28 October 2019
The 6 most addictive series on Showmax right now
Oghenekome
A tale of revenge, twisted sorrow, pain, and intrinsic ambition to become king, and the struggles and journey of the oppressed indigenous people of the Egodi Kingdom. Start watching.
Who’s in it? Ramsey Nouah, Segun Arinze, Umore Imoh
Entrapped
An ambitious politician has a skeleton in his cupboard that he tries to keep hidden. But with each attempt, his secrets spin further and further out of control. Watch it now.
Who’s in it? Ramsey Nouah, John Dumelo, Desmond Elliot, Nadia Buari
American Horror Story S8
This multiple-award-winning anthology has spine-chilling storylines, breathtaking cinematography and an all-star cast, including Jessica Lange and Kathy Bates. Each season follows twisted events, some inspired by real life.
Who’s in it? Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Evan Peters (Quicksilver in the X-Men series)
Godfather of Harlem
Crime boss Bumpy Johnson returns to Harlem after a decade in prison to find the neighbourhood in shambles and the Italian mafia controlling the streets. Based on a true story. New episodes weekly.
Who’s in it? Forest Whitaker, IIfenesh Hadara (Baywatch), Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Nigel Thatch, Kelvin Harrison Jnr, Giancarlo Giuseppe, Alessandro Esposito (Gus in Breaking Bad)
Hustle S3
The latest season in this comedy series about the lives of those living with a hustling spirit in the dynamic city that is Lagos. Watch the latest season.
Who’s in it? Seun Ajayi, Sola Sobowale, Maurice Sam, Elvis Poko, Deborah Anugwa, John Joshua, and Big Brother Naija Season 3 star Tobi Bakre
Watchmen S1
Who watches the Watchmen? This is the central question in this dark superhero HBO series based on the underground graphic novel set in an alternate modern era where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws. Start watching! New episodes weekly.
Who’s in it? Regina King, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jnr, Adelaid Clemens
Youngins S2, now on Showmax
Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax
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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.
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.