22 January 2018
Loved Tali’s Wedding Diary? Watch these shows next.
You absolutely loved Tali’s Wedding Diary and smashed all eight episodes it in one sitting, right? But now you got that binge-watch withdrawal and you’re hankering for another show to get stuck into. That’s exactly why we put this list together, to give you five more shows that are most worthy of the binge. Check them out below.
Big Little Lies S1
Against the backdrop of an unsolved murder mystery, dark secrets and rivalries spill to the surface stirring up the perfect life in a quiet little town. Watch now »
The Magicians S1-5
Students at a magic school realise that magic is real and dangerous to humanity and must do everything in their power to fight the monsters it unleashes. Watch now »
Trackers
The five-part series is based on Deon Meyer’s book of the same name. It weaves together different storylines about black rhinos, the CIA, diamond smuggling, organised crime and a terrorist plot to attack Cape Town. Watch now »
Original African stories by local talent
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.
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. Two episodes now streaming, and the remaining two episodes land on 22 March 2024 on Showmax.
The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Koek S1
The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.
Ekhaya Backpackers S1
Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers, with new episodes every Thursday.
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.
Youngins S1
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins, with three new episodes every week.
Sadau Sisters S1
Rahma, Zainab, Aisha, and Fatima Sadau pull back the curtain on their family, fame, and lifestyle. Stream now on Showmax.
The Winning Ticket, a Showmax Original
Youngins S1 episodes 1-20 recap
More Mzansi gold
The Mommy Club S2 episode 9 recap: Mrs Mops’ launch event
In episode 9 of The Mommy Club, Mrs Mops launches her skincare range and Barbra and Mantshi make amends. New episodes every Monday.
The Real Housewives of Durban S4: No apology for Ameigh
In episode 11 of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 4, wounds are opened when Ameigh finally hears the infamous Zama recording.
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 Real Housewives of Durban, The Mommy Club, Sports Wives, Widows Unveiled and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.