Looking for exciting new web shows to watch this week? From the fierce power struggle in Akka and the mysterious murder investigation in Rudravanam PS to the psychological suspense of A Couple of Lies, this week’s OTT lineup offers plenty of variety. Whether you enjoy crime thrillers, supernatural horror, emotional dramas or lighthearted comedies, these nine new releases have something for every mood.
New Web Shows Releasing This Week (Oct 26 – Nov 1)
1. Rudravanam PS (ZEE5)
SI Sivakumar, a dedicated police officer, takes charge of two disturbing cases involving a violent murder and a person who has mysteriously disappeared in Rudravanam. As he follows the evidence, his investigation begins exposing corrupt activities and influential people with secrets they desperately want to protect. With dangerous criminals standing between him and the truth, Sivakumar must find out what connects the crimes and who is responsible.
2. Akka (Netflix)
For eight centuries, the women of Pernuru have controlled a powerful criminal empire, but a fierce rivalry now threatens their long-standing rule. Set in 1985, the story centres on Queen Bhavani and Rudra, whose competing ambitions create a dangerous struggle for leadership and influence. Starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte, this crime drama explores power, betrayal and the changing loyalties of people determined to control the underworld.
3. A Couple of Lies (Netflix)
Two couples agree to exchange their homes for a holiday, hoping the change of surroundings will give them a relaxing escape. But their plans soon fall apart when troubling secrets begin emerging and dishonest behaviour makes them suspicious of one another. What started as a simple getaway turns into a psychological game of manipulation and betrayal, where trusting the wrong person could have serious consequences.
4. Dead-End Job (Netflix)
A group of employees finds their ordinary workplace becoming the centre of frightening supernatural incidents that turn everyday responsibilities into a terrifying experience. As unexplained horrors begin taking over, the workers realise that surviving their shift is now far more important than completing their usual tasks. Starring Lee Jae-wook, this Korean horror drama combines workplace struggles with a dangerous fight against forces the employees cannot understand.
5. How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents (Netflix)
A couple plans to introduce their families during Diwali, expecting a joyful celebration that will bring everyone closer. Instead, cultural differences, embarrassing mistakes and unexpected family secrets turn the meeting into one awkward situation after another. Featuring Rosemary Zimu and Kyle Clark, this comedy follows the hilarious trouble that begins when two families struggle to get along during an important festival.
6. Nocturne (Apple TV)
A former murder detective moves to a quiet Pennsylvania town, hoping to escape the painful memories and difficult cases of his previous career. However, his peaceful new life is disrupted when a serial killer begins organising deadly attacks despite being locked away in prison. Forced to confront another dangerous investigation, the detective must understand how a criminal can continue spreading terror without ever leaving his cell.
7. Obsess (Netflix)
Following his father’s death, Talal returns to Kuwait in the 1970s, hoping to deal with his personal loss and the memories waiting for him at home. But his return becomes frightening when he begins experiencing disturbing visions of Hessa, a woman connected to his past. As the strange encounters continue, Talal struggles to understand whether his own guilt is affecting his mind or something supernatural has begun haunting him.
8. The One About Matthew Perry (Netflix)
Matthew Perry entertained millions through his comedy performances, but his life away from television involved struggles that audiences did not always see. This documentary uses previously unseen personal material and memories shared by his family and close friends to explore the experiences that shaped him. Beyond his successful career, it offers an emotional look at the challenges he faced and the legacy he left behind.
9. Balaraw: Blood Island (Netflix)
A young woman searching for her missing mother arrives on a mysterious island that cannot be found on ordinary maps. But instead of finding immediate answers, she discovers frightening local stories and long-hidden family secrets that make the place increasingly dangerous. As she tries to understand what happened to her mother, the journey becomes a terrifying struggle to uncover the island’s mysteries and survive.
From the gripping mysteries of Rudravanam PS and Obsess to the intense power battles of Akka, these nine new OTT shows offer an exciting mix of suspense, horror, comedy and drama for your weekly watchlist.