A historical drama. A holiday romance. A pulse-pounding thriller. A beloved martial arts series. This week’s OTT lineup offers a variety of films, shows and documentaries that you can binge-watch. Here’s everything you need to know.
Bad Sisters Season 2
Streaming from: November 13
Platform: Apple TV+
Bad Sisters Season 2 continues the darkly comedic journey of the Garvey sisters, who have relied on each other since losing their parents. Following the death of their abusive brother-in-law, JP (Claes Bang), the sