What to watch on Amazon Prime

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14 shows and movies based on books

On Amazon Prime, DStv, Netflix, and Showmax

From pen to paper to your screens, these shows and movies are a bibliophile’s dream.

The Underground Railroad

On Amazon Prime

The highly anticipated series about a girl fleeing slavery, starring South Africa's Thuso Mbedu, is now streaming.

7.9/10 97%

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10 spell-binding fantasy period dramas to binge-watch

On Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Showmax

From The Nevers to The Irregulars, here are our favourite fantasy dramas set in alternate eras, and years gone by.

The best, most binge-worthy Amazon Originals to stream in South Africa

On Amazon Prime

Looking for your next TV addiction? You'll definitely find something to love in this bumper list of our favourite Prime Video series.

Them S1

On Amazon Prime

The Emorys move to Compton, but Palmer Drive isn’t what it seems. From Executive Producers Lena Waithe and breakout creator Little Marvin

6.9/10 75%

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12 Western-themed series and movies that push the boundaries

On Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Showmax

Idris Elba in Concrete Cowboy, Thandiwe Newton in Westworld, Jahmil XT Qubeka's Sew The Winter To My Skin, Leo DiCaprio in The Revenant, Tarantino's The Hateful Eight and more.

30+ binge-worthy boxsets to stream online in South Africa

On Amazon Prime, DStv, Netflix, and Showmax

Multiple seasons' worth of episodes of series to suit your every mood, now streaming.

7 nature documentaries to stream with your kids

On Amazon Prime, DStv, Netflix, and Showmax

Living legend Sir David Attenborough says it best: “No one will protect what they don't care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced.”

38 of the best action series to stream

On Amazon Prime, DStv, Netflix, and Showmax

Enjoy some good old skop, skiet en donder? Then these high-octane series should be on your watchlist.

12 movies starring Tom Hanks to watch online

On Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Showmax

From classics like Forrest Gump and Cast Away to his latest role in News of the World, Tom Hanks is in a long list of films on Showmax, Netflix and Prime Video. Here are our favourites.

Stream 9 of the 2021 Golden Globe Award winners

On Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Showmax

The winning shows and movies you'll find on streaming services in South Africa include I Know This Much Is True on Showmax and Schitt's Creek on Netflix.

7 of the best Amazon Original movies to stream on Prime Video

On Amazon Prime

Wondering what to watch with your new Prime Video subscription? Here's a guide to the creme de la creme of Amazon Original films.

Borat’s latest outing is a circus of a mockumentary

On Amazon Prime

This brash, confrontational style of comedy isn't for everyone, but the movie's satirical edge and political heft make it a worthwhile watch.

6.9/10 85%

American Gods S3

On Amazon Prime and DStv

Ex-convict Shadow Moon is employed by the mysterious Mr Wednesday, on the cusp of a terrible war between the old gods and the new.

7.8/10 73%

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Your anti-Christmas binge list, and not a Santa to be seen

On Amazon Prime, DStv, Netflix, and Showmax

All these Christmas movies aren't inspiring the smallest bit of seasonal joy. Grinch out with us, with these hand-picked, non-Christmas-sy series and movies.

Amazon Prime

14 shows and movies based on books

The Underground Railroad

10 spell-binding fantasy period dramas to binge-watch

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Coming soon to Showmax

The best, most binge-worthy Amazon Originals to stream in South Africa

Them S1

12 Western-themed series and movies that push the boundaries

30+ binge-worthy boxsets to stream online in South Africa

7 nature documentaries to stream with your kids

38 of the best action series to stream

12 movies starring Tom Hanks to watch online

Stream 9 of the 2021 Golden Globe Award winners

7 of the best Amazon Original movies to stream on Prime Video

Borat’s latest outing is a circus of a mockumentary

American Gods S3

Your anti-Christmas binge list, and not a Santa to be seen