Drama

10 shows and movies that make for killer viewing

There’s something about serial killer stories that attracts audiences in droves – and the good news for fans is that there’s plenty of killer viewing on Showmax, Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Giri/Haji

This dark thriller about a Tokyo detective who is sent to London to find his brother, who was involved with the Yakuza, to stave off an all-out mob war has earned 100% in Rotten Tomatoes.

7.9/10 100%

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The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 3

Critics say, "Arguably the best instalment so far, Part 3 builds upon well-developed characters, and a fully realised world and mythology."

7.8/10 85%

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Gen Z is getting into Good Trouble – and loving it

Season 2 of the critically acclaimed and fan-favourite drama Good Trouble hit screens in South Africa at the end of 2019, and keeps attracting new fans with its fun soapiness.

7.5/10 100%

Mrs Fletcher, one of 2019’s top TV shows, was directed by a South African woman

The new HBO series, directed by an all-women team that included Liesl Tommy, is now streaming first on Showmax.

6.7/10 83%

In Season 7, Ray Donovan’s keeping it all in the family

Ray Donovan is classified as a crime drama series, but after seven seasons it’s quite clearly a family drama – with a fairly large side order of crime.

8.3/10 72%

Nymphomaniac (2013)

A self-diagnosed nymphomaniac recounts her sexual exploits to the man who discovers her in an alleyway after being badly beaten.

6.9/10 76%

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This Is Us

Expect new faces and intriguing strangers in the latest season of this smash-hit drama series.

8.7/10 91%

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Ray Donovan S7

Still living in New York, Ray seems determined to be the person his family needs him to be, even turning to a shrink for help. Meanwhile, his brothers are cleaning up their acts too and Bridget faces the reality of married life.

8.3/10 72%

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Why critics adore this little Mexican-American drama about sisterhood

Take your average, mainstream white-hetero-male-dominated TV show, turn 180 degrees, and just keep going. Eventually, you’ll hit Vida, and if you’re lucky, you’ll be home.

7.1/10 100%

Stream these OMG moments in Season 1 of Lockdown

Gear up for the launch of Season 5 of Lockdown on Showmax by catching up on the first four episodes of Season 1 on YouTube.

Fleshing out the second season of Sex Education

Here's what to expect in a whole new season about coming to grips with the ins and outs of sex, arriving on Netflix on Friday, 17 January 2020.

8.3/10 95%

Your first look at Sophie Lichaba in the Lockdown S5 trailer

The most-awarded drama series at last year’s SAFTAs has just released its Season 5 trailer. The hit prison drama has moved from Mzansi Magic and is coming only to Showmax from 30 January 2020.

Where to find Shonda Rhimes series on internet TV in South Africa

Because there's no drama better than a Shondaland drama.

Grace & Frankie has won multiple awards, and it will win your heart too

The sixth season of the beloved comedy-drama returns to Netflix on Wednesday, 15 January. Here's what to expect.

8.3/10 89%

Drama

10 shows and movies that make for killer viewing

Giri/Haji

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 3

Monthly roundups

All new titles on Amazon Prime

All new titles on DStv Now

All new titles on Netflix

All new titles on Showmax

Gen Z is getting into Good Trouble – and loving it

Mrs Fletcher, one of 2019’s top TV shows, was directed by a South African woman

In Season 7, Ray Donovan’s keeping it all in the family

Nymphomaniac (2013)

This Is Us

Ray Donovan S7

Why critics adore this little Mexican-American drama about sisterhood

Stream these OMG moments in Season 1 of Lockdown

Fleshing out the second season of Sex Education

Your first look at Sophie Lichaba in the Lockdown S5 trailer

Where to find Shonda Rhimes series on internet TV in South Africa

Grace & Frankie has won multiple awards, and it will win your heart too

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