Binge-Worthy Series Coming to Showmax This January!

Showmax is turning up the heat with an electrifying lineup of top-tier series to kickstart your 2025 binge-watching goals. From the return of The Real Housewives of Lagos for a third season, brimming with drama, glamour, and bold personalities, to the Gen Z-world in Under the Influence, and international hits like The Day of the Jackal and Yellowstone, there’s no better way to ease into the new year than with Showmax’s must-watch lineup.

 

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF LAGOS S3 | FROM 13 JANUARY 2025

The Real Housewives of Lagos returns to Showmax this January for an extravagant third season filled with drama, glamour, and bold personalities. 

 

Fan favorites Laura Ikeji Kanu, Mariam Timmer, and Carolyna Hutchings are back, joined by newcomers Dabota Lawson, a celebrated beauty entrepreneur; Adeola “Diadem” Adeyemi, a beauty mogul and influencer; and Sophia Momodu, a media personality and humanitarian. 

 

This season promises even more excitement as these dynamic women light up the screen with their unique flair and captivating stories. Watch The Real Housewives of Lagos S3 from Monday, 13 January on Showmax

Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream here

 

UNDER THE INFLUENCE | FROM 24 JANUARY 

 

Written and directed by Wande Thomas, alongside a talented team of writers, this Gen Z-focused series explores the chaotic, viral life of Dami, a young graduate navigating Lagos as a newcomer.

 

Dami, a third-class university graduate, accidentally becomes a social media sensation after posting a rant about his overbearing millennial brother. Overnight, he is thrust into the celebrity lifestyle, exposing him to its glamorous yet deceptive underbelly. Forced to navigate a world of lights, cameras, and deception, Dami’s journey is as unpredictable as it is compelling.

 

Watch the trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZFBXDsUq_I

 

CHETA M S2| STREAM NOW 

 

The series continues the love story of Adanna (Oluchi Amajuoyi) and Nnanna (Kingsley Nwachukwu), whose bond is challenged by the conflict between the kingdoms of Mgberi, ruled by the tyrannical King Jideofor (Kalu Ikeagwu), and Ajaani, led by the cunning Nze Ezeugo (Nonso Odogwu). 

 

Their love faces opposition from the spiritual shaman Ojigijaga (Jsmile Uhuru) and a web of envy, desire, and political intrigue.

 

Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/wm_we1pYuY4 

 

Stream all episodes of season one here

 

The award-winning drama Wura continues in January with new episodes, promising riveting plotlines. Viewers will be plunged into the gripping world of Wura, where power, betrayal, and dark secrets collide in the most exciting series finale. Also in January, customers can stream new episodes of the compelling drama series, Princess on the Hill every Thursday. 

 

Lovers of international movie series are in for a treat with these exciting new additions to Showmax. 

 

THE DAY OF THE JACKAL | MONDAYS FROM 13 JANUARY

 

The biggest Sky Original ever, The Day of the Jackal reimagines Frederick Forsyth’s classic novel in a modern-day setting.

 

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne stars as the enigmatic assassin, with Lashana Lynch as Bianca, the determined British intelligence officer on his trail.

With an 85% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a second season already confirmed, this exhilarating series is hailed by Variety as “a breathless adventure until the very end.”

 

Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/EUb_04MdnMI

 

POWER BOOK II: GHOST S4 | BINGE FROM 17 JANUARY 

 

The critically acclaimed Power spin-off, Ghost, follows Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.) as he navigates the criminal underworld to protect his loved ones. This fourth and final season, featuring Michael Ealy as Detective Don Carter, became Starz’s most-watched show, averaging 10.5 million viewers and breaking records among Black households in the USA.

 

Ghost won 13 awards, including the 2024 Impact Award from the African American Film Critics Association, multiple NAACP Image Awards, and accolades for directing and editing. The Power universe has captivated viewers, amassing over 1.6 billion hours of watch time.

 

Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/unG-YSP1Xj8

 

YELLOWSTONE S5 PART B | BINGE FROM 17 JANUARY

 

Hailed as “the biggest hit on cable TV” by The Hollywood Reporter, Yellowstone follows a Montana ranching family fiercely defending their land from enemies, Indigenous communities, and ambitious developers.

Co-created by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan, the neo-Western boasts an 8.7/10 IMDb rating. The franchise has inspired acclaimed spinoffs like 1923, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, also available on Showmax.

Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/3tZ7AEoC8zk

Customers can now stream Law & Order Season 23, which delves into a campus murder while tackling the complex issue of free speech versus hate speech at a university.

Found Season 2 and Laid Season 1 will be available to stream starting from 10 January and 17 January respectively. Additional series coming to Showmax this January include The Sx Lives of College Girls Season 3 and Transplant, both available to stream from Monday, 27 January.

Visit www.showmax.com/ng or download the Showmax app to register and subscribe today for as low as N1,600 for mobile.