These 5 shows are coming first to Showmax in July 2023

New shows have just come to Showmax in the first couple of weeks of July and today we share the series only available on Showmax.

Somebody Somewhere S2 | First on Showmax | 10 July

Comedian and singer Bridget Everett was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award as Sam in Somebody Somewhere, a critically acclaimed HBO Original comedy series she also executive produces alongside the likes of the Duplass brothers. It’s one of Rotten Tomatoes’ most anticipated series of 2023 and one of the American Film Institute’s TV Programs of the Year for 2023.

Bad Behaviour | First on Showmax | Binge from 21 July

Bel-Air S2 | Two episodes on Monday from 24 July

Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As his two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.

Season 2 of the Peacock Original picks up with Will at a crossroads in his life as a new figure comes into his life who challenges what he’s learned in Bel-Air, even as he tries to rebuild the trust that was broken at the end of last season.

Boasting a 90% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Bel-Air won Outstanding Drama Series at the 2022 Black Reel Awards, where its breakout star, Jabari Banks, was up for Best Actor as Will.

Fans of the original series will be thrilled to see Tatyana Ali, who originally played Ashley Banks, joining the series this season as Mrs Hughes, Ashley’s English literature teacher at Bel-Air Academy.

Peacock has already renewed Bel-Air for a third season.

Minx S2 | 2 Episodes a week from 24 July | First on Showmax

Set in 1970s Los Angeles, Minx follows Joyce, an earnest young feminist (Ophelia Lovibond from Feel Good and Elementary) who joins forces with low-rent publisher Doug (Critics’ Choice nominee Jake Johnson from New Girl) to create the first erotic magazine for women.

Season 2 picks up as Doug and Joyce sell Bottom Dollar to a retired shipping magnate and Minx becomes a commercial success. Under new leadership, Doug struggles to maintain his control within Bottom Dollar while Joyce loses sight of her core beliefs as she rises to stardom. As our Bottom Dollar misfits go mainstream, they start to question who they’re becoming and what they really want from this newfound success.

Fifteen-Love | First on Showmax | 25 July

From the production company behind Vigil and Line of Duty, Fifteen-Love tells the story of tennis prodigy Justine Pearce, a one-time rising star whose sudden success at 17 took her and her coach, Glenn Lapthorn, to the quarterfinals of the French Open. But five years on from a devastating injury that cut her career short, Justine makes an explosive allegation against her former coach …

Newcomer Ella Lily Hyland and Empire Award winner Aidan Turner (Ross Poldark in Poldark, and Kili in The Hobbit movies) co-star, alongside the likes of BAFTA nominee Anna Chancellor (Pennyworth, The Watch), Steffan Rhodri (House of the Dragon, Steeltown Murders), Elizabeth Berrington (The Responder, Spencer, In Bruges), and Amar Chadha-Patel (The Third Day, Willow).

Showmax is available for no extra charge if you are a DStv Premium customer. Otherwise, you pay half on other packages. Also available for as little as USD2.99 as standalone.