‘Shaka iLembe S2,’ ‘The Burbs,’ Others Streaming on Showmax

Vanessa Obioha

Showmax has added new titles to its slate for February viewing. They include the second season of the South African epic drama ‘Shaka iLembe.’ Season 2 picks up as Shaka arrives at KwaNobamba with Nandi to claim his throne as the new Zulu king.

Produced by Bomb (Yizo Yizo, Isibaya), Season 2 won four National Film and Television Awards, including Best Scripted TV Series, Best Director (Oscar nominee Angus Gibson), Best Producer (Emmy nominee Desireé Markgraaff and Nomzamo Mbatha, who also stars as Nandi), and Outstanding ‘Shaka iLembe’ was the only TV series in Google’s Year In Search 2025 Top 10 Trends for South Africa.

In ‘The ‘Burbs,’ a young family moves back to the husband’s childhood home in “the safest town in America”, only to uncover dark secrets about their cul-de-sac. The show is an adaptation of the 1989 Tom Hanks film of the same name. It stars Emmy winner Keke Palmer, and British comedian Jack Whitehall among others. The show is available from Wednesday, February 11.

Other titles to stream include ‘The Naked Gun,’ ‘Sweethearts,’ ‘Landman S2’ and many others.