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The plummiest picks
The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Showmax, DStv Now and Amazon Prime in South Africa.
Go crazy with new seasons of your favourite animated comedies
Big Mouth, South Park, Disenchantment and Archer are back with their trademark cringe-worthiness and un-PC, NSFW shenanigans.
No joy if you’re a Roy: Succession is back and it’s the best thing on TV
“The Roys are a royal family of little pleasure or sparkle,” wrote The New Yorker. And that’s why Succession is so compelling - because when the Roys fail, we may feel like we succeed.
8.1/10
91%
Buckle up for El Camino: you won’t be sorry
Plus, Aaron Paul's amazing two-and-a-half-minute whirlwind of a recap of the Breaking Bad finale!
7.8/10
94%
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Meet the Real Housewives of Johannesburg Season 2
With only two of the RHOJ ladies returning from Season 1, this instalment promises fresh faces and a new brand of drama. Find out who's who before episode 1 lands on Friday, 18 October!
5 reasons to start watching this Forest Whitaker series right now
Godfather of Harlem sees the Oscar winner in his first TV lead, playing infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson.
7.8/10
90%
Grassroots ends with an epic cliffhanger
In the season finale, too many secrets lead to the revelation of another damning truth. Will the feud between the Debeza and Nala family ever end?
Queen Ibanathi is the ultimate shero on #Ifalakhe
She's not just a queen but a woman idealised for her courage, heroism and displaying all the hallmarks of a feminist icon.
Your first look at Rick and Morty Season 4
It's coming to Showmax express from the USA in December 2019!
9.3/10
94%
Fear and loathing in The Twilight Zone – the reboot
Does the reboot of the 1959 classic sci-fi anthology live up to expectations? That depends on if you're asking a die-hard Twilight Zone fan or a Jordan Peele junkie.
5.8/10
74%
Meet Cookie Lyon, the clapback queen of Empire
There are three things you don't mess with when it comes to tough Cookie Lyon: her loyalty, her empire and her family.
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The battle of the binge: Showmax or Netflix?
We pitted the two biggest video streaming services against one another. Hours of TV and one worn-out couch later, this is what we’ve learned.
Get started with streaming in South Africa
Want to get started with streaming movies, series and music? Here’s a basic guide on what’s on offer.
How to stream Showmax on the DStv Explora
Here’s how to stream Showmax using your internet-connected DStv Explora.