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Highlights of M-Net and M-Net Edge Programming this July
Sometimes you want to know when a favourite series’ season ends, so that you can binge the whole season. Most of the time you have to know what new season of what series will be coming back, just so that you can set your Explora in time. But then you either forget to look because of your hectic schedule, or you feel frustrated being limited to only eight days on the Explora’s Electronic Program Guide.
We are therefore putting this new feature to the test, to see if you like it. We will be highlighting all the shows that will end, start, or go on a production break on M-Net and M-Net Edge on a monthly basis. To make it more exciting, we will also tell you what Sunday night movies to expect on channel 101. Let us know if you find this helpful….
Please remember that these schedules may change….
Monday 04 July 2016
True Blood
Season 5 Ends on M-Net Edge
Golden Globe award winning supernatural drama starring Anna Paquin. Eric embarks on a final mission to overthrow the Authority, and save Bill, in the season finale.
Wednesday, 06 July 2016
Blindspot
Season 1 Ends on M-Net
Jaimie Alexander stars in this thriller about a woman covered in mysterious tattoos. In the season finale, Jane reaches out to a former suspect for help with Oscar, while Weller searches for the truth.
Thursday 07 July 2016
Royal Pains
Season 8 Ends on M-Net
Stylish medical drama starring Mark Feuerstein. In the series finale, Boris prepares to leave and asks Hank to join him, Evan & Paige dramatically grow their family, and Divya gets long-awaited news.
Friday 08 July 2016
NCIS Los Angeles
Season 7 Ends on M-Net
This Emmy-nominated series stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell as undercover agents. In the season finale, the team rushes to protect Sam’s son when his school is taken over by an extremist group.
Justified
Season 6 Ends on M-Net Edge
Emmy Award winning series about an old-school U.S. Marshal and his unique brand of justice. In the series finale, Raylan, Boyd and Ava find themselves in a tense standoff.
Angie Tribeca
Season 1 Ends on M-Net Edge
Steve and Nancy Carell present this satirical cop comedy. When Geils is kidnapped, Tribeca stops at nothing to save him in the season finale.
Mozart in The Jungle
Season 2 Ends on M-Net Edge
Golden Globe winner Gael García Bernal stars in this acclaimed musical dramedy. In the season finale, the future remains uncertain as things between the board and the orchestra reach boiling point.
Saturday 09 July 2016
Shameless
Season 6 Binge Ends on M-Net Edge
Critically acclaimed, Golden Globe nominated dramedy. In the season finale, Frank makes a revelation about Sean that sends him scrambling to preserve his relationship with his son.
Sunday, 10 July 2016
Schuks! Pay Back the Money
Sunday Night Movie on M-Net – PG13VL
Comedy
The legendary South African comedian, Leon Schuster returns for another crazy film, filled with even bigger antics and chaos.
Full Circle Chicago
Season 1 Binge Starts on M-Net Edge
Compelling crime drama from the producer of House Of Cards. In the series premiere, former police officer and whistle-blower, Jimmy Parerra, is coaxed out of hiding by an old friend.
Monday 11 July 2016
Penny Dreadful
Season 3 Starts on M-Net Edge
Golden Globe nominated horror series about the supernatural terrors that haunt Victorian London. In the season premiere, a shattered and despondent Vanessa seeks the help of Dr Seward.
Tuesday 12 July 2016
Motive
Season 4 Ends on M-Net Edge
Kristin Lehman (The Killing) stars as a feisty Vancouver homicide detective who uses her skills to track down cunning killers with a serial motive.
Becoming Mike Nichols
Documentary (13L) in the spot of Braindead, which is on a production break.
This insightful documentary looks at the portrait of an artist. Theatre director Jack O’Brien sits with the legendary filmmaker, Mike Nichols to discuss his life and body of work.
Wednesday 13 July 2016
The Blacklist
Season 3 Starts on M-Net
Golden Globe nominee James Spader stars as the FBI’s most wanted man in this acclaimed crime drama. In the season premiere, Red and Liz are hunted by the FBI, and must look to a Blacklister for help.
Braindead
Season 1 returns on production break
The additional repeat of Braindead which was scheduled on Fridays at 03:00 will fall away to make way for Mr Robot, which will be broadcast Express from the US.
Thursday 14 July 2016
Suits
Season 6 Starts on M-Net
Gabriel Macht stars in this fast-paced legal drama that follows the exploits of hotshot attorney Harvey Specter, and his team at a top Manhattan law firm.
Friday 15 July 2016
Zoo
Season 2 Starts on M-Net
Based on the James Patterson novel, this fast-paced thriller follows a young renegade zoologist looking to solve the mystery behind a sudden wave of global animal attacks.
The Night of
Season 1 Starts on M-Net Edge
The acclaimed writers of Ransom and Schindler’s List penned this tense crime drama that explores the criminal justice system through a police investigation into a dark, intricate murder case.
Saturday 16 July 2016
House Of Cards
Season 4 Binge Starts on M-Net Edge
Golden Globe winner Kevin Spacey stars in this critically acclaimed political drama. Claire’s absence causes problems for Frank on the campaign trail, in the season premiere.
Sunday 17 July 2016
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
Sunday Night Movie on M-Net – 13 VL
Action, Science Fiction
The second instalment of the popular fantasy franchise sees Thomas and his group of young friends search for clues about the mysterious organization that held them captive.
Full Circle Chicago
Season 1 Binge Ends on M-Net Edge
An ensemble cast star in this acclaimed drama about a whistleblowing scandal. In the series finale, Jimmy is flushed out of hiding and finally meets Bud face-to-face.
Thursday 21 July 2016
Mr Robot
Season 2 Starts as a double episode on M-Net Edge
Rami Malek stars in this Golden Globe award winning psychological thriller about a troubled young hacker who’s sucked into a shadowy cyber-conspiracy.
Sunday 24 July 2016
Wild Card
Sunday Night Movie on M-Net – 16 VNL
Action Crime
This tightly-wound thriller starring Jason Statham, follows the story of a tough bodyguard who lands in hot water with the mob after he goes after one of their own.
Saturday 30 July 2016
Gotham
Season 2 Binge Ends on M-Net Edge
The creator of the acclaimed series Rome penned this comic book tale of Gotham City. In the season finale, the city of Gotham is met with a new threat as Strange’s inmates devise a plan to escape.
Sunday 31 July 2016
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Season 3 returns from Broadcast break on M-Net Edge
John Oliver gives his unique, satirical perspective in this Emmy Award winning variety series that tackles news, current events and politics.
Express Broadcasts on M-Net Edge
Note: Because of the extraordinarily fast turn-around time all Express episodes unfortunately do not have a family track or hearing impaired titles, but they are all available on
Mondays – The Night Of, Season 1, at 03:00
Tuesdays – Ray Donovan, Season 4, at 02:00
Wednesday – Braindead, Season 1, at 01:00 – Remember the production break on 6 July…
Fridays – American Gothic, Season 1, at 02:00, and Mr Robot, Season 2, at 03:00 – Remember that the episode on Friday, 15 July, is a two hour premiere…
Sundays – Orange Is the New Black, Season 4 at 01:00
