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
Untied, coming to Showmax
The Real Housewives of Durban S5, now streaming
More Mzansi gold
Where to see the cast of Shaka iLembe S1-2 on Showmax
From Nomzamo Mbatha as Queen Nandi to Lemogang Tsipa as King Shaka Zulu and Thembinkosi Mthembu as King Dingiswayo, see the cast of Shaka iLembe in some of their other acclaimed roles on Showmax.
South African
The F-Show (2025)
The F-Show features a strong roster led by one of South Africa’s favourite comedians skewering the daily chaos that comes with being South African.
Made in South Africa
Showmax Gen Z stars speak out for Youth Day 2025
The young stars of Youngins, Soft Life, and Adulting share what Youth Day means to them and how their roles are influencing their generation. See them all on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Youth Day 2025: How 8 South African stars got their start
From Thembinkosi Mthembu to Thuso Mbedu and Lemogang Tsipa, these South African stars have journeyed from humble beginnings to taking our screens and the world by storm.
Made in South Africa