From crime thrillers and political dramas to heartwarming romances, this week’s OTT releases bring something for everyone. Whether you love high-stakes mysteries or feel-good stories, here’s a quick look at the best new movies and shows streaming across Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, and more.
1. Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas (ZEE5 | October 17)
Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar star in this psychological crime thriller about a police officer investigating a series of disappearances in a small Uttar Pradesh town. As clues point to a mysterious professor, the investigation takes a dark turn, revealing secrets that blur the line between reason and madness.
2. Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali (ZEE5 | October 17)
This Malayalam drama follows a government employee whose life falls apart after his wife accuses him of dowry harassment and abuse. Determined to clear his name, he fights against social stigma and injustice in this gripping tale of morality, truth, and redemption.
3. How to Train Your Dragon (JioHotstar | October 13)
The beloved animated classic returns in a live-action remake. Set in the Viking village of Berk, it tells the story of Hiccup and his unlikely friendship with Toothless, a rare dragon who changes everything he thought he knew about courage and companionship.
4. Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam (Amazon Prime Video | October 17)
This three-part docuseries uncovers the unbelievable true story of Zach Horwitz, an aspiring actor who masterminded a $650 million Ponzi scheme in Hollywood. Through glitz, greed, and lies, it explores how ambition turned into one of Tinseltown’s biggest financial scandals.
5. Loot Season 3 (Apple TV+ | October 15)
Molly Wells returns to give away her fortune while juggling messy relationships and moral dilemmas. As she faces off with billionaires and navigates love and loss, this new season brings more humor, heart, and self-discovery.
6. The Diplomat Season 3 (Netflix | October 16)
After the death of President Rayburn, Ambassador Kate Wyler faces her toughest diplomatic crisis yet. With a morally questionable vice president in power, she must make impossible choices that could alter the global balance of power forever.
7. Romantics Anonymous (Netflix | October 16)
This charming Japanese-South Korean romantic comedy follows a shy chocolatier and a germophobic heir whose bond grows through shared fears and sweet moments. A remake of the French hit, it’s a tender love story filled with awkward, funny, and heartwarming moments.
8. Santosh (Lionsgate Play | October 17)
Set in northern India, this powerful police procedural stars Shahana Goswami as a young widow who inherits her husband’s constable job. When she investigates the brutal murder of a Dalit teen, she uncovers deep-rooted corruption and caste injustice in a gripping social drama.
9. Bad Shabbos (Netflix | October 16)
An interfaith couple’s peaceful Shabbat dinner spirals into chaos after an accidental death leads to panic and absurd cover-ups. With a stellar cast including Kyra Sedgwick and Method Man, this award-winning dark comedy turns a family dinner into total mayhem.
10. Final Destination: Bloodlines (JioHotstar | October 16)
In this chilling new chapter of the iconic horror franchise, a college student haunted by her grandmother’s past must break a deadly curse before it destroys her family. Packed with eerie twists and shocking deaths, it’s a thrilling expansion of the Final Destination universe.
11. The Perfect Neighbor (Netflix | October 17)
This documentary reconstructs the real-life shooting of Ajike “AJ” Owens through police footage and 911 calls. With no narration, it offers a raw, unfiltered look at the tragedy that reignited America’s debate on race and self-defense laws.
12. Everybody Loves Me When I’m Dead (Netflix | October 14)
This Thai crime thriller follows two bank employees who steal money from a dead client’s account, only to become the targets of ruthless criminals. Their greed sets off a deadly chain of events filled with suspense, danger, and betrayal.
13. Druga Furioza (Netflix | October 15)
The sequel to the Polish hit Furioza dives deeper into the brutal underworld of football hooligans. Power shifts, betrayal, and revenge drive this gritty story as a new leader rises to take control of the gang.
14. Culpa Nuestra (Our Fault) (Amazon Prime Video | October 16)
The final part of the Spanish romantic trilogy follows Noah and Nick as they reunite years after their painful breakup. Old wounds resurface as they confront their past and question whether love deserves another chance.
15. Turn of the Tide Season 2 (Netflix | October 17)
Eduardo returns home to find his world changed, with new enemies controlling the drug trade. As old friendships are tested, he must fight to survive and protect what’s left of his life in this gritty Portuguese crime drama.
So, which ones are you excited about!