After Ever Happy is on Showmax

The best erotic series and movies on Showmax

Here’s our pick of the sexiest R-rated, erotic, absolutely NSFW series and movies you’ll find on Showmax – but please remember to hide your kids before you start watching. These are strictly for over-18s only, with scenes of nudity and sex that aren’t appropriate for children.

Oh, and here’s a tip – make sure you’re watching these series on your own Profile, so they don’t show up when your kids start watching on theirs. Read more about Showmax Profiles here.


Khaki Fever on Showmax

Khaki Fever (2025)

A group of game rangers challenge each other to see who can bed the most tourists during the holiday season in this raunchy comedy.

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Anora is on Showmax

Anora (2024)

An Oscar-winning romantic drama that follows a young sex worker who marries the son of an oligarch. Life is good, until the news reaches Russia...

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Mia Goth starring as Maxxxine in the movie MaXXXine, wearing an evening dress and blowing a kiss

MaXXXine (2024)

In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star Maxine Minx finally gets her big break - as a killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood.

The White Lotus S3 on Showmax

The White Lotus S1-3

Follow the outrageous exploits of the employees and guests of an exclusive resort in this buzz-worthy HBO comedy drama.

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Sex Lives of College Girls S3 on Showmax

The Sex Lives of College Girls S1-3

This fun series follows four freshmen roommates trying to balance their newfound independence with the challenges of college life.

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Adulting S3 on Showmax

Adulting S1-3

Adulting follows four varsity friends on their journey to find love and success in modern-day South Africa. Adulting S1-3 is ready to binge on Showmax.

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After We Fell on Showmax

After We Fell (2021)

Tessa and Hardin face another test when Tessa makes a life-changing decision and shocking revelations threaten everything they've built.

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Wyfie S2 now on Showmax

Wyfie S1-2

An edgy, youthful and urban Afrikaans drama that follows four friends as they navigate the complicated world of university life.

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Fellow Travelers on Showmax

Fellow Travelers S1

Follow the decades-long chronicle of the risky, volatile and steamy relationship between the charismatic and ambitious Hawk and the pious and idealistic Tim, who fall in love at the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare.

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Koek is an Afrikaans Showmax Original

Koek S1

A despondent housewife, convinced her husband is having an affair, is inadvertently thrust into the underbelly of a crime syndicate.

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And Just LIke That S2 on Showmax

And Just Like That S2

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Nicole Ari Parker reprise their iconic roles in this mini-series about their new chapter.

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The Deuce S1-3

A top-flight cast and a thoughtful storyline gives this series about the golden age of porn a touch of class.

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This Body Works For Me Season 2 is on Showmax

This Body Works For Me S2

This Body Works For Me explores the lives of seven women in the South African adult entertainment industry, letting us in on their family dynamics, relationships, hustles, and careers.

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After Ever Happy is on Showmax

After Ever Happy (2022)

A shocking truth about Tessa and Hardin's families emerges, leading them to realise they are more similar than they ever thought.

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HBO's The Idol with Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd is on Showmax

The Idol S1

This risqué drama series follows an aspiring idol on her journey to become the greatest and sexiest pop star in America.

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Hands clasped graphic from Sex and Pleasure on Showmax

Sex and Pleasure

What do South Africans get up to behind closed doors (and, well, everywhere else too)? This documentary series, hosted by writer Kim Windvogel and journalist Romantha Botha, explores this hot topic. Strictly for adults only.

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Love Lies and Hybrids on Showmax

Love, Lies and Hybrids (2020)

Jessica and her lover Sophia escape for a week’s holiday but when Jessica’s fiancé shows up to surprise her, things get out of hand.

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Euphoria on Showmax

Euphoria S1-2

This adults-only series about teenage life is the HBO series everyone is talking about. Season 2 comes to Showmax in weekly express episodes.

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The most binge-worthy series

Wie Word 'n Miljoener?

Wie Word 'n Miljoenêr? S2-5

The world's biggest game show - in Afrikaans! Contestants must answer general knowledge questions correctly to win R1 million in cash.

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Seen and Heard documentary on Showmax

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Take a journey through TV history, exploring Black representation, from early on-screen appearances to modern creators, revolutionising the industry.

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Chicago PD S12 on Showmax

Chicago PD S12

Action-packed spin-off of the Chicago series, following two different units at the Chicago police department: uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.

Laugh Africa Comedy Festival on Showmax

Binge-watch The Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, featuring Celeste Ntuli and more

Catch Celeste Ntuli alongside top-tier and rising comedians delivering standout performances in The Laugh Africa Comedy Festival Season 2 on Showmax.

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Chicago Fire S13 on Showmax

Chicago Fire S13

Scorching hot drama that follows a group of dedicated firefighters in Chicago. House MD's Jesse Spencer stars.

Landman S1 on Showmax

Landman S1

Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) creates this enthralling Billy Bob Thornton lead drama set in the heart of Texas. Roughnecks and billionaires collide as everyone tries to get rich quick in the oil industry.

Catch all five episodes of the first season of Giants on Showmax now!

Giants S1

A compelling docuseries that takes you deep inside the lives of players from one of South Africa's most iconic football clubs, Orlando Pirates.

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Catch all five episodes of Giants on Showmax now!

Uncover the soul of South African football with the boxset of Giants

You can now binge-watch all five episodes of Giants, which takes an unprecedented look behind the scenes of a legendary football club: Orlando Pirates

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Shocking reality shows

Wie Word 'n Miljoener?

Wie Word 'n Miljoenêr? S2-5

The world's biggest game show - in Afrikaans! Contestants must answer general knowledge questions correctly to win R1 million in cash.

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Married at First Sight S2 is on Showmax

Relebogile Mabotja to host the two-hour Married at First Sight reunion special

Married at First Sight S3 wraps with a two-hour reunion special, hosted by Relebogile Mabotja, on Sunday, 5 October on Mzansi Magic and Showmax.

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Love Island Games S1 on Showmax

Love Island Games S1-2

Former Islanders from across the globe return to Fiji for a chance at finding love and bagging $100 000.

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Married at First Sight S2 is on Showmax

Married at First Sight: Themba on his "stunning" wife Nelisa

Episode 12 of Married at First Sight South Africa delivered some shocking news - will Themba and Nelisa make it through? Stream it now on Showmax.

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Married at First Sight S2 on Showmax

Married at First Sight's Bongani on Portia, therapy and more

Bongani reflects on his journey on Married at First Sight Season 2. Catch new episodes every Sunday on Mzansi Magic and Showmax.

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Married at First Sight S2 on Showmax

Nelisa Ntabeni on finding love in Married at First Sight

Nelisa Ntabeni shares the best things about being on Married at First Sight. Catch new episodes every Sunday on Mzansi Magic and Showmax.

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Vaal Riviera is on Showmax

Rianza Snyman on Vaal Riviera and being a stay-at-home mom

Rianza, the matriarch of the Snymans, talks Vaal Riviera and her family. Catch the reality series now on Showmax, with new episodes every Tuesdays.

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Uthando Nes'thembu S8 is on Showmax

uThando Nes'thembu S1-8

Musa Mseleku and his wives give you carte blanche to come into their home in this dramatic, addictive reality show.

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