by Showmax can do no wrong lately, not only did were they available in South Africa before Netflix, the company has also recently passed the 10 million views milestone, an impressive feat for a service which is less than a year old.
Showing no signs of slowing down, the company is adding some of your favourite shows and movies to their content lineup in August.
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Mr. Robot Season 1
From the producers of True Detective, Mr. Robot follows Elliot, a young and brilliant programmer who has perfected the art of computer hacking.
Cast: Rami Malek, Christian Slater
Planned Release Date: 05/08
Downton Abbey Season 6
We return to the sumptuous setting of Downton Abbey for the sixth and final season of this internationally acclaimed hit drama series.
Cast: Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan
Planned Release Date: 01/08
The Late Late Show With James Corden Season 2
Season 2 of the Emmy-nominated late night talk show returns with episodes fresh from the US including all the viral Carpool Karaoke segments with superstar celebrities.
Cast: James Corden
Planned Release Date: Daily
Hustle Season 1
A motley group of London con artists pull off a series of daring and intricate stings.
Cast: Robert Glenister, Robert Vaughn, Rob Jarvis, Adrian Lester
Planned Release Date: 08/08
The Office Season 1 – Season 2
A hilarious mockumentary about a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behaviour and tedium. Starring the comedy genius Steve Carell.
Cast: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Planned Release Date: 10/08
Switched at Birth Season 1 – Season 4
Two teenage girls’ lives are turned upside down when they find out they were switched at birth.
Cast: Katie Leclerc, Vanessa Marano
Planned Release Date: 12/08
The Affair Season 2
A struggling novelist and a young waitress strike up an extramarital relationship that promises to forever change the course of their lives.
Cast: Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Joshua Jackson, Maura Tierney
Planned Release Date: 15/08
Ballers Season 1
A comedy drama centered around a group of football players and their families, friends and handlers.
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Rob Corddry
Planned Release Date: 17/08
The Flash Season 1
Barry Allen wakes up nine months after he was struck by lightning and discovers that the bolt gave him the power of super-speed. Barry becomes “The Flash” and fights crime in Central City.
Cast: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Tom Cavanagh
Planned Release Date: 19/08
Shameless Season 5
We join the dysfunctional Gallagher family for a fifth season. Dad is a drunk and his six children have to do what they can do cope with the hardships of life.
Cast: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Ethan Cutkosky
Planned Release Date: 19/08
The Following Season 3
A brilliant and charismatic psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers following his every command.
Cast: Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy
Planned Release Date: 22/08
The Big Bang Theory Season 8
We join Leonard, Sheldon and their equally socially awkward friends, Wolowitz and Koothrappali for an eighth season – not forgetting their beautiful, aspiring actress neighbour Penny.
Cast: Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco
Planned Release Date: 22/08
Shades of Blue Season 1
Harlee Santos, a single mother and New York police officer, is forced to work in the FBI’s anti-corruption task force while dealing with her own financial problems.
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Ray Liotta
Planned Release Date: 24/08
House of Lies Season 3
Armed with sharp suits, quick wit and a remarkable skill for persuasion, the brilliant Marty and his winning team charm corporate fat cats into closing huge deals while spending a fortune.
Cast: Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell
Planned Release Date: 26/08
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 3
Jake Peralta, an immature but talented NYPD detective in Brooklyn’s 99th Precinct, comes into immediate conflict with his new commanding officer.
Cast: Andy Samberg, Dirk Blocker
Planned Release Date: 26/08
Everybody Loves Raymond Season 1 – Season 9
The comical everyday life of a successful sports columnist and his dysfunctional family.
Cast:Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts
Planned Release Date: 29/08
*Release Dates May Vary
Game of Thrones Season 6
Jon Snow’s corpse is found by Ser Davos. Thorne assumes command of the Watch. At Winterfell, Ramsay mourns for Myranda, while Sansa and Theon escape through the woods.
Cast: Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage
Planned Release Date: 31/08
