The Showmax Original DAM, a small-town psychological thriller set in the Eastern Cape, is now available to binge.
Early reviews are glowing, with YFM’s resident critic Yazz the Student comparing DAM to HBO’s The Outsider and saying the “eerie” and “unsettling” show feels “different to the South African television landscape.” Fortress of Solitude similarly calls DAM “South Africa’s answer to Sharp Objects and The Outsider .” Reviewer Sergio Pereira praises DAM ’s “outstanding production quality… It rivals any international production, and actually looks better than most of the Netflix shows that dominate the Top 10 list,” adding, “More importantly, the cast delivers an equally exceptional performance to rival the production quality and script. They suck you into this small town’s drama, as you fall in love with some, pity others, and detest only a few... You’d be a fool to sleep on this eight-part miniseries. It’s simply a must-watch show that promises to fester in your mind long after the credits roll.” TV Mzansi says, “ DAM is loaded with compelling performances and moments that wil
