The second week of October is going to offer a wide range of choices to audiences as many much anticipated films and web series have now made their way to OTT platforms. It would be a treat for binge watchers as some fresh quality content has been streaming on renowned OTT platforms, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. The past week saw the OTT debut of theatre hits like ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One’ and fresh movie releases, such as ‘The Burial’. To plan a weekend binge watch, take a glance through the list of the best OTT releases this week: (Image: Shutterstock)
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One | The Mission Impossible franchise is legendary and its seventh instalment, ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One’ recently made its OTT debut on Amazon Prime Video on October 10. The movie stars Tom Cruise in the lead as the iconic character of Ethan Hunt. This American action spy movie made its US theatre debut on July 12 this year and performed fairly well in the box office.
Sultan of Delhi | The period crime thriller series, Sultan of Delhi, was released on Disney+Hotstar on October 13. The web series is set in 1962 and features a plot revolving around Delhi's biggest arms dealer. The series is based on the book, Sultan of Delhi: Ascension, written by Arnab Ray. It features Tahir Raj Bhasin and Mouni Roy in lead roles. (Image: Mouni Roy Instagram)
A Good Day To Be A Dog | K-drama lovers can watch ‘A Good Day To Be A Dog’ on Amazon Prime Video. On the day of premiere, on October 11, only two episodes were released and the remaining ones are yet to be out. The K-drama stars Park Gyu-young as Han Hae-na and Cha Eun-woo as Jin Seo-won. In the series, Gyu-young's character transforms into a dog due to a curse and only Jin Seo-won can cure her, which sparks romance between the two. (Image: YouTube screengrab)
The Fall of the House of Usher | The gothic horror miniseries, ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’, is loosely based on a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe with the same name. The horror drama was released on Netflix on October 12. The miniseries features Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood in lead roles. The plot revolves around the CEO of a corrupt pharma company as he faces his questionable past after his children's brutal and mysterious deaths. (Image: Netflix)
Half Love Half Arranged | A perfect drama for binge watching, Half Love Half Arranged is a rom-com series that premiered on Amazon miniTV on October 12. The protagonist in the series is Riya Tanwar (played by Maanvi Gaagroo), who is a gynaecologist. It highlights Riya's dynamic journey as she navigates through the various emotions of life, including love, comedy, and drama. (Image: Amazon miniTV Instagram)
The Burial | The Burial is a legal drama movie, which is based on the book of the same name written by Jonathan Harr. The series mad its Amazon Prime Video debut on October 13 while its original release dates back to September 11 this year. The film stars an ensemble cast, including Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones. The protagonist is Foxx's character, Willie E Gary, who is a personal injury lawyer known for his unconventional methods. (Image: YouTube screengrab)
Past Lives | The romantic drama movie revolves around two childhood friends, Na Young and Hae Sung, who doubt their bond after 24 years of togetherness as they move apart to live life differently. The film is directed by Celine Song and is said to have been inspired by real events in her life. It stars Greta Lee and Teo Yoo in lead roles. Originally released on June 2, 2023, the romantic drama film made its Lionsgate Play premiere on October 13 and can be a worthy choice for the weekend. (Image: YouTube screengrab)