We look back at some of this year’s most eye-catching shows and why they should be on your schedule.
Donkerbos
Showmax’s tense and eerie crime thriller, Donkerbos, stunned audiences with exceptional cinematography and a mystery you couldn’t take your eyes off for a second.
When the bodies of six children are discovered in the woods, a troubled detective begins her manhunt and uncovers more and more secrets once she starts pulling the right threads.
The series received a SAFTA for Best Achievement in Directing – TV Drama and quickly became one of the most talked-about South African shows of 2023.
Shaka iLembe
After six years of production, which included consulting several historians, academics, and family descendants, Shaka iLembe was finally aired to the delight of audiences.
Set in the 1700s, the series tells the story of Africa’s most iconic king from childhood to adulthood and depicts his relentless fight for the throne. Shaka iLembe delivers an unforgettable, epic drama that ticks every box and fully justifies the long wait with incredible attention to detail.
Rosemary’s Hitlist
Rosemary’s Hitlist is another captivating docuseries from Showmax following the success of Devilsdorp and Steinheist.
Former police officer Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu was arrested in 2021 and ultimately found guilty on six counts of murder in addition to fraud, attempted murder, and incitement to commit murder.
Rosemary’s Hitlist set a new record for the most first-day views on Showmax of any docuseries to launch on the platform and dishes up nail-biting tension for true crime fanatics.
Outlaws
This brand-new modern Western is as unique as it is engaging.
Two families, one known for cattle-farming and the other for cattle-raiding, declare war on each other and as time goes on this battle becomes bloodier and a lot more complicated.
Outlaws is brought to life by the minds behind multi-award-winning shows like The River and The Republic.
Hartklop
Hartklop is an intense hospital drama inspired by real-life cases that bring the highs and lows of the medical world to the forefront.
With a stellar cast and truly heartbreaking storylines, Hartklop takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster they won’t want to get off of.
Adulting
This new comedy drama follows four friends with a strong and long-lasting bond as they lean on each other to navigate the pitfalls of modern adulthood despite their lives taking them in very different directions.
The first season of Adulting set a new record for the most first-day views on Showmax of any drama series, well ahead of international hits and multi-Emmy-nominated shows like Succession, The Last of Us, and The White Lotus. Season 2 will be launching in December 2023 and will soon be available on the Multichoice Studios web page.
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