July 2025 promises to be an exceptional month for Showmax subscribers, featuring an impressive lineup of acclaimed international series, gripping local productions, and award-winning documentaries.
From the scandalous historical drama Mary & George starring Oscar winner Julianne Moore, to the gritty Johannesburg crime thriller Code 13, viewers can expect a diverse range of high-quality content.
The month also brings highly anticipated premieres like the Stephen King adaptation The Institute, the Dexter prequel series Original Sin, and the nature documentary The Americas narrated by Tom Hanks.
Whether you’re drawn to true crime with The ABC Killer and Last Call, seeking thrills with Duster and The Nazi Cartel, or looking for compelling drama with Matlock and Found, July’s programming showcases Showmax’s commitment to delivering both critically acclaimed international hits and compelling local storytelling that reflects the best of global television.
Here are 12 Series You Can Stream on Showmax in July 2025
1. Mary & George – Binge from Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on Showmax
Emmy-nominated limited series Mary & George brings scandalous 17th-century court intrigue to life under the direction of South African auteur Oliver Hermanus (Living, Moffie).
Starring Oscar winner Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine (The Idea of You), the series follows Mary Villiers and her son George, who rise to power through seduction, manipulation, and murder — all aimed at England’s King James I.
Based on a true story, Mary & George was named Rotten Tomatoes’ fifth best anthology or limited series of 2024. The Guardian called it “audacious” and “magnificent,” giving it a perfect 5-star rating.
Watch the trailer for the series below:
2. Code 13 Season 1 – Binge from Monday, 7 July 2025 on Showmax
Set in Johannesburg, Code 13 follows detective Bheki Ndlovu (SAFTA winner Zolisa Xaluva) on a high-stakes mission to recapture six of the city’s most dangerous criminals after a daring escape.
Produced by Seriti Films (Gomora), the series features an impressive local cast including Lunathi Mampofu, Zikhona Bali, Saint Seseli, Thami Mngqolo, and Kenneth Nkosi.
Watch the trailer for Code 13 below:
3. Duster Season 1 – Binge on Showmax from Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Created by JJ Abrams and LaToya Morgan, Duster is a high-octane crime drama set in the 1970s. Josh Holloway plays a getaway driver who crosses paths with the FBI’s first Black woman agent, played by Rachel Hilson, as they take on a powerful crime family.
With a 92% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, Duster has been described by Mashable as “an absolute joyride.”
Watch the trailer below:
4. Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York – Binge from Thursday, 10 July 2025 on Showmax
This chilling HBO docuseries examines the case of a serial killer targeting gay men in 1990s New York — and how institutional bias hindered justice. With a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the series was named Best LGBTQ TV Documentary at the 2024 Dorian Awards.
South African Oscar winner Charlize Theron is among the executive producers.
Watch the trailer below:
5. The Nazi Cartel – Binge on Showmax from Thursday, 10 July 2025
The Nazi Cartel explores the real-life alliance between a Nazi war criminal, a Bolivian drug lord, and the CIA in 1980 — an unholy trinity that helped shape the cocaine trade of the modern era.
Directed by Emmy winner Justin Webster, the series debuted in competition at CannesSeries and is as chilling as it is eye-opening.
Watch the series trailer below:
6. My Brother’s Keeper Season 2 – Binge on Showmax from 11 July, 2025
Season 2 of My Brother’s Keeper returns with more family drama, betrayal, and power struggles. The telenovela was one of the most-streamed shows on DStv Stream in 2024 and received multiple SAFTA nominations.
The cast includes Wiseman Mncube, Rosemary Zimu, and Sdumo Mtshali, who won Best Actor at the National Film & TV Awards.
Watch the series trailer below:
7. The Institute Season 1 – Streaming on Showmax from 14 July, 2025
Based on the Stephen King novel, The Institute tells the story of kidnapped children with supernatural abilities trapped in a sinister facility. Starring Joe Freeman, Ben Barnes, and Mary-Louise Parker, the series is directed by Emmy winner Jack Bender (Lost, Game of Thrones).
Watch the series trailer below:
8. The Americas Season 1 – Binge from Thursday, 17 July 2025 on Showmax
Narrated by Tom Hanks and scored by Hans Zimmer, The Americas is a breathtaking nature documentary from the creators of Planet Earth.
With a strong Rotten Tomatoes rating and praise for its groundbreaking cinematography, this is a must-watch for nature lovers.
Watch the series trailer below:
9. The ABC Killer – Streaming on Showmax from 22 July, 2025
South Africa’s most prolific serial killer is the focus of this original documentary, directed by Jasyn Howes. Featuring real locations and interviews with investigators, journalists, and profilers, The ABC Killer revisits a terrifying chapter of true crime history.
10. Matlock Season 1 – Streaming on Showmax from 23 July, 2025
In this reboot of the classic series, Kathy Bates stars as a retired lawyer rejoining the workforce. Matlock scored a rare 100% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was one of the most-watched shows of 2024.
Created by Jennie Snyder Urman (Jane the Virgin), the series has already been renewed for a second season.
Watch the series trailer below:
11. Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 – Streaming on Showmax from 30 July 2025
Set 15 years before the iconic original series, Dexter: Original Sin follows a young Dexter Morgan discovering his dark urges. Patrick Gibson stars alongside Christian Slater, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Patrick Dempsey, with Michael C Hall returning as the voice of Dexter’s inner monologue.
You can also binge all eight seasons of the original Dexter on Showmax from Friday, 4 July.
Watch the series trailer below:
12. Found Season 2 Batch 3 – Binge from Thursday, 31 July 2025 on Showmax
The second season of Found returns with answers to some of the show’s biggest mysteries. Shanola Hampton continues to shine as recovery specialist Gabi Mosely, with Mark-Paul Gosselaar delivering a standout performance as the sinister Sir.
Nominated for multiple Critics Choice, GLAAD, and Saturn Awards, Found remains one of NBC’s strongest performers on Peacock.
Watch the series trailer below:
Well, there you have it, 12 series you can stream on Showmax in July 2025. Which series are you looking forward to the most? Leave a comment below and let me know.
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