New Delhi: The week of October 19 to October 25 brings a fresh lineup of films, web series, documentaries and returning shows across OTT platforms. From
Manoj Bajpayee’s crime thriller Gajab Raat to Purav Jha’s Chaar Yaar, viewers have several new titles to explore.
International releases also feature prominently this week. Chris Pratt returns as James Reece in The Terminal List season 2, while Omar Sy reprises his role in Lupin: Part 4. Other releases include Nobody Wants This season 3, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 and The Legend of Hanuman season 7. Here are the titles to look out for and their streaming platforms.
OTT releases of the week
1. Love in Disguise — October 19
Seol In-ah and Im Si-wan star in this South Korean romantic comedy. The story follows a woman who goes undercover to investigate a wealthy business heir, but her assignment becomes complicated when their relationship begins to develop.
Streaming on: Prime Video
2. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 — October 20
The animated series returns to Night City with a new story about a group of mercenaries trying to survive in a city dominated by powerful corporations. The ten-episode season introduces new characters, including a netrunner named D and a veteran fighter known as Weak King Kingsley.
Streaming on: Netflix
3. Six Kings Slam Season 2 — October 21
The tennis exhibition tournament returns from Riyadh, featuring leading players such as Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. The competition takes place outside the traditional ATP Tour format.
Streaming on: Netflix
4. The Mother of Penguins Season 2 — October 21
The Polish family drama returns with a story about parenting and the challenges faced by families raising children with special needs. Masza Wagrocka and Barbara Wypych star in the series, which explores a mother’s efforts to support her son in a new school system.
Streaming on: Netflix
5. The New Stanford Prison Experiment — October 21
This six-part unscripted series revisits the controversial 1971 psychological study associated with Philip Zimbardo. Thirty volunteers are assigned the roles of guards and prisoners as the programme examines how people respond to authority and institutional power.
Streaming on: Netflix
6. The Terminal List Season 2 — October 21
Chris Pratt returns as former Navy SEAL James Reece in a season based on Jack Carr’s novel True Believer. The story takes Reece across Africa, Europe and the Middle East as he investigates a conspiracy linking Moscow and Langley. Tom Hopper, Constance Wu and Gabriel Luna also feature in the cast.
Streaming on: Prime Video
7. Where’s Wanda? Season 2 — October 21
The German-language comedy returns with another chapter in the story of the Klatt family. Carlotta and Dedo attempt to prove their daughter Wanda’s innocence after she is found standing over a dead body. Their investigation leads them towards the criminal underworld of their town.
Streaming on: Apple TV
8. Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? — October 22
Yakusho Koji leads this Japanese comedy about a successful theatre actor whose life changes when his family, friends and fans suddenly forget who he is. He is forced to rebuild his career from the beginning. Hamada Masatoshi and Kaku Kento also star.
Streaming on: Netflix
9. Nobody Wants This Season 3 — October 22
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody return as Joanne and Noah. The new season follows the couple as they move in together and prepare for the next stage of their relationship, while their siblings Morgan and Sasha adjust to being single.
Streaming on: Netflix
10. Varam — October 22
This Telugu drama stars Vishwadev Rachakonda, Shivathmika Rajasekhar and Srinivas Avasarala. It follows a man from a slum whose life changes after he receives a mysterious boon that influences his fate and future. He tries to use his newfound foresight to improve his financial position.
Streaming on: JioHotstar
11. Fading Grandeur — October 22
The Spanish comedy-drama follows Don Leandro, a marquis who decides to sell his ageing family mansion in Madrid after facing financial difficulties. His plans become complicated when a wealthy businesswoman, Sofía Carrington, shows interest in buying the property. Fernando Andina and Alexandra Jiménez star.
Streaming on: Netflix
12. Lupin: Part 4 — October 22
Omar Sy returns as Assane Diop in the fourth instalment of the French mystery thriller. The eight-episode season follows the character after he fakes his death to protect his former wife, Claire, and their son, Raoul, from media attention and violent retaliation.
Streaming on: Netflix
13. Chaar Yaar — October 23
Purav Jha stars in this eight-episode crime drama set in Mumbai. The story follows four friends as they navigate the criminal underworld, deal with shifting loyalties and attempt to improve their financial circumstances. The cast also includes Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub, Sikandar Kher, Sai Tamhankar, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Rajesh Tailang and Chunky Pandey.
Streaming on: Prime Video
14. Gajab Raat — October 23
Manoj Bajpayee reunites with creator Neeraj Pandey for this crime thriller directed by Ritesh Shah. Set over a single night, the story follows a police officer investigating a complicated attack on a mysterious girl. Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi, Divya Dutta, Kiku Sharda and Nushrratt Bharuccha also feature.
Streaming on: Netflix
15. Legend of the White Dragon — October 23
Jason David Frank stars as Erik Reed, a former vigilante who returns to Virtuo City after spending three years in hiding. Known as the White Dragon, he tries to clear his name and reunite with his family while facing Dragon Prime, an enemy with similar powers. Mark Dacascos, Michael Madsen and David Ramsey are also part of the cast.
Streaming on: Lionsgate Play
16. Paralyzed by Hope: The Marina Bamford Story — October 23
This documentary explores the life and career of comedian Maria Bamford through archival footage, interviews and performance clips. It also looks at how she has incorporated her experiences with bipolar disorder into her comedy.
Streaming on: Netflix
17. Surviving Hurricane Otis — October 23
The survival drama stars Benny Emmanuel and Kristyan Ferrer as half-brothers dealing with the destruction caused by Hurricane Otis in Acapulco in 2023. The story follows their struggle to survive the storm and its aftermath.
Streaming on: Netflix
18. The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 — October 23
The animated mythological series returns with another chapter inspired by the Ramayana. Sharad Kelkar voices Ravan, while Damandeep Singh Baggan voices Lord Hanuman. The new episodes focus on the growing conflict in Lanka and the battles leading towards the final confrontation.
Streaming on: JioHotstar
19. Final Table — October 24
Ahn Hyo-seop and Hong Hwa-yeon star in this South Korean culinary drama. The story centres on Cha Woo-jin, an accomplished chef who enters a cooking competition against Chris K, the only rival to have defeated him professionally six years earlier.
Streaming on: Prime Video
Written By Uditi Sharma!
