What to watch on Showmax in September 2025

Showmax is bringing another stellar lineup this September, including: 

• The third and final season of Showmax first-day views record holder Youngins
• Khaki Fever, the most talked-about film from Silwerskerm
• Thuso Mbedu in HBO crime drama Task, starring Mark Ruffalo
• Nêrens, Noord-Kaap, the most awarded series at the 2025 Silwerskerm Film & TV Awards
• Taylor Sheridan’s Landman, the most streamed series globally in the first quarter of 2025
• 2025 Oscar winners Conclave and The Brutalist
• Nigerian animated film Iyanu: The Age of Wonders
• Uthando Nes’thembu S8, fresh from one billion social media impressions already this year
• Orlando Pirates doccie Giants, from the creators of Chasing the Sun
• Acclaimed stand-up comedy from Marc Maron and Sarah Silverman
• Takalani Sesame, Sesame Street and Bea’s Block for the pre-schoolers

Series

Chicago Med S10 | Binge from Wednesday, 3 September on Showmax

Season 10 of Chicago Med sees the city’s top medical team once again step up to save lives in moments of crisis, from the capsizing of a passenger ship to a subway tunnel collapse and the separation of conjoined twins. 

From Emmy-winning mega-producer Dick Wolf (Law & Order), the award-winning third instalment in the Chicago franchise picks up with the highly skilled Gaffney Medical team ready to face intense new challenges as they balance their professional and personal lives in the emergency department.

Task | First on Showmax | Mondays from 8 September, express from the US 

Task is a new crime drama series from Brad Ingelsby, creator of the four-time Emmy winner Mare of Easttown. 

Mark Ruffalo plays an FBI agent heading up a task force trying to put an end to a string of violent robberies. The stacked cast includes South African star Thuso Mbedu (Is’thunzi, The Woman King).

Landman S1 | Binge from Wednesday, 10 September on Showmax 

The most streamed series globally in the first quarter of 2025, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking, set in the West Texas oilfields, where roughnecks and wildcat billionaires are fuelling a boom so big it’s reshaping the region’s climate, economy and geopolitics.

Billy Bob Thornton was nominated for the 2025 Golden Globe for Best Actor as oil company fixer Tommy Norris. The all-star cast includes Demi Moore, Ali Larter (Heroes, Final Destination), and Jon Hamm. 

Landman is co-created by Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) and Christian Wallace, inspired by the podcast Boomtown, which Wallace hosted and based on his own experiences working on oil rigs. 

Paramount+ has already ordered a second season of Landman, which has an 8.2/10 rating on IMDb. 

Chicago Fire S13 | Binge from Wednesday, 10 September on Showmax

The firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago return to risk their lives on the front lines as One Chicago’s flagship series Chicago Fire enters its thirteenth season.

Chicago Fire picks up one month after the Season 12 finale with a change of command at Firehouse 51 as Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) ruffles feathers as the new Battalion Chief following Boden’s appointment as the new Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department.

Meanwhile, Severide deals with the implications of Damon’s explosive revelation at the end of last season as he and Stella prepare to take the next step in their relationship, and the arrival of a new character (played by Teen Choice nominee KaDee Strickland, aka Private Practice's Dr Charlotte King) brings complications for Pascal.

Nêrens, Noord-Kaap Part 2 | Binge from Tuesday, 16 September on Showmax 

Three brothers. A bitter father. Will the Adendorffs ever find peace?

Frank Opperman won the 2025 Silwerskerm Award for Best Actor in a Drama as Lourens, who celebrates his 70th birthday during a tense family gathering in the opening episode. Geon Nel won Best Supporting Actor as his son, holding off stiff competition from his brothers on screen, Albert Pretorius and De Klerk Oelofse. In addition, Ilse Klink and Daneel van der Walt took home Best Actress and Supporting Actress respectively – making Nêrens, Noord-Kaap this year’s most awarded TV series. 

Nêrens, Noord-Kaap is directed by Nico Scheepers and produced by Nagvlug Films – the combo that gave us Donkerbos, the most awarded series at Silwerskerm in 2023, and Hen, the most awarded film this year. 

Terloops, ranking the kykNET show among the best local series of 2024, calls Part Two “exceptional… magnificent… a crown jewel in our local TV landscape.” 

