The holidays are here, and there’s no better time to curl up and indulge in top-tier entertainment. With Showmax Holiday Tree-ts for You, you can enjoy an incredible lineup of shows. From movies to series, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Make your holidays even more memorable with these must-watch Showmax picks!
BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE
The Bad Boys are back with the fourth installment, blending thrilling action and outrageous comedy with a fresh twist as Miami’s finest find themselves on the run.
Starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence alongside a stellar supporting cast, including Jacob Scipio and Vanessa Hudgens, the film has become South Africa’s third-biggest box office hit of 2024.
Critics praise the dynamic duo’s chemistry and the skilled direction of Adil & Bilall, proving the series still has plenty of life.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRFY_Fesa9Q
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS S1-2
The Emmy-nominated Star Trek: Strange New Worlds docks on Showmax this month, delivering a 98% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes—the franchise’s highest.
A prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, it follows Captain Pike, Spock, and Number One on galaxy-spanning adventures aboard the USS Enterprise.
Praised for recapturing Star Trek’s spirit of discovery, the series has earned multiple accolades, including Critics Choice nominations for Best Drama Series and acting nods for its stellar cast.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL4iCAB6MFo
SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE S3 | BINGE FROM 20 DECEMBER
The third and final season of HBO’s Somebody Somewhere sees Sam (Bridget Everett) navigating life’s changes, from her job at the local bar to her friends and family’s milestones, including her best friend Joel finding love and her sister Trish’s quirky business success.
The critically acclaimed comedy boasts 100% Rotten Tomatoes ratings across all seasons, with accolades like a Peabody Award and a Critics Choice nomination for Everett. As Awards Watch puts it, the final season cements the show as one of the decade’s greats.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/GbDPAhhrLaI
SON OF A CRITCH S3 | BINGE FROM 23 DECEMBER
Season 3 of Son of a Critch follows 14-year-old Mark as he navigates the challenges of his senior year in elementary school.
Set in 1980s Newfoundland and based on Mark Critch’s memoir, this coming-of-age comedy blends humor and heart as young Mark uses his wit to fit in.
The series stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, creator Mark Critch, and Malcolm McDowell, earning seven Canadian Screen Award nominations and maintaining a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqFD_adz46Q
AFRICAN COMEDY NIGHT | WATCH ON 24, 25 AND 26 DECEMBER
African Comedy Night is a three-day comedy extravaganza guaranteed to bring nonstop laughter with some of Nigeria’s funniest and most talented comedians live on stage.
Headlining the event is the multi-talented Bovi, an AMVCA nominee for Best Actor in a Comedy, known for his sharp wit and relatable humor. Joining him will be a stellar lineup of top Nigerian comedians.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.instagram.com/dstvnigeria/reel/DDo_ktUuT4i/
THE GARFIELD MOVIE | STREAM FROM 30 DECEMBER
The Garfield Movie sees the iconic lasagna-loving cat embark on an unexpected outdoor adventure with his long-lost father, Vic, and his loyal companion Odie.
Featuring Chris Pratt as Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson as Vic, and a star-studded cast, including Snoop Dogg as a cat, the film delivers humor and heart in a high-stakes heist.
A global box office hit, The Garfield Movie was nominated for the 2024 Kids Choice Award for Favourite Animated Movie.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3XjsSvwSuU
You can also binge Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent S1 from 20 December and Chicago Fire S12 from 27 December. Lovers of documentaries can watch Crush, winner of the 2024 Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Documentary, and Back to Black, the extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s rise to fame.
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Source: TheTalk.NG
