From the last season of a popular action-comedy series to a dystopian thriller, this week’s OTT releases offer a variety of new shows and films on Netflix, Lionsgate Play, JioCinema ,Prime Video and Disney+Hotstar. Here is a look.
T・P Bon Season 2
Streaming from: July 17
Platform: Netflix
The second season of T・P Bon continues the thrilling escapades of Bon Namihira (Akihisa Wakayama), a junior high student whose ordinary life is upended by his encounter with Ream Stream (Atsumi Tanezaki) and her yellow jellyfish companion Buyoyon (Mamoru Miyano). Together, they become time-travelling agents tasked with safeguarding historical events and saving lives across different eras. This season explores Bon’s journey from an ordinary student to a crucial member of the Time Patrol.
Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1
Streaming from: July 18
Platform: Netflix
The first part of the final season of Cobra Kai begins with Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) preparing their students for the ultimate battle at the Sekai Taikai. John Kreese (Martin Kove), recently freed from prison, returns with a vengeance, seeking to restore Cobra Kai’s dominance globally by reigniting old rivalries and forging new alliances.
Master of the House
Streaming from: July 18
Platform: Netflix
Master of the House is a Thai drama exploring themes of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal. The sudden death of Roongroj (Teerapong Leowrakwong), a business tycoon who recently married his housemaid, Kaimook (Narilya Gulmongkolpech), sparks a fierce struggle for control of his vast diamond empire. Kaimook finds herself at the centre of this power battle within Roongroj’s family as secrets about his untimely demise unfold.
Mr Bigstuff
Streaming from: July 18
Platform: JioCinema
Mr Bigstuff is a six-part comedy series that dives into the dysfunctional relationship between estranged brothers Glen (Ryan Sampson) and Lee (Danny Dyer). Glen, a perfectionist carpet sales manager, leads a mundane life in suburban Essex with his shoplifting fiancée Kirsty (Harriet Webb). Chaos ensues when Lee, battling a prescription drug addiction and carrying their father’s ashes in a biscuit tin, re-enters Glen’s life. As the trio navigates their turbulent coexistence, their facade of normalcy quickly falls apart, revealing deep-seated issues and familial strife.
My Spy: The Eternal City
Streaming from: July 18
Platform: Prime Video
In this thrilling sequel to 2020’s My Spy, CIA operative JJ (Dave Bautista) and his teenage protégé Sophie (Chloe Coleman) reunite. Sophie persuades JJ to chaperone her high school choir’s trip to Italy. But the trip culminates in a performance for the Pope in Vatican City. The educational excursion soon escalates into a high-stakes adventure as they become entangled in an international terrorist plot targeting CIA chief David Kim and his son Collin (Taeho K), Sophie’s best friend.
Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper
Streaming from: July 18
Platform: Netflix
Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper features Manav Kaul as the titular character, a chartered accountant whose life spirals into chaos and danger after he becomes an escort to pay off his debts. This leads to comedic mishaps, violent confrontations and unexpected alliances when one of his most loyal clients (played by Tillotama Shome) turns out to be the wife of a seasoned criminal. The ensemble cast also includes Shubhrajyoti Barat, Shweta Basu Prasad, Sumit Gulati and Naresh Gosain.
Arcadian
Streaming from: July 19
Platform: Lionsgate Play
Arcadian is a post-apocalyptic thriller starring Nicolas Cage as Paul, who, along with his twin teenage sons Joseph (Jaeden Martell) and Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins), struggles to survive in a decimated world plagued by nightmarish creatures. Living in a remote farmhouse, their existence is peaceful during the day but filled with terror at night. The story intensifies when Thomas ventures out to a nearby farm and falls into a cave, prompting Paul to undertake a dangerous rescue mission.
Find Me Falling
Streaming from: July 19
Platform: Netflix
Find Me Falling is a romcom featuring Harry Connick Jr. as John Allman, an ageing rock star dealing with the dwindling popularity of his music and a failed comeback album. Seeking solace, John retreats to a cliffside home on the picturesque Mediterranean island of Cyprus. His plans for a quiet escape are disrupted by unexpected visitors, including old flame Sia (Agni Scott). The romantic entanglement forces John to confront his past and make critical decisions about his future.
Lady in the Lake
Streaming from: July 19
Platform: Apple TV+
Based on Laura Lippman’s novel of the same name, Lady in the Lake stars Natalie Portman as Maddie Schwartz, a Jewish housewife who becomes an investigative journalist after the disappearance of a young girl in Baltimore in the 1960s. Her pursuit of truth puts her on a collision course with Cleo (Moses Ingram), who works for Baltimore’s Black community. As Maddie digs deeper into her case, she uncovers secrets that challenge her perceptions.
Nagendran’s Honeymoons
Streaming from: July 19
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Nagendran’s Honeymoons is a romantic Malayalam comedy series starring Suraj Venjaramoodu in the titular role. The series follows Nagendran, a lazy man dreaming of going to the Gulf. To finance his dream, he devises a plan to get married and take dowry, but he doesn’t stop at just one marriage.
