The best romantic series on Showmax

Want to watch romantic series online? From the cheesy to the magical, from the offbeat and awkward to the meant-to-be, these are the hottest, steamiest, sweetest, sexiest, most romantic series for you to stream or download on Showmax, all available for your next indulgent binge session.

Smothered | Binge from Monday, 21 April

Smothered follows Sammy and Tom, two strangers – both disillusioned with dating – who meet on a night out at a karaoke bar and strike a deal to have a no-strings-attached fling, then go their separate ways. But when the great sex, pasta in bed and first-names-only arrangement turns into something more, the pair have to deal with the practicalities of falling in love. Watch from 21 April.

Northern Lights S1 | Binge from Tuesday, 29 April

Northern Lights tells the story of two grieving strangers whose worlds collide when Lloyd notices Áine standing on a bridge over a river. Fearing the worst, he decides to intervene. Watch from 29 April.

Adulting S1-3 | Showmax Original

Four best friends go through the hoops of life, love and everything else in this new drama. Set in Johannesburg, Adulting explores the parallel universes of four varsity friends. Their strong bond has held them together even as their journeys in life have taken them in very different directions. The third and final season is now streaming, with new episodes every Saturday. Watch now »

Outlaws | Showmax Original

Leruo, a cattle thief from Lesotho, falls for a Zulu girl, Sihle, and his life is turned upside down when he finds out she is daughter of a man he has been stealing from. While waiting for S2, binge Outlaws S1 now on Showmax. Watch now »

The Wife | Showmax Original

When Hlomu, an ambitious journalist, falls for a charming taxi driver, his secrets draw her into a dark underworld. Telenovela inspired by Dudu Busani-Dube’s books Hlomu the Wife and its sequels. All three season are available to bingewatch. Watch now »

Troukoors | Showmax Original

In this fun, sexy Showmax Original romcom series, a wedding planner searches for the perfect man and for her perfect day, along with her two besties. Watch now »

Watch: Troukoors Season 1-2, now streaming

Tali’s Wedding Diary | Showmax Original

From the creators of SuzelleDIY comes a hilarious new mockumentary starring Julia Anastasopoulos as Tali, a Joburg princess who moves to Cape Town – and she’s getting married! Watch now »

Don’t miss the follow up, Tali’s Baby Diary, also on Showmax, and Tali’s Joburg Diary.

Colin from Accounts S2 | Binge now

A chaos-filled boy-meets-girl comedic series. Ashley and Gordon are two single-ish, complex humans brought together by a car accident and an injured dog. Rotten Tomatoes’ second-best romance series of last year, and third-best returning series overall, Season 2 of Australian comedy series. Watch now »

Dawson’s Creek S1-6 | Binge now

Dawson’s Creek follows the lives, loves, and heartbreaks of four teenagers: Dawson, an aspiring filmmaker; his lifelong best friend, Joey; their rebellious friend Pacey; and city girl Jen, who shakes up their small-town world.

Love Island: All Stars S1 | Binge now

Love Island: All Stars brings together fan favourites from past seasons for a second chance at love – at the same luxury villa in Franschhoek in South Africa’s Winelands that was used in Season 9 of the UK edition. 

Love Island Games S1 | Binge now

All’s fair in love and games… on Love Island Games.

The spin-off series features an all-star cast of Islanders from Love Island series across the globe – including the USA, UK, Australian, German, Spanish and even Swedish editions of the show – for a second shot at love as they compete in a brand-new format to be crowned champions of Love Island Games.

Love Island USA S6 | Binge now

The latest season of Love Island USA once again sweeps us off to Fiji, but this time with a brand-new vibrant villa (including a spicy Casa Amor and an unforgettable Hideaway), and a new host! A glam group of singles shack up together in a luxury villa in Hawaii in the hopes of finding love. Watch now »

Love Island UK S11 | Binge now

The BAFTA- and MTV TV Award-winning reality show Love Island UK is back, and this is one season you definitely don’t want to miss. Gorgeous, young and single contestants live in a luxury villa – with the added possibility of meeting their soul mate – in this fun and flirty reality series. Watch now »

The Bachelorette S21 | Binge now

Breathtaking romance, exciting global destinations, and juicy drama: Season 21 of The Bachelorette has it all. After charming audiences with her bubbly personality on Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor, Jenn Tran makes history as the first Asian-American and the first practising Buddhist to lead The Bachelorette.

