4 January 2020
Taken Down
Taken Down is not a light drama. The 2018 series centres on the horrific murder of a young Nigerian woman in Dublin, Ireland. The question that the police now have to ask is: who did it and why?
The drama is gritty and dark. It’s not an easy subject to deal with, especially with the current controversy around immigration facing Europe, where people fleeing the African continent will do anything to get into the UK and other European countries. That makes this all the more real and relevant.
It’s a single season show, so expect a neat resolution at the end. But that doesn’t mean it won’t leave you with questions. Such as, how can we live in a world where people searching for a better life are forced into the sex trade rather than return to the country where they were born?
Original African stories by local talent
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. Landing 4 November.
The Station Strangler
The Station Strangler is a true-crime documentary investigating the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the late 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats. Stream from 6 November.
Black & Blue S1
Black & Blue, a Showmax Original police-based mockumentary series, lands on 6 November, with new episode every Wednesday.
Ubuthe Uzobuya
Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. Stream from 29 October.
Princess on a Hill
Princess on a Hill is a compelling drama series that explores themes of power, ambition, and the cost of success. Stream from 7 November 2024 on Showmax.
Brasse Vannie Kaap
Brasse Vannie Kaap is a documentary about the iconic, game-changing 90s group who helped make hip hop South African. Stream now on Showmax.
Soft Life
Soft Life follows Owami who enters into the secretive world of high-society companionship. Landing on Showmax soon!
Style Magnate
Style Magnate is a Nigerian Showmax Original following 20 designers vying for a life-changing prize. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Soft Life, coming to Showmax
My Brother’s Keeper S1 on Showmax
More Mzansi gold
Empini Season 1, episodes 47-48: Things fall apart
In episodes 47-48 of Empini, walls are closing in on Khaya and Ndoni confesses the truth about her past. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
Law, Love and Betrayal episode 9: The physical act
In episode 9 of Law, Love and Betrayal, Gugu is caught between her loyalty to Thabo and her attraction to James. New episodes Thursdays on Showmax.
Where to see the cast of My Brother’s Keeper
From Zola Nombona as Fakazile to Wiseman Mncube as Nqubeko, discover the talented cast of My Brother’s Keeper in their acclaimed roles on Showmax.
Lebohang Lephatsoana on what to expect in Youngins Season 2
Rising star Lebohang Lephatsoana talks about his breakthrough role in Showmax’s hit teen drama Youngins. Season 2 premieres on 15 November, with three new episodes every Monday.