February is the month of love and offers the perfect excuse to cuddle up on the couch with a special someone and binge watch your favourite shows. For Showmax fans, there is plenty of new stuff from across the pond coming our way. Here are our picks for the best international series coming to Showmax this February.
EUPHORIA S2 | Binge eps 1-4 now; new episodes every Monday
Sam Levinson’s ground-breaking, adults-only hit series stars Zendaya as teen addict Rue. Hunter Schafer and Sydney Sweeney lead the impressive supporting cast. Season 2 of the hit show is set to be as provocative as ever offering viewers an electrifying ride you won’t want to wait for.
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RAISED BY WOLVES S2 | Binge 3 episodes from 4 February; new episodes every Friday
Season 2 of the biggest series ever filmed in Cape Town sees android partners Mother and Father, with their brood of six human children, join a newly formed atheistic colony in Kepler 22 b’s mysterious tropical zone. But navigating this strange new society is only the start of their troubles as Mother’s “natural child” threatens to drive what little remains of the human race to extinction.
Plus, look out for South African star Kim Engelbrecht (Reyka) as Decima this season.
DEXTER: NEW BLOOD | Binge now
In his old life, Dexter Morgan was a Miami forensics expert, spending his days solving crimes, and nights committing them. Torn between his deadly compulsion and his desire for true happiness, Dexter is a man in profound conflict with the world and himself.
Set 10 years after Dexter went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, Dexter: New Blood finds everyone’s favourite serial killer living under an assumed name in the small town of Iron Lake, New York. Dexter may be embracing his new life, but in the wake of unexpected events in this close-knit community, his Dark Passenger beckons…
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE S8 | Binge now
If you’ve been sleeping on one of the best comedies on TV, now is the time to get involved. Brooklyn Nine-Nine follows the exploits of the hilarious Detective Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and his diverse, lovable colleagues as they police the NYPD’s 99th Precinct.
The eighth and final series of the Emmy-winning cop comedy series is a must-watch for fans of the show as well as newbies looking for a laugh.
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THE GOOD FIGHT S5 | Binge now
In the fifth season of the cult legal drama The Good Fight, Diane (Christine Baranski) questions whether it’s appropriate for her to help run an African American law firm with Liz (Audra McDonald), after the firm loses two top lawyers. Meanwhile, Marissa (Sarah Steele) and the firm become entangled with Hal Wackner Mandy Patinkin), a regular Chicagoan who decides to open his own courtroom in the back of a copy shop.
A much funnier spinoff from The Good Wife, The Good Fight continues to confront challenging current events with its singularly absurd style.
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