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26 September 2019
What’s new on Showmax in October 2019
We hope you have prepared a hot beverage and are sitting comfortably, because it’s going to take a while for us to tell you about all the new stuff coming to Showmax this month. With an unprecedented 25 new series plus massive South African titles and movies you’ve been dying to see, October is one for the books.
Here are our highlights, followed by the listing by date. Do note that dates and titles are subject to change.
Harlots S3 | First on Showmax | 1 October 2019
Margaret is in chains and Lydia is vanquished and in an asylum. Can the Wells girls finally free themselves of their mother’s feud? They’re helped by allies such as Lady Fitz – but there are new enemies to be made, too.
Sweetbitter S2 | First on Showmax | 1 October 2019
Tess experiences new challenges as she delves deeper into the New York restaurant business. Romance is in the air, but things are rarely as simple as they seem.
Strange Angel S2 | First on Showmax | 1 October 2019
The US is fully engaged in World War II, transforming Jack’s rocketry work into a lucrative business. While Jack’s career takes off, he and his wife Susan’s devotion to their new occult religion grows.
The Mayans S1-2 | First on Showmax | 1 October 2019
In this spin-off of Sons of Anarchy, a once-promising young Mexican-American man is driven to become a member of the Mayans motorcycle gang by his desire for vengeance. The whole of Season 1 and the first four episodes of Season 2 land on 1 October, with new episodes starting at S2 episode 5 coming every week express from the US from 2 October.
The Twilight Zone | Weekly episodes | 11 October 2019
Academy Award-winner Jordan Peele hosts this Emmy-nominated re-imagining of one of the most iconic series of all time. The classic anthology explores various tales of science fiction, mystery and horror. An ensemble cast stars.
Succession S2 | First on Showmax | 14 October 2019
Since Kendall’s betrayal in Season 1, it’s anyone’s guess who Logan will select as his successor at Waystar Royco. The Roys meet their liberal counterparts as Logan attempts to orchestrate his biggest acquisition yet.
Godfather of Harlem | Weekly episodes | 15 October 2019
Crime boss Bumpy Johnson returns to Harlem after a decade in prison to find the neighbourhood in shambles and the Italian mafia controlling the streets. Based on a true story.
South Park S23 | Weekly episodes | 17 October 2019
This season, South Park reaches a huge milestone: the 300th episode! Find out what Kenny, Cartman, Stan, Kyle and all the other colourful characters are up to. This is the uncensored version, so make sure the kids are in bed.
HBO’s Watchmen | Weekly episodes | 21 October 2019
Who watches the Watchmen? This is the central question in this dark superhero series based on the underground graphic novel set in an alternate modern era where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws. This highly anticipated series lands on Showmax and DStv Now express from the US.
Ifalakhe S1 | Weekly episodes | 6 October 2019
As King Khombindlela leads his warriors into a fateful battle, both his wives give birth to sons. But when a prophet declares that one son is his rightful heir and the other is evil, the King has an impossible decision to make.
Trackers | Weekly episodes | 27 October 2019
The six-part series is based on Deon Meyer’s book of the same name. It weaves together different storylines about black rhinos, the CIA, diamond smuggling, organised crime and a terrorist plot to attack Cape Town.
The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S2 | Weekly episodes | 18 October 2019
The first season of the hit reality show based on the international franchise had us hooked. The good news is that there’s a whole new season coming. Expect more drama, laughter, backstabbing and some new faces.
Series to binge while you wait
What else is on?
Here are all the series, movies, documentaries, local content and kids’ shows that will launch in October. Our Plum Picks are in bold.
1 October 2019
- Harlots S3
- The Mayans S1-2
- American Housewife S1-2
- Atlanta S1-2
- The Strain S1-4
- Outcast S1-2
- Empire S1-5
- Sons of Anarchy S1-7
- Six S2
Sweetbitter S2
Strange Angel S2
Safe Haven (2013)
Jodi Picoult’s Salem Falls (2012)
I Know Where Lizzie Is (2016)
Flowers in the Attic (2014)
Petals in the Wind (2014)
If There Be Thorns (2015)
Seeds of Yesterday (2015)
Disney’s Shake It Up S1-3
Disney’s The Evermoor Chronicles
Jesus: His Life
Whitney (2015)
Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart (2016)
Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story (2015)
2 October 2019
- The Mayans S2, episode 5 – new episodes arrive weekly
3 October 2019
- Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (2017)
Papillon (2017)
School of Rock S1-2
Dominee Thienie
Kom Ons Kamp S2
Touching Base Ti
Touching Base Switzz
Touching Base Migos
4 October 2019
- Modern Family S1-8
6 October 2019
- Ifalakhe S1 – new episodes arrive weekly
7 October 2019
- The Republic S1
- Criminal Minds S1-13
One For The Money (2012)
Wedding Planner Mystery (2014)
Finding Your Feet (2017)
Kom Ons Braai S13
10 October 2019
- Braven (2018)
- Rampage (2018)
Chappaquiddick (2018)
Escape From Mr Lemoncello’s Library
Fort Boyard: Ultimate Challenge S5-6
Glam Guru S13-15
Snow Queen – Zulu version
11 October 2019
- The Twilight Zone – new episodes arrive weekly
- Wayward Pines S1-2
- Da Vinci’s Demons S1-3
- American Horror Story S1-7
14 October 2019
- Corporate S1
- Succession S2
- Empire S1-5
- Why We Hate
Teachers S1
All Night
Based On A True Story (2017)
Hairbrained (2013)
Rocky Balboa (2006)
Rocky III (1982)
Rocky IV (1985)
Rocky V (1990)
Fargo (1996)
Kheth’omthandyo S1
15 October 2019
- Godfather of Harlem – new episodes arrive weekly
17 October 2019
- Boer Soek ‘n Vrou S12 – new episodes arrive weekly
- The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S2 – new episodes arrive weekly
- South Park S23 – new episodes arrive weekly
- Survivor SA S7: Island of Secrets
Behind The Story S2
Rufus
Rufus 2
Please Stand By (2017)
Duck Duck Goose (2018)
The Terminator (1984)
18 October 2019
- Better Things S1-2
21 October 2019
- HBO’s Watchmen
- The Mayor S1
Hereditary
Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters
Child’s Play (1998)
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
24 October 2019
Hell Fest (2018)
The Meg (2018)
27 October 2019
- Trackers S1
28 October 2019
- The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)
- Get Shorty (1995)
The Hollow Point (2016)
31 October 2019
- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)
Adrift (2018)
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