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The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Showmax, DStv Now and Amazon Prime in South Africa.
Barry’s back for a second act
Starring Bill Hader in an Emmy-winning role as the war vet-turned-hitman-turned-wannabe-actor, this HBO comedy has been hailed as ”a must-see tour-de-force”.
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Escape at Dannemora: like Prison Break, except it’s the real deal
Wanna learn how to bust outta jail? Don't worry, you won’t need a bodysuit of tattoos. You won’t need to forge alliances with other unsavoury convicts. You won’t even need pants…
South African actress Kim Engelbrecht talks everything Flash!
Watkykjy picked her brain on what it means to work with the likes of Kevin Smith and Tom Cavanagh, and how she played both a super-evil villain and a brainy tech genius.
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Fleabag is back and it’s a hot mess on avo toast. We love it.
She tries to be good. She works out. Attends excruciating family gatherings. And she's met a nice man. But she has no idea how to life a good life, really.
8.4/10
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5 things to know about Chernobyl before streaming the HBO miniseries
The critically acclaimed series about one of the worst “unnatural” disasters in history is now streaming.
9.6/10
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Girls just wanna have fun, but life goes on…
Because watching someone’s life go to pieces in a drama is sad, but in an animated sitcom, it’s cathartic.
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A testament to the newspapermen of old
HBO’s 2018 documentary Breslin And Hamill: Deadline Artists has been called a “eulogy for journalism” and a “love letter to the glory days of newspapers”.
8.2/10
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HBO has your next TV addiction in the era of AGoT
That's shorthand for After Game of Thrones, obviously. These 10 shows will get you through this dark and difficult time.
“Why do you think I came all this way?”
The 73rd and final episode of Game of Thrones was called The Iron Throne. Here are HBO's images of some of the most poignant moments.
5 unmissable South African documentaries
These memorable films offer a window into some of the events, conspiracies and cultural moments that have shaped our collective psyche.
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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.
How to download with the DStv Now app
Get the DStv Now app on smartphone or tablet, connect to Wi-Fi and download shows to watch offline later.