1 August 2018
New series on Showmax KE in August
From the latest season of Vikings to British miniseries Dark Angel, about one of England’s first serial killers, and the final episodes of Younger, Season 5, there are so many new series to add to your watchlist in August. Check out the full list below.
HBO’s Succession | Exclusive to Showmax
Logan Roy has built a powerful company and must choose which of his children will take it over. But not everyone is happy with his plans… Due on Monday, 6 August
Younger S5, episodes 5 to 12 | First on Showmax
Now that Charles knows Liza’s secret, what does the future hold for them, and for Empirical? Find out in the remaining episodes of the brand-new season. Episodes 5 to 8 landed on 1 August, with the remaining episodes arriving on Wednesday, 29 August. Watch now »
Alone Together | First on Showmax
LA is a tough town, but two friends have each others’ backs in this new comedy drama about reaching for your dreams while being a perfect 6. Watch now »
Reverie | First on Showmax
Dreams and reality mix in Reverie, a new virtual reality game. But when its players get stuck there, one woman is their only hope. Due Monday, 13 August
Vikings, S5
The Vikings saga moves from Ragnar to his sons, who are slowly conquering the known world. Meanwhile, Floki is on a quest to find Asgard, home of the gods. Watch now »
Dark Angel
Mary Ann Cotton would do anything to escape her life in a small mining town, even murder. Experience the dark tale of one of England’s most notorious serial killers… Watch now »
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World
Kevin is a total loser and hits rock bottom when he moves in with his sister. Then he learns he’s supposed to save the world in this hilarious new sitcom. Watch now »
Blood & Oil, S1
It’s all or nothing for a young couple who move to become rich on oil. But they face a ruthless oil tycoon set on taking everything they have… Due Monday, 20 August.
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Lorcia Cooper Kumalo from Red Ink on her intentions when choosing roles
SAFTA winner Lorcia Cooper Kumalo talks about her role as Detective Morapedi in Red Ink and her intentions when choosing roles.
Red Ink Season 1 episode 8 recap: Till we meet again
In the finale of Red Ink, Lucy learns the shocking news about Napoleon, evoking complex emotions. All the episodes are now streaming.
The Mommy Club S2 episode 6 recap: How to keep hustling
In episode 6 of The Mommy Club, Nozipho and Nunurai discuss business, while Hermajesty treats her daughter to a car shopping spree. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.
Former SAPS profiler on the murder that “stands out the most”
Former SAPS head profiler Dr Gérard Labuschagne discusses the true-crime documentary Original Sin: My Son The Killer, noting it as the most troubling case in his career.