3 January 2019
What to watch on Showmax: 4 January 2019
Here are the series, movies, documentaries and kids’ shows that have already launched on Showmax in January.
International series
HBO’s Room 104 S2 | First on Showmax
When you enter Room 104, you don’t know what will happen next or if you’ll ever return… This new season brings a fresh anthology of terrifying, funny, strange and macabre tales, each episode a unique experience. Watch now »
The Bold Type S2 | First on Showmax
Things are going well: Jane’s first major article is published, Sutton can see if anything happens with Richard and Kat is changing attitudes around her. But this new season isn’t going to stay so polite… Watch now »
Cloud 9 is back after being destroyed in a tornado. It’s time to restock the superstore, only nobody told the staff the doors are opening soon! Then there is that kiss between Jonah and Amy – don’t miss this hilarious new season. Watch now »
For all the series added to the platform in January, read this post.
https://stories.showmax.com/13-new-series-on-showmax-in-january/
International movies
Image: NBC
He’s an ogre who just wants to be left alone and the local ruler agrees – if he goes to rescue a princess. If that’s not bad enough for Shrek, his sidekick is a very annoying talking donkey in this modern animation classic. Watch now »
Documentaries
Image: Gravitas
Every day police officers put themselves between us and the criminals trying to cripple our communities. It’s dangerous work and can often cost them their lives. This documentary takes a look at that ultimate sacrifice. Watch now »
Step into the harrowing world of life and death in the justice system. From profiling people on death row to the struggle between guilt and innocence in the courts, this series goes where few ever dare to. Watch now »
For all the documentaries added in January, read this post.
https://stories.showmax.com/9-documentaries-on-showmax-in-january/
Kids’ shows
Image: Zodiak Kids
Join Mister Maker as he gets an idea, grabs some crafts and starts making things. Joined by his friends, the shapes, and plenty of songs, this show for preschoolers is creative, engaging and lots of fun. Watch now »
Image: 9 Story
He’d rather be napping, but Garfield and his friends are recruited to fight the evil Vetvix in another dimension. If they don’t, she will conquer their world and all its lasagna! Watch 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.