My Fairytale Wedding | Binge now

This romcom offers a refreshing reimagining of classic fairy tales, tailored with an African heart and soul, and set against the vibrant backdrop of Lagos, Nigeria. Watch now »

Single Kiasi | Showmax Original

Follow the lives of three women in Nairobi – Sintamei, Mariah and Rebecca – as they deal with the challenges that marriage, relationships, and their careers throw at them. Watch now »

The Tattooist of Auschwitz | Binge now

Inspired by the real-life story of Jewish Holocaust survivors Lali and Gita Sokolov, The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a six-part historical drama based on the bestselling novel by Heather Morris. Watch now »

Bel Air | Binge now

Bel-Air successfully reimagines Fresh Prince as a drama. Follow a street-smart teen whose life is changed when he moves from west Philadelphia to live with his relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs. Watch now »

You & Me S1 | Binge now

A romantic dramedy about finding love when you least expect it. Can three people who have experienced tragedy find hope and love again in the future, or will the past always hold them back? Watch now »

Alice & Jack S1 | Binge now

A British romantic drama about love in all its unexpected, technicolour, kaleidoscopic beauty, Alice & Jack follows the highs and lows of a 16-year relationship between two imperfect lovers, played by Oscar nominee Andrea Riseborough and Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominee Domhnall Gleeson. Watch now »

The Lovers S1 | Binge now

A dark comedy series about an unexpected love story between a foul-mouthed supermarket worker and a political television broadcaster. Watch now »

And Just Like That S2 | Binge now

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Nicole Ari Parker reprise their iconic roles in this mini-series about their new chapter. Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte navigate their lives and friendship in their 50s. Watch now »

The Best Man: The Final Chapter S1 | Binge now

Based on Malcolm D Lee’s multi-award-winning film franchise, The Best Man: The Final Chapters catches up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch as relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance. Watch now »

My Mom, Your Dad S1 | Binge now

How the tables have turned! In this reality series, the kids hold the power when a group of single parents moves into a house. Their college-aged kids pull strings from behind the scenes to get their parents a second chance at love. Watch now »

Everything I Know About Love S1 | Binge now

Everything I Know About Love is based on Dolly Alderton’s hilarious memoir, this is the platonic love story of 20-something childhood friends Maggie and Birdy as they move into their first grown-up house-share in London with their two friends from university. Watch now »

Married at First Sight S1 | Binge now

A group of singles agree to marry partners chosen by a team of relationship experts. Looking forward to a perfect match, they meet their mates for the first time on their wedding day. All the episodes are available to binge on Showmax, including the explosive reunion. Watch now »

Unmarried | Binge now

The fresh, fun and sexy drama series returns, following three friends living in bustling Johannesburg as they deal with the challenges of balancing motherhood, marriage and relationships with their careers. All three season are available to bingewatch. Watch now »

P.S. I Love You: Phumeza and Shota’s Wedding Special

A three-part journey taking you inside all the planning, including traditional ceremonies, to unite Phumeza and Shota’s families leading up to their white wedding. Watch now »

Sex and the City | Binge now

Based on the novel by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City follows sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw and her three close friends as they navigate the pitfalls of dating in the Big Apple as thirtysomethings, while looking fabulous, having fun and making names for themselves in their careers. It’s risque, it’s sassy, it’s brutally honest and it’s an absolute feast for the eyes if fashion is your thing. Watch now »

True Blood | Binge now

Sookie Stackhouse is a waitress in Bon Temps, Louisiana. Sookie is not like the other girls. For one thing, she’s telepathic. Two years ago, Japanese scientists invented a blood substitute that allows vampires to live out in the open. The vampires are now split into two factions: those who choose to assimilate into normal life, and those who choose to live up to their true violent nature. When Sookie meets 173-year-old vampire Bill she can’t help but fall for him. Is their relationship doomed to end in bloodshed? Binge on the complete box-set of this award-winning HBO series. Watch now »

Laid S1 | Binge now

A surreal and quirky comedy. A woman discovers her exes are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward. Watch now »