M-Net Highlights – August 2025

Sunday, 3 August

Canary Black

20:05 | Action

An undercover CIA operative is forced to go rogue to save her kidnapped husband. As secrets unravel, she must outwit a global conspiracy.

Sunday, 10 August

Lee

20:30 | Drama/Suspense

Based on true events, war photographer Lee Miller risks everything to document WWII. A gripping tale of courage behind enemy lines.

MOVIE OF THE MONTH

Sunday, 17 August

Joker: Folie à Deux

20:05 | Musical/Crime

A failed comedian, Arthur Fleck, descends into madness and becomes the infamous Joker. A dark, provocative origin story.

Sunday, 24 August

Flight Risk

20:05 | Action

A federal agent escorts a dangerous fugitive on a turbulent flight. But when identities blur, the mission spirals into chaos.

Sunday, 31 August

Cleaner

20:05 | Action

A former cop-turned-crime-scene cleaner gets caught in a deadly cover-up. His past resurfaces with life-threatening consequences.

Friday Night Movies

Friday, 1 August

The Image of You

21:00 | Psychological Thriller

An intriguing psychological thriller based on a book. Anna falls in love with a man, but her twin sister Zoe doesn’t trust him and sets out to discover the truth about him.

Friday, 8 August

Babes

21:00 | Comedy/Drama

A funny, heartfelt comedy-drama. With the help of her best friend, who’s a mother of two, a yoga instructor transitions into motherhood after getting pregnant from a one-night stand.

Friday, 15 August

The Wasp

21:00 | Psychological Thriller

A dark and twisty psychological thriller. A woman in an abusive relationship reaches out to her estranged friend with an unexpected, life-altering proposition.

Friday, 22 August

Skincare

21:00 | Comic Thriller

A suspenseful, darkly comic thriller based on true events. A famed aesthetician’s life and career begin to spiral when someone starts trying to destroy her reputation.

Friday, 29 August

Marked Men: Rule Shaw

21:00 | Romantic Drama

Opposites attract in this romantic drama. Two different people are attracted to each other, but after a night, neither can forget; they are worried it might destroy their love.

Series Premieres

Thursday, 7 Aug

Chimp Crazy

22:00 | S1 | Documentary

Chimp Crazy is a four-part HBO documentary series that explores the complex and often controversial world of keeping chimpanzees as pets, focusing on the relationships between humans and these intelligent primates.

SERIES HOT PICK

Monday, 11 August

The Pitt S1

21:00 | Medical Drama

HBO’s multi-Emmy-nominated series The Pitt is a gripping medical procedural drama from creator R. Scott Gemmill and executive producers John Wells and Noah Wyle—the acclaimed team behind ER. Set in the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, the series unfolds over a single, high-stakes 15-hour shift in the hospital’s emergency room, known to its staff as “The Pitt.”.

Friday, 18 August

Watson S1

19:00 | Medical Drama

Mystery meets medicine in Watson, the new medical drama starring Morris Chestnut as Dr John Watson, based on the famous character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Wednesday, 20 August

Mr Loverman S1

21:00 | Comedy/Drama

A charismatic man in his 70s navigates love, family, and secrets. Based on the acclaimed novel by Bernardine Evaristo.

Wednesday, 20 August

Funny Woman S2

22:00 | Comedy

Barbara Parker returns to the comedy scene in 1960s London. She breaks barriers with laughter and sharp wit.

Saturday, 23 August

Destination X

19:00 | Reality

Ten contestants embark on a mysterious road trip, aboard a blacked-out bus, and must compete challenges, earn clues and try to locate Destination X.

Thursday, 28 August  

Law & Order: Organized Crime S5

20:00 | Crime Drama

Detective Stabler heads a specialised task force targeting powerful crime syndicates. In the high-stakes season premiere, he goes undercover as a big rig driver to infiltrate and expose an international smuggling ring.

SERIES HOT PICK

Sunday, 31 August

Survivor Australia: Aus vs The World S13

17:30 | Reality

In this 16-day showdown, the Aussie Tribe – featuring returning local legends – goes head-to-head with the World Tribe, made up of standout players from international Survivor franchises. Representing South Africa is Survivor SA: Island of Secrets winner, Rob Bentele. Both tribes are stacked with strategic masterminds, social game-changers, and physical powerhouses.

By Andrew Germishuys

Founder of SAMDB | Actor | Armourer | Tech Enthusiast With over two decades in the film industry, I'm a seasoned actor and skilled armourer. I hold numerous certifications in acting and filmmaking, complemented by degrees and diplomas in IT and technology, giving me a unique blend of creative and technical expertise. When I'm not on set or in the workshop, you'll find me immersed in the world of gaming and VR, fuelling my passion for cutting-edge technology. Connect with me: X / Twitter Facebook Instagram Mastodon Threads Explore my work on SAMDB IMDb