OTT platforms are gearing up for one of the most exciting weeks of September, with a wide array of releases cutting across genres — romance, crime thrillers, true-crime documentaries, supernatural horror,
animated adventures, and thought-provoking dramas. From Netflix and Prime Video to JioHotstar and Lionsgate Play, every streamer has something new to offer. Here’s a detailed guide to the titles dropping this week.
1. Saiyaara – September 12 (Netflix)
The much-awaited Hindi romantic drama Saiyaara arrives on Netflix after its blockbuster theatrical run. Starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film narrates a tender yet heartbreaking story of Vaani, an aspiring lyricist, and Krish, a budding singer. Their romance blooms amidst melodies and dreams but takes a tragic turn when Vaani is diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. As she begins to lose her memories, including those of Krish, the couple must confront the fragility of love, memory, and time. Directed with sensitivity and packed with soul-stirring music, Saiyaara continues to dominate conversations as the most emotional love story of 2025.
2. Do You Wanna Partner – September 12 (Prime Video)
Do You Wanna Partner brings together Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty in a refreshing story of friendship, ambition, and resilience. The film follows two best friends who decide to launch a craft beer startup in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Their entrepreneurial journey is far from easy — from skeptical investors and dismissive family members to their own internal clashes — the duo must navigate every challenge while keeping their bond intact. The film captures the energy of contemporary women-led businesses while blending humor, drama, and moments of heartfelt camaraderie.
3. Only Murders in the Building – Season 5 (Sep 9 | JioHotstar)
The beloved murder-mystery comedy returns with another layered whodunnit. Season 5 centers on the shocking murder of Lester, the Arconia’s loyal doorman. As Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) dive into the investigation, the narrative expands beyond the familiar corridors of the Arconia into a wider New York filled with mobsters, billionaires, and unpredictable new players. The season promises a blend of suspense and hilarity, with big-ticket guest stars including Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, Keegan-Michael Key, Meryl Streep, and Nathan Lane adding fresh sparks to the series.
4. The Dead Girls – September 10 (Netflix)
Based on Jorge Ibargüengoitia’s acclaimed novel, The Dead Girls dramatizes the rise of the Baladro sisters in 1960s Mexico, who build a brothel empire that becomes both infamous and powerful. Starring Arcelia Ramírez and Paulina Gaitán, the series traces the sisters’ ascent in a deeply patriarchal society while Joaquín Cosío plays a determined investigator intent on exposing their empire. Directed by Luis Estrada, the show blends period authenticity with gripping storytelling, weaving scandal, survival, and corruption into a powerful narrative.
5. The Girlfriend – September 10 (Prime Video)
The Girlfriend stars Robin Wright as Laura, a woman whose seemingly perfect life begins to unravel when her son introduces his enigmatic new girlfriend, Cherry, played by Olivia Cooke. Adapted from Michelle Frances’s bestselling novel, the psychological thriller explores themes of trust, manipulation, and paranoia as Laura begins to suspect that Cherry’s intentions may not be what they seem. Laurie Davidson co-stars as Daniel, Laura’s son caught between love and loyalty. The series builds an atmosphere of creeping dread, shifting perspectives, and escalating tension.
6. The Ritual – September 12 (Lionsgate Play)
Set in 1928 Iowa, The Ritual is a chilling exorcism drama inspired by true events. Al Pacino plays Father Theophilus Riesinger, a seasoned yet controversial priest, who teams up with Father Joseph Steiger (Dan Stevens) to perform a grueling exorcism on a young woman named Emma Schmidt (Abigail Cowen). The film delves not only into the physical manifestations of possession but also into the psychological and spiritual toll the ordeal takes on the priests. The strained dynamic between Riesinger’s unyielding faith and Steiger’s moments of doubt provides a gripping counterpoint to the harrowing exorcism sequences.
