If you’re a fan-fav of TV shows, then the list is for you.
Every new month we put together a list of TV Shows to stream across multiple platforms.
The list is of trending shows that are available to stream on platforms including Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV+, Prime Video and Showmax.
Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star
(Netflix)
Release Date: April 7
Titled Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star, the docu-series will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, 07 April 2022.
The thrilling five-part true crime documentary series delves into the beloved soccer star’s murder, sharing insight into what transpired that fateful night when Senzo Meyiwa was gunned down in what was alleged to be a botched robbery in 2014.
The series features exclusive interviews with sports broadcaster Robert Marawa, former Hawks head Shadrack Sibiya, as well as Advocate Gerrie Nel, and Meyiwa’s family members, who all provide an intimate look at both the life and death of the Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain.
The Real Housewives of Lagos
(Showmax)
Release Date: April 8
The new Showmax original RHOL follows the opulent lives of six of the most glamorous women in Lagos, Nigeria: businesswoman Carolyna Hutchings, influencer Laura Ikeji-Kanu, lawyer and luxury hair brand owner Chioma Ikokwu, celebrity stylist Toyin Lawani-Adebayo, Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo and PR expert Mariam Timmer.
Dirty Lines
(Netflix)
Release Date: April 8
Dirty Lines starts in 1987s Amsterdam, at a time when Dutch society was changing rapidly. Psychology student Marly Salomon takes on a side job working for a brand new firm: Teledutch – a company started by two brothers, Frank and Ramon Stigter, who established Europe’s first erotic telephone lines. Frank and Ramon become rich overnight and Marly finds herself immersed in this wild and rapid transformation.
The final years of the Cold War sparked a sense of hope and inspired a new generation to celebrate life to its fullest. Amsterdam became the center of that cultural revolution with a radically new form of music: house and a new love drug: XTC. The erotic phone lines offer the opportunity to experience anonymous sex in a new way, changing the morality of its consumers, but also very much the people creating it.
HALO
(Showmax)
Release Date: Now Streaming, with new episodes every Friday
Halo is sci-fi series developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane and is based on the video game franchise of the same name. The series follows a 26th-century war between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant, a theocratic-military alliance of several advanced alien races determined to eradicate the human race.
Pablo Schreiber and Jen Taylor star as Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 and Cortana, with the latter reprising her role from the video game series, and are joined by Natascha McElhone, Yerin Ha, Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Olive Gray, Charlie Murphy, Kate Kennedy, Bentley Kalu, Natasha Culzac, and Danny Sapani.
It premiered on March 24, 2022, on Paramount+ and has already been given green light for the second season.
Untold Stories of Hip Hop
(Netflix)
Release Date: April 18
On “Untold Stories of Hip Hop,” legendary radio show host Angie Martinez sits down for tell-all interviews with the biggest names in hip-hop, including DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, Queen Latifah and others. Known as the “Voice of New York,” Martinez is famous for her news-breaking interviews with Jay-Z, R. Kelly, Chris Brown, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur and President Barack Obama. With her authentic and affable style, Martinez is celebrated for her ability to connect with interviewees who make jaw-dropping revelations and share never-before-told stories about their lives and careers. Now, she executive produces this interview series on WE tv during which she convinces the members of hip-hop royalty to spill the tea. Other guests include Ice Cube, Nelly, A$AP Rocky, DJ Khaled, Wyclef Jean, Ja Rule, Fat Joe and others.
Bel-Air
(Showmax)
Release Date: Now streaming
A reboot of Will Smith’s classic sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
The series centers around the new modern life of Will Smith played by Jabari Banks as a troubled kid from West Philly trying to adapt to life in Southern California.
It also stars Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones.
Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air reimagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
Wolf Like Me S1
(Amazon Prime)
Release Date: Now streaming
Nestled in suburban Adelaide, South Australia, widower Gary (Josh Gad) lives with his daughter, Emma (Ariel Donoghue) who are both suffering from the loss of Emma’s mother and struggling to connect with one another. One morning, Gary and Emma’s car is hit by a Jeep running a red light. Emma has panic attack by the side of the road and is comforted by Mary (Isla Fisher), the owner of the Jeep, who, to Gary’s amazement, is able to calm Emma in a way he’s not able to. Later that week, while on a date, Gary and Mary get to know one another however Mary is reluctant to share more and, upon learning that nightfall is close, she races out the door. It comes to light that she has a dark secret she can’t bring herself to share with anyone but after another chance collision, Gary accidentally stumbles on Mary’s dark secret and flees, terrified. Yet their universes continue to collide and there’s no denying a greater force seems intent on bringing them together.
The Cleaning Lady
(Showmax)
Release Date: Now Streaming
When whip-smart Cambodian doctor Thony De La Rosa comes to the United States for medical treatment to save her ailing son, she soon discovers her path won’t be as straightforward as she had hoped. As the system quickly fails her, pushing her into hiding, she resolves not to allow herself to be beaten down and marginalized, and becomes a cleaning lady for organized crime. Using her cunning and intelligence, Thony forges her own path in the criminal underworld, doing whatever she has to to survive.
They Call Me Magic
(Apple Tv+)
Release Date: April 22
A new doccie series that chronicles the life and career of two-time NBA Hall of Famer and cultural icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
The four-part docuseries will explore the remarkable accomplishments and global impact of Johnson’s life, both on and off the court. From his humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan to becoming a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, he changed the conversation around HIV and transcended into a community activist and successful entrepreneur.
Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Magic, powerhouses from business and politics, and those in his inner circle, the series will offer an unprecedented look at one of sport’s all-time greats.
We Own this City
(HBO Max, Soon coming to Showmax)
Release Date: April 28
Based on the book “We Own This City: A True Story of Crime, Cops and Corruption” by Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton, this gritty drama chronicles the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force. It exposes the corruption and moral collapse that befalls an American city in which the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest are championed at the expense of actual police work. Created and written by David Simon, creator of “The Wire,” and George Pelecanos, production took place in Baltimore.
A Black Lady Sketch Show S3
(HBO Max, Soon coming to Showmax)
Release Date: March 18
Seeking to address the failures of the comedy landscape and entertainment industry to include vital voices, this narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters is notable for its numerous firsts: the first all-black women writer’s room (led by Lauren Ashley Smith), the first black woman sketch director (Dime Davis, “Boomerang”), and the first sketch series cast composed entirely of black women. Touching on such culturally relevant themes as social norms, anxiety, religion, sex, dating and relationships, each episode consists of five to six sketches and features guest stars such as Angela Bassett, Laverne Cox, Tia Mowry, Loretta Devine, Kelly Rowland and David Alan Grier.
Under the Banner of Heaven
(Hulu)
Release Date: April 28
FX’s Under the Banner of Heaven, the limited series inspired by the true-crime bestseller by Jon Krakauer, follows the events that led to the 1984 murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her baby daughter in a suburb in the Salt Lake Valley, Utah. As Detective Jeb Pyre (Andrew Garfield) investigates events that transpired within the Lafferty family, he uncovers buried truths about the origins of the LDS religion and the violent consequences of unyielding faith. What Pyre, a devout Mormon, unearths leads him to question his own faith.
Woke S2
(Hulu)
Release Date: April 8
Cartoonist Keef Knight is now a popular activist on the rise, but he’s facing a world where “woke” has become big business. Can Keef and his friends bring about real change, or is it just about the dollar$? And can Keef navigate this new world without destroying what he’s become? Inspired by the life and work of artist Keith Knight, Woke continues to upend Black nerd and activist culture, deftly satirizing with a wink and a smile.
The Kardashians: Season 1
(Hulu)
Release Date: April 14
The family you know and love is here with a brand new series, giving an all-access pass into their lives. Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie bring the cameras back to give truth to their stories. From the intense pressures of running billion-dollar businesses to the hilarious joys of playtime and school drop-offs, this series brings viewers into the fold with a rivetingly honest story of love and life in the spotlight.
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