Chicago P.D. S12 | Binge from Wednesday, 17 September on Showmax

Chicago P.D. is back for a high-octane 12th season centring on the uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit of the 21st District of the Chicago Police Department. This season the case load ramps up, putting everyone under pressure. 

A month after he almost died at the hands of a serial killer, Voight (Jason Beghe) seems hellbent on working himself to death. And with Upton (Tracy Spiradakos) gone, there’s a new face at the Intelligence unit ...  

Youngins S3 | Showmax Original | Three episodes every Fridays from 19 September  

After the arrest of the fantastic five, Principal Ramathuba tightens rules at Olifantsfontein High. But when they count you out, count yourself in, and never fold. 

Ayakha Ntunja, Kealeboga Masango, Lebohang Lephatsoana, Thabiso Ramotshela, and Toka Mtabane return as the Olifants Five. 

Youngins holds the first-day views record on Showmax and won Best South African Streaming Series at the Behind the Scenes Awards last year, while Masango was nominated for Best Newcomer at the National Film & TV Awards South Africa. The series also received nominations at The Feather Awards, Africa’s premier queer awards ceremony, and MIPAfrica’s Inclusive Lens awards. 

S.W.A.T. S8 Batch 2 | Binge from Wednesday, 24 September on Showmax 

Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson and his elite tactical team Twenty Squad are back for the action-packed conclusion of S.W.A.T.’s final season. The LAPD’s Special Weapons and Tactics unit (aka S.W.A.T.) will have no time for drawn-out goodbyes though, as they face a hostage crisis, the abduction of a young child, escaped prisoners and an explosive siege situation. 

The action drama has pulled through two previous cancellations, and although CBS has confirmed that Season 8 will be the final-final, there’s already talk of a spin-off series in the works with a different studio. 

Movies

Khaki Fever | Showmax Original | Stream from Friday, 5 September, fresh from its sold-out Silwerskerm premiere  

In Khaki Fever, a group of game rangers set up a challenge to see who can hook up with the most tourists during a season. The prize? The title of being the King of Khaki, as well as the losers’ collective tips. The challenge? Outsmarting Anel, the conservative lodge manager, who has made it clear that anyone caught fraternising with guests will be fired on the spot. 

SAFTA-nominated Top Billing presenter Christopher Japhta leads the cast as Daniel, with Francois Jacobs (Kaalgat Karel) stealing the show, and his first Silwerskerm award, as Albie. Liam Bosman and Ilse Klink were also nominated for Khaki Fever at Silwerskerm, with Bosman also up in the TV category for Een Keer Om Die Som and Klink winning for Nerêns, Noord-Kaap. Also look out for 2025 Silwerskerm nominees Anja Taljaard and Trix Vivier (both Juffrou X), singer Abel Knobel, Sean Brebnor (Getroud Met Rugby), Izette Blignaut (Binnelanders) and Juanita de Villiers (Reënboogrant). 

Khaki Fever is the second comedy from director Brett Michael Innes, building on the success of Daryn’s Gym, which competed at Rotterdam. Innes has won the SAFTA for Best Film twice, for Sink and Fiela Se Kind, and wrote this year’s Silwerskerm Audience Prize winner My F*k Marelize and produced the Best Film winner, The Heart Is A Muscle. 

The Brutalist | First on Showmax | Stream from Friday, 5 September 

The Brutalist follows László Toth, a Hungarian Jewish architect. After surviving the Holocaust, László emigrates to the United States to start a new life. The promise of the American Dream proves to be illusory as his stature and reputation as a successful architect back in Budapest do not easily translate to his new surroundings.

The Brutalist won three Oscars, including Best Actor for Adrien Brody; three Golden Globes, including Best Picture and Best Director for Brady Corbet; and over 120 other awards. Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce were both Oscar-nominated for their supporting roles.

The Brutalist was hailed as “exhilarating” by Time, “electrifying” by Vogue, “an instant classic” by Rolling Stone; and “a towering tribute to the immigrant experience” by Rotten Tomatoes.  

Conclave | Stream from Monday, 8 September on Showmax 

The pope is dead. The throne is vacant.

When Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new pope, he finds himself at the centre of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.

Conclave was up for eight Academy Awards, including Motion Picture of the Year. The film also won over 80 more awards internationally, including the Rotten Tomatoes’ Golden Tomato for the best-reviewed Mystery & Thriller Movie of 2024.

Directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), Conclave also stars Oscar nominees Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini, as well as BAFTA nominee Lucian Msamati (Gangs of London). 

September 5 | Stream from Thursday, 11 September on Showmax 

September 5 is set during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, where an American sports broadcasting team must adapt to live coverage of the Israeli athletes being held hostage by a terrorist group. 

Based on real events, September 5 unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today. 

The film has a 92% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics' consensus says: “Capturing the compromises, dedication, and human fallibility of the newsroom, September 5 is a worthy chronicle of a tragic flashpoint in broadcast media history.” 

Den of Thieves: Pantera | Stream from Monday, 15 September on Showmax 

Action star Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Out of Compton) return in the #1 box office hit movie Den of Thieves: Pantera, the long-awaited sequel to 2018’s action-heist Den of Thieves. 

In Den of Thieves: Pantera, Big Nick (Butler) and Donnie (Jackson) must team up for a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange.

Globe and Mail says: “In the entire oeuvre of cinema du Gerard Butler, there has never been such a perfect marriage between actor and character, man and moniker. Big Nick might not understand a lick of French, but Butler is simply parfait.”

The Unbreakable Boy | Stream on Showmax from Sunday, 21 September

In The Unbreakable Boy, Scott and Teresa learn that their son Austin is both autistic and has brittle bone disease. But with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become “unbreakable”, finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times. 

Zachary Levi (aka Shazam) stars as Scott, a father battling addiction, with Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus) as his wife, Teresa. 

As Austin, Jacob Laval (The Plot Against America) won the 2025 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film: Leading Teen Artist. 

Thelma | Stream on Showmax from Monday, 22 September 

In Thelma, Oscar nominee June Squibb plays a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer. Accompanied by an ageing friend (Richard Roundtree in his final performance) and his motorised scooter, she sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.

Thelma earned its 94-year-old star – who did most of her own stunts – the Best Actress in an Action Movie award at the 2025 Critics Choice Super Awards.

With a 98% rating, Thelma was Rotten Tomatoes’ 5th best-reviewed Comedy Movie of 2024. The Australian calls it “Mission: Impossible on mobility scooters, with a soundtrack to match. … Full of humour, and not a little sadness."

Thelma has won 11 awards so far and was nominated for Best Comedy at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards. 

Iyanu: The Age of Wonders | First on Showmax | Stream from Friday, 26 September 

Set 500 years before the rise of Iyanu, The Age of Wonders transports viewers to Yorubaland at the height of its magical civilisation. When Meje – the embodiment of the seven deadly sins – emerges, young warriors Dara and Ishe must stop the coming Age of Darkness. Their only hope lies with the Divine Ones, legendary beings who once walked the earth and upheld the balance between light and shadow. 

The feature film’s all-Nigerian voice cast includes Shaffy Bello (The Black Book) as Emi – The One Mother, African Movie Academy Awards winner and Vogue US cover star Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori, and award-winner Serah Johnson as Iyanu. 

Created by Nigerian director Roye Okupe from his own graphic novel, the breakout first season of the animated series ranked as the #1 series on Cartoon Network, in the top 10 kids’ and family series on Max, and as the most-watched kids’ series on Showmax at its launch. At the upcoming MIPAfrica Inclusive Lens Awards, Iyanu is nominated in the Older Kids category. 

Reality TV

Uthando Nes’thembu S8 | Binge from Tuesday, 2 September on Showmax  

Mzansi Magic’s hit reality show Uthando Nes’thembu is now in its eighth season and going stronger than ever with 2.8m viewers per episode and over 1bn impressions on social media this year, as well as a nomination for Best TV Production at the 2025 Simon Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards. 

The realnovela follows businessman Musa Mseleku and his wives as they navigate their polygamous relationship, staying true to tradition in a modern world. 

The family is set to grow this season as Musa drops a bombshell early on – but not all the wives are happy about this latest development. Meanwhile, preparations begin for Musa’s 50th birthday celebration but a health scare has everyone worried about him.  

Love Island Games S2 | First on Showmax | Thursdays from 25 September 

Love Island Games returns to Fiji for its second season, featuring fan-favourite islanders from the US, UK, Australia and beyond competing in team and couples’ challenges, all while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals and new competition twists and turns. 

This season’s host is People’s Choice winner Ariana Madix (Love Island USA and Vanderpump Rules), with BAFTA-winning comedian Iain Stirling once again narrating the action.

Wie Word ’n Miljoenêr? S5 | Binge from Tuesday, 30 September on Showmax

Over the past four seasons of kykNET’s popular quiz show Wie Word ’n Miljoenêr?, fans at home have been shouting answers at their screens as contestants fumbled their way through the climb toward the R1 million question. 

Since Wie Word ’n Miljoenêr? first premiered on kykNET in 2021, only one contestant has managed to walk away with the full R1 million.

Host Rian van Heerden won Best Presenter: Entertainment at Silwerskerm in 2024 and was nominated again this year.

Documentary

Giants | Binge from Saturday, 6 September on Showmax  

Giants takes you deep inside the lives of players from one of South Africa’s most iconic football clubs, Orlando Pirates.

The Supersport Original documentary is produced by T+W, the award-winning creators of Chasing the Sun and the International Emmy nominee Two Sides.

Goal-scoring machine Tshegofatso Mabasa, Zakhele Lepasa, and rising star Thalente Mbatha all feature prominently, with the documentary also exploring what really happened with Monnapule Saleng.

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television | First on Showmax | Binge on Thursday, 25 September

From nine-time Emmy nominee Issa Rae (Insecure), Seen & Heard is a two-part documentary exploring the history of Black television in America as seen through the eyes of trailblazers who wrote, produced, created and starred in groundbreaking series of the past and present.

Featuring interviews with actors, showrunners, writers, celebrities and other notable influencers from Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry to Shonda Rhimes and Ava DuVernay, the HBO docu-series takes us on a journey through Black representation in television history.

Standup Comedy

Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark | Stream from Thursday, 4 September on Showmax 

Marc Maron’s happy place is darker than most. 

Funny and fearless, this hour-long HBO comedy special showcases the comedian's expertly layered cynicism as he deftly weaves humour and pathos into his signature style of storytelling.

Filmed in front of a live audience in New York City, it’s a deeply personal show that sees the legendary comedian, Critics Choice award-nominated actor and hit podcaster dive into everything from the loss of his partner in 2020 to getting older, antisemitism and faith, and the superiority of having cats over children. 

“This is comedy, catharsis and public service,” says Decider.

Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love | Stream from Friday, 19 September on Showmax 

Emmy-winning stand-up comedian Sarah Silverman showcases her fearless chutzpah in this one-hour HBO comedy special.

Silverman “continues to command our attention,” Decider says, calling her “one of the all-time great dirty Jewish comedians.”  

Kids

Takalani Sesame S15 | Binge from Thursday, 4 September on Showmax

Takalani Sesame S15 follows the adventures of Elmo and Zuzu, two best friends exploring their world and having adventures packed with fun, laughter, and learning. The series is a local spinoff of Sesame Street, arguably the most impactful children's series in TV history.

Showmax is also publishing S16 on Thursday, 18 September and S17 on Tuesday, 30 September. 

Bea’s Block S1 | Binge from Monday, 8 September on Showmax 

From the makers of Sesame Street, Bea’s Block is an animated comedy series about compassionate and curious five-year-old Bea and her two best friends, Ty and Lexi. The trio models kindness through friendship and empathy as they embark on playful adventures in their diverse community, Blocktown.

In their five-star review, Common Sense Media recommends Bea’s Block for ages 2+, saying, “This spectacular preschool show proves creativity knows no bounds as it stacks up fun, warmth and wooden wonders ... A lively mix of comedy, kindness and great role models.”  

Showmax is adding a wealth of Sesame Workshop content this July, including Sesame Street S49 on 10 September, S50 on 16 September, and S51 on 24 September. 

Also coming this month

1 September 

Cleaner

2 September
Chuz Mazkhethela S1

4 September
Buffalo Kids | Mr. Bean’s Holiday

8 September
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

9 September
X-Repo S11

10 September
All Hail King Julien S2-3

11 September
Nacho Libre | Night of the Zoopocalypse

12 September
1960 | Free State | Sesame Street ABCs

15 September
Kung Fu Angels | The Fatal Raid | The Postman Fights Back

18 September
Depravity | RMB Starlight Classics 

19 September
This Is Not A Burial, It’s A Resurrection

22 September
Elmo The Musical S1

23 September
The Voices of Victory

25 September
Elevation, Helios

29 September
Ha Molefe S1, Love Hurts, Marked Men: Rule + Shaw, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Heroic Trio

30 September
Banana Air