7. Beauty and the Bester – September 12 (Netflix)
This three-part Netflix documentary investigates one of South Africa’s most sensational criminal sagas: the prison escape of convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester. The series also examines his shocking relationship with celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana, whose seemingly successful life unraveled into scandal and crime. Combining interviews, archival footage, and journalistic investigation, Beauty and the Bester sheds light on how power, manipulation, and obsession collided in a story that stunned the world.
8. The Wrong Paris – September 12 (Netflix)
Miranda Cosgrove stars as Dawn, an aspiring artist who signs up for a dating show believing she’ll find love in Paris, France — only to discover she’s actually been sent to Paris, Texas. What follows is a quirky romantic comedy of mistaken expectations, small-town encounters, and unexpected connections. With its light-hearted premise and offbeat humor, The Wrong Paris offers a playful spin on the classic rom-com formula.
9. Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black – Season 2 (Sep 11, Netflix)
The second season of Tyler Perry’s hit drama Beauty in Black sees Kimmie (Taylor Polidore) navigating her newfound power after inheriting sole control of the Bellarie beauty empire. But success comes with challenges as she faces internal resistance from the family, external threats from rivals, and the burden of living up to the empire’s legacy. The season delves deeper into themes of ambition, betrayal, and resilience, continuing Perry’s trademark blend of soap-opera intensity and family drama.
10. Task – September 9 (JioHotstar)
Starring Mark Ruffalo, Task is a taut crime drama about an FBI agent tasked with leading a special unit to investigate a series of violent home invasions. As the investigation progresses, the trail points to an ordinary family man who may be orchestrating the crimes. The series builds tension through its layered storytelling, focusing as much on the emotional and ethical dilemmas of law enforcement as on the suspense of the case itself.
11. Helluva Boss – Seasons 1 & 2 (Sep 10 | Prime Video)
The irreverent animated hit Helluva Boss finally lands on Prime Video, bringing with it the chaotic escapades of the Immediate Murder Professionals (I.M.P.), a demon-run assassination company based in Hell. While the first season leaned on episodic missions, the second expanded into serialized storytelling, fleshing out the characters’ backstories, relationships, and traumas. With its dark humor, sharp writing, and surprisingly emotional beats, the show has amassed a cult following.
12. aka Charlie Sheen – September 12 (Netflix)
This two-part documentary offers an unfiltered look into the life of actor Charlie Sheen. From his meteoric rise in Hollywood to his notorious scandals, substance abuse struggles, and eventual attempts at redemption, the series combines candid interviews, archival footage, and Sheen’s own reflections. It traces not just the celebrity headlines but the human cost of fame, excess, and resilience.
13. Maledictions – September 12 (Netflix)
Set in northern Argentina, Maledictions is a tense political thriller about the kidnapping of a governor’s daughter. Caught between his political ambitions and his family’s safety, the governor must make impossible choices that reveal the dark underbelly of power and corruption. The narrative intertwines crime, politics, and personal stakes, painting a chilling portrait of a man torn between public duty and private despair.
14. Ratu Ratu Queens: The Series – September 12 (Netflix)
A prequel to the 2021 film Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens, this series tells the story of four eccentric Indonesian women — Party, Biyah, Ance, and Chinta — as they build new lives in New York. Struggling with survival, identity, and dreams, the series balances humor with poignant explorations of diaspora experiences and female solidarity.
15. You and Everything Else – September 12 (Netflix)
This Korean drama stars Kim Go-eun, Park Ji-hyun, and Kim Gun-woo in a moving exploration of friendship, mortality, and reconciliation. The story follows two women whose decades-long friendship has been strained by time and tension. When one of them asks the other to accompany her through her final days, the series unfolds as an intimate portrayal of love, memory, and acceptance.
From the soulful heartbreak of Saiyaara and the entrepreneurial spirit of Do You Wanna Partner to true-crime sagas like Beauty and the Bester and supernatural chills in The Ritual, this week’s OTT calendar promises a feast of stories that cater to every mood.
