
19 July 2018
What to watch on rainy days on Showmax
It’s properly winter now, and whether you’re freezing on the highveld or wading through the Western Cape, you’re going to need some quality indoor entertainment to keep you busy through these cold and rainy days.
Here’s a handpicked collection of the some of the best series to watch when going outside is unbearable.
Younger S1-6 | First on Showmax
Season 5 has finally arrived! The trip to Ireland behind her, Liza is ready to move on. But then a meeting gets a little awkward in this quirky new season, first on Showmax! Episodes 1 to 4 of the brand-new season are currently on Showmax, with episodes 5-8 landing on 1 August 2018, and episodes 9 to 12 arriving express from the US. Watch it now »
Siren | First on Showmax
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d0Q7L6NlRs
A new girl in town reminds people of local mermaid legends. But there really is something going on in the sea in this thrilling new series, first on Showmax. Watch it now »
The River
The River is set in Pretoria and follows the lives of the Dlamini’s and the Mokoena’s, two families from different backgrounds that are brought together and divided by the discovery of a diamond on their doorstep. The first 100+ episodes are ready to binge on Showmax, and new episodes arrive on the platform on the same day as their 1Magic broadcast. Watch it now »
Original African stories by local talent

The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream from 22 July on Showmax.

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Let’s rewrite the rules of what it means to be local.

Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.

Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.

The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.

Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.

Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.

The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 1-5 now, with part one of the reunion now streaming and part 2 landing on 11 July 2025.
SA celebs open up about divorce on Untied
The action heats up on Empini
More Mzansi gold

The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad S1
Stream the reunion of the hit Showmax Original reality show, featuring five dynamic, wealthy women from Pretoria as they manage relationships, families, businesses, and busy social lives, on 27 June and 4 July 2025.

Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream
These unmissable South African shows and movies deliver surprising insights on the country we’re living in today.

20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream The Catch, The Real Housewives of Durban, The Mommy Club, and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.

MaBlerh returns to host The Real Housewives of Durban reunion
MaBlerh returns to host The Real Housewives of Durban reunion for the third year in a row. The Season 5 reunion drops in two parts on 4 July and 11 July 2025.