Whether you’re in the mood for a star-studded mystery drama, laugh-out-loud comedies or gripping documentaries, this week’s OTT selections will keep you glued to your screen. Take a look at these shows releasing on Disney+Hotstar, Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV+, JioCinema and SonyLIV.
English Teacher
Streaming from: September 3
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Created by and starring Brian Jordan Alvarez, English Teacher follows Evan Marquez (Alvarez), a high school teacher in Austin, Texas. The series explores Evan’s balancing act as he juggles personal, professional and political challenges within the education system. Supported by his optimistic friend Gwen Sanders (Stephanie Koenig), a history teacher, and Markie Hillridge (Sean Patton), a PE teacher, Evan’s life takes a complicated turn when an investigation into a past romantic entanglement threatens his career and principles.
Slow Horses Season 4
Streaming from: September 4
Platform: Apple TV+
Slow Horses, based on Mick Herron’s thriller novel Spook Street, is back for its fourth season. The series kicks off with a bombing in central London, unearthing hidden secrets and further destabilising the already shaky Slough House. Gary Oldman returns as Jackson Lamb, the sardonic leader of the MI5 misfits, who must once again navigate the treacherous world of espionage. The season promises more intrigue with returning cast members Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jonathan Pryce and newcomers Hugo Weaving and Joanna Scanlan.
Tell Me Lies Season 2
Streaming from: September 4
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Tell Me Lies continues into its second season, delving deeper into the turbulent relationship between Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White). As they return to college, still grappling with the fallout from their toxic relationship, their connection remains as dangerously intense as ever. The new season explores how their past secrets and lies continue to impact their lives and those around them.
Apollo 13: Survival
Streaming from: September 5
Platform: Netflix
This documentary revisits NASA’s harrowing Apollo 13 mission, using rare archival footage and detailed audio recordings to recreate the tension-filled days of April 1970. It highlights the catastrophic explosion that turned the mission into a desperate struggle for survival as astronauts James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert found themselves stranded in space. The documentary also showcases the ingenuity and perseverance of NASA’s ground team, who worked tirelessly to bring the crew safely back home.
The Perfect Couple
Streaming from: September 5
Platform: Netflix
Adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling novel of the same name, this six-episode mystery drama is set on Nantucket Island. The story revolves around Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson), who is supposed to be marrying into the wealthy Winbury family. The wedding, meticulously planned by the groom’s mother, renowned novelist Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman), takes a dark turn when a body is discovered on the beach just hours before the ceremony. As secrets unravel, every member of the wedding party becomes a suspect. The star-studded cast also includes Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, Billy Howle and Ishaan Khatter.
Call Me Bae
Streaming from: September 6
Platform: Prime Video
Bella Chowdhary, affectionately known as Bae (Ananya Panday), is a glamorous heiress from South Delhi whose life is turned upside down when a scandal forces her wealthy family to disown her. Stripped of her luxurious lifestyle, Bae must navigate the bustling streets of Mumbai and fight for her independence. Along the way, she confronts societal stereotypes and personal challenges, discovering her true self. The series also stars Vir Das, Varun Sood, Gurfateh Pirzada, and Muskkaan Jaferi.
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
Streaming from: September 6
Platform: JioCinema
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is inspired by the real-life events surrounding one of America’s most daring armed robberies, which occurred on the night of Muhammad Ali’s iconic 1970 comeback fight against Jerry Quarry. The show revolves around Chicken Man, a notorious hustler played by Kevin Hart, who throws an extravagant after-party that ends in chaos when armed robbers target the high-profile guests. Accused of masterminding the heist, Chicken Man must team up with J.D. Hudson (Don Cheadle), one of Atlanta’s first Black detectives, to clear his name and find the true culprits. The cast also includes Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard.
Rebel Ridge
Streaming from: September 6
Platform: Netflix
Aaron Pierre stars as Terry Richmond, an ex-Marine caught in a web of corruption in the small town of Shelby Springs, in this action thriller. What starts as a simple mission to post bail for his cousin spirals into a violent confrontation with the town’s corrupt police chief, Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson). When Terry’s life savings are unjustly seized by local authorities, he takes drastic measures to reclaim his money and seek justice. With the help of court clerk Summer McBride (AnnaSophia Robb), Terry uncovers a deep-seated conspiracy within the town’s leadership.
Tanaav Season 2
Streaming from: September 6
Platform: SonyLIV
The intense counterterrorism operations in Kashmir continue in Tanaav Season 2 as Kabir (Manav Vij) faces his toughest challenge yet: Al Damishq, a terrorist trained by ISIS, driven by a desire for revenge after his father was killed by the Special Task Group (STG). Al Damishq targets Kabir and his team, leading to a deadly game of cat and mouse across the treacherous landscapes of the valley. This season delves deeper into the moral complexities of warfare, pushing Kabir and his comrades to their limits. The show, a remake of the hit series Fauda, features Arbaaz Khan and Rajat Kapoor.
