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
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
Image: 1Magic
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
Empini S1
Stream the Showmax Original drama series Empini from 23 May 2024.
Made in South Africa
Original Sin: My Son The Killer
Original Sin: My Son The Killer follows the murder of Andrea Venter by Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, who then went on the run from South Africa to Brazil.
Made in South Africa
Tracking Thabo Bester
From the makers of Devilsdorp and the director of Convict Conman comes the true-crime documentary South Africa has been waiting for. All the episodes are streaming on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Made in South Africa
Koek S1
The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in South Africa
Ekhaya Backpackers S1
Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers. All the episodes are now streaming.
Made in South Africa
Cheta M
Cheta M explores the love story between Adanna and Nnanna, young lovers who battle the spiritual and political forces in their way. Stream now, with new episodes Wednesday to Friday.
Made in Nigeria
Youngins S1
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins, with three new episodes every week.
Made in South AfricaThe Roast of Minnie Dlamini: The roast everyone's been waiting on
Empini, coming soon
More Mzansi gold
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.
Made in South Africa
Laugh Africa Presents: The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini
The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini unleashes the wrath on the media personality, which sees a star-studded line-up with comedy heavyweights Tumi Morake and Jason Goliath as Roast Masters.
Made in South Africa
The Mommy Club Season 2 Episode 10 recap: Getting to the bottom of it
In episode 10 of The Mommy Club S2, Hermajesty and Mrs Sande go head-to-head and Nozipho confides in Mrs Mops. New episodes land every Monday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban S4: Nonku and Slee’s friendship is dead and buried
In the finale episode of The Real Housewives of Durban S4, all is laid on the table at the ladies’ dinner. All episodes are now streaming on Showmax.