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
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The Mommy Club Season 2 Episode 11 recap: Cutting through
In episode 11 of The Mommy Club S2, Hermajesty hosts a ‘Healing with Hermajesty’ night picnic that turns sour. New episodes every Monday.
“This type of story has never been told in Afrikaans.” Koek director
SAFTA and Silwerskerm-winning director and cinematographer Johannes Pieter Nel talks about directing the critically acclaimed crime comedy Koek, now streaming on Showmax.
Youngins Season 1 Episodes 34-36: The heist
After Khaya reveals that he saw underaged photos in the principal’s messages, he and his friends plot revenge in episodes 34-36 of Showmax Original Youngins.