{"id":8114,"date":"2019-02-25T22:23:16","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T20:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=8114"},"modified":"2019-02-25T22:23:26","modified_gmt":"2019-02-25T20:23:26","slug":"the-7-best-international-series-on-showmax-in-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2019\/02\/25\/the-7-best-international-series-on-showmax-in-march\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best International Series On Showmax In March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Showmax_black.jpg?w=750\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3061\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RAY DONOVAN S6<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First on Showmax, 1 March 2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As season six begins, we find Ray (Liev Schreiber) rebuilding his life in New York City. After being rescued from a plummet into the East River, his saviour, a cop named Mac (Domenick Lombardozzi), brings Ray into the fraternity that is the Staten Island Police Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While exploring this new world of brotherhood and corruption, Ray finds himself once again working for media mogul Sam Winslow (Oscar winner Susan Sarandon). Sam has teamed up with New York City mayoral candidate Anita Novak (Lola Glaudini from Criminal Minds), a partnership that puts Ray at odds with his new friends out in Staten Island\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the title role, Liev Schreiber has been nominated for five Golden Globes and three Emmys, while Jon Voight won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor as Ray\u2019s rather bad dad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ray Donovan S6 | Drama Series | First on Showmax\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bLwhso2Poxs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STRIKE BACK S6<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First on Showmax, 1 March 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a Russian bomber crashes in the South China Sea, the covert special-ops soldiers of Section 20 \u2014 Thomas \u201cMac\u201d McAllister (Warren Brown), Samuel Wyatt (Daniel MacPherson) and Gracie Novin (Alin Sumarwata) \u2014 are sent on a mission to investigate. There, they cross paths with a rogue Russian operative with questionable loyalties,  a triad gang in Kuala Lumpur, a wealthy Indian businesswoman running for Parliament, mercenary drug agents and terrifying warlords, as they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to push the world to the brink of global conflict\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A two-time nominee for Best TV Action Series at IGN Summer Movie Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Strike Back S5 | Action Series | Showmax\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kic0NQvs6Lo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BARRY S1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh from the 2019 Golden Globes, 1 March 2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hitman (Saturday Night Live alumnus Bill Hader) follows his intended target to an acting class, finds himself intrigued and decides to become an actor and change his life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three-time 2019 Golden Globe nominee: Best TV Comedy, Actor (Hader) &amp; Supporting Actor (Henry Winkler) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winner of three Emmys, 2018: Best Actor (Hader), Supporting Actor (Winkler) &amp; Sound Mixing <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Barry S1 | Comedy Series | HBO on Showmax\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xf_tXxwKgi0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CRASHING S3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First on Showmax, 1 March 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crashing draws on creator and star Pete Holmes\u2019 own experiences as a comedian, providing a nuanced, hilarious look at the state of comedy today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crashing\u2019s third season finds Pete reinvigorated \u2013 and no longer crashing on people\u2019s couches \u2013 as he re-enters the New York City stand-up comedy world following his college tour. But even though he\u2019s improved, that doesn\u2019t mean he\u2019s at the head of the pack\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While continuing to orbit around fellow comic and ex-girlfriend Ali (Jamie Lee), he connects with a new woman, Kat (Madeline Wise), who has a unique perspective on the comedy world and isn\u2019t trying to make it big by telling jokes. As Pete edges closer to success one stand-up set at a time, he continues to navigate his faith, dating and the ever-changing comedy scene\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Judd Apatow is one of the executive producers and directors, while the likes of Amy Schumer and Ray Romano guest star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crashing S3 | HBO Series | First on Showmax\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fzwob33Nx9A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRUE DETECTIVE S3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh from its run on M-Net, 8 March 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1980: Will and Julie, the children of feuding parents Tom and Lucy Purcell, go missing a week after Halloween in West Finger, Arkansas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2015: Retired detective Wayne Hays (2017 Oscar winner and 2019 Golden Globe winner Mahershala Ali from Moonlight and Green Book), who originally investigated the crime, is asked to look back on the twists of the unsolved case with a true-crime documentary producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"True Detective S3 | Crime Series | Showmax\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cd7NHndmx0E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MY BRILLIANT FRIEND S1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Same time as M-Net, 9 March 2019, weekly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the producers of The Young Pope comes an acclaimed adaptation of the internationally best-selling novel by Elena Ferrante, one of Time Magazine\u2019s 100 Most Influential People In The World in 2016. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set in a dangerous but fascinating Naples, My Brilliant Friend is the story of a life-long friendship spanning 60 years. When the most important friend in her life seems to disappear without trace, Elena Greco, an elderly woman living in a house crammed with books, switches on her PC and starts writing her own story, and that of Lila, her best friend, and her own worst enemy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SMILF S2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First on Showmax, 25 March 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Created, starring and executive produced by Frankie Shaw, SMILF is a raw, honest look at the life of 20-something Bridgette Bird (Shaw), whose desires for relationships, sex and a career collide with the realities of working-class single motherhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominated for two Golden Globes in 2018: Best Musical or Comedy and Best Performance By An Actress (Shaw).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SMILF S2 | Comedy Series | First on Showmax\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u6BrVjds330?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BUT WAIT THERE\u2019S MORE\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Knick<\/strong> S1-2 \u2013 Medical drama | Top Rated TV: #193<br \/><strong>Suits <\/strong>S8B \u2013 Legal drama | Top Rated TV #213, IMDB<br \/><strong>Billions <\/strong>S1-3 \u2013 Hedge fund drama | Top Rated TV #237, IMDB<br \/><strong>Black-ish<\/strong> S1-3 \u2013 Sitcom | 2017 Golden Globe winner &amp; two-time TV Comedy nominee<br \/><strong>Will &amp; Grace<\/strong> reboot S1 \u2013 Sitcom | Double 2018 Golden Globe nominee<br \/><strong>Divorce <\/strong>S1-2 \u2013 Dramedy | Sarah Jessica Parker in a Golden Globe nominated role<br \/><strong>Zac &amp; Mia<\/strong> S1 \u2013 Teen cancer drama | Winner of two Emmys and a Writers Guild of America award<br \/><strong>Vice Principals<\/strong> S1-2 \u2013 Comedy | Audience Award, SXSW<br \/><strong>Mike Judge Presents: Tales From The Tour Bus<\/strong> \u2013 Animated documentary | 100%, Rotten Tomatoes<br \/><strong>Looking <\/strong>S1-2, Gay dramedy | 90% Rotten Tomatoes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see everything coming to Showmax in March, click <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.showmax.com\/everything-on-showmax-sa-in-march-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAY DONOVAN S6 First on Showmax, 1 March 2019 As season six begins, we find Ray (Liev Schreiber) rebuilding his life in New York City. After being rescued from a plummet into the East River, his saviour, a cop named Mac (Domenick Lombardozzi), brings Ray into the fraternity that is the Staten Island Police Department.&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2019\/02\/25\/the-7-best-international-series-on-showmax-in-march\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The 7 Best International Series On Showmax In March<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[97],"tags":[110],"class_list":["post-8114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-online","tag-showmax","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8114","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8114"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8114\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8114"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8114"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8114"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}