MultiChoice’s DStv launched 1Max, a new channel for Premium and Compact Plus subscribers offering select content from MultiChoice’s Showmax.
It airs content like the Tracking Thabo Bester documentary and thriller Red Ink, both recently launched on Showmax.
DStv said, “It will also feature content from other African territories, such as the Nigerian telenovela Wura and The Real Housewives of Lagos, as well as international series like Ted, Yellowstone, and Season 6 of The Good Doctor.”
“The content on 1max gives viewers only a sample of what’s available on the streaming service and encourages viewers who enjoy the shows to go to showmax.com and get streaming.”
The channel is also available to DStv Premium Stream and Compact Plus Stream subscribers.
DStv Premium subscribers get a complimentary Showmax subscription to watch content on demand, while Compact Plus subscribers can subscribe at a discounted rate.
Those who wish to catch up on titles with higher age restrictions on 1Max will have to stay up late.
DStv included a short FAQ section in the article announced 1Max, explaining why shows like Red Ink and Tracking Thabo Bester only air from 22:00 onwards.
“DStv adheres to the regulatory rules of the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA). Titles with age restrictions from 16 upwards are scheduled later in the evening to adhere to regulatory requirements,” it said.
The broadcaster suggests that those who don’t want to wait until 22:00 to watch the content should subscribe to Showmax.
MultiChoice and DStv have not made a big deal of 1Max’s launch.
The company did tell MyBroadband in February that it planned to launch a channel for Showmax’s original content on DStv Compact Plus and up. However, it did not have a name or channel number.
