Four international series return to Showmax this week

It's a bumper crop of delight, Showmax tells us, and it's not hard to see why. There is something for the action fanatics and the comedy chasers this week.

Let's have a look at the three international shows returning to the small screen, along with a brand new series fresh from the Golden Globes.

Strike Back - Season 6 A Russian bomber crashes in the South China Sea and covert special-ops soldiers of Section 20 are sent on a mission to investigate. Their paths cross with a rogue Russian operative with questionable loyalties, a triad gang in Kuala Lumpur, a wealthy Indian businesswoman running for Parliament, mercenary drug agents and terrifying warlords.

Strike Back cast

Daniel MacPherson as Sergeant Samuel Wyatt.

Warren Brown as Sergeant Thomas Mac' McAllister.

Roxanne McKee as Captain Natalie Reynolds.

Alin Sumarwata as Lance Corporal Gracie Novin.

Nina Sosanya as Colonel Adeene Donovan.

Phil Dunster as Lance Corporal Will Jensen.

Details: Release date: 1 March 2019

Awards: A two-time nominee for Best TV Action Series at IGN Summer Movie Awards.

IMDb Score: 8.2

Ray Donovan - Season 6 Ray is rebuilding his life in New York City after being rescued from a plummet into the East River. His rescuer invites him into the fraternity of the Staten Island Police Department. Ray explores this new world of brotherhood and corruption, while uniting forces again with media mogul Sam Winslow.

Ray Donovan cast

Liev Schreiber as Ray Donovan.

Jon Voigt as Mickey Donovan.

Dash Mihok as Bunchy Donovan.

Eddie Marsan as Terry Donovan.

Katherine Moennig as Lena.

Paula Malcomson as Abby Donovan.

Ismael Cruz C rdova as Hector.

Details: Release date: 1 March 2019

Awards: Liev Schreiber was nominated for five Golden Globes and three Emmys, while Jon Voight won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor.

IMDb Score: 8.3

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Crashing - Season 3 A nuanced look at the state of comedy today. Pete is ready for the new chapter in his life and no longer crashing on people's couches. He meets a new woman who offers a unique perspective on the comedy word. Pete edges closer to success and navigates his faith, love life and the ever-changing comedy scene.

Crashing cast

Pete Holmes as Pete.

Lauren Lapkus as Jessica.

George Basil as Leif.

Jamie Lee as Ali Reissen.

Artie Lange as himself.

Zach Cherry as Chicken Wing.

Dov Davidoff as Jason.

Jermaine Fowler as Russel.

Details: Release date: 1 March 2019

IMDb Score: 8.3

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Barry - Season One A hitman follows his intended target to an acting class, finds himself intrigued and decides to become an actor and change his life.

Barry cast

Bill Hader as Barry Berkman.

Stephen Root as Monroe Fuches.

Sarah Goldberg as Sally Reed.

Glenn Fleshler as Goran Pazar.

Anthony Carrigan as NoHo Hank.

Henry Winkler as Gene Cousineau.

Details: Release date: 1 March 2019.

Awards: Three-time 2019 Golden Globe nominee: Best TV Comedy, Actor (Hader) & Supporting Actor (Henry Winkler) as well as winner of three Emmys, 2018: Best Actor (Hader), Supporting Actor (Winkler) & Sound Mixing.

IMDb Score: 8.1

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