series to the hit show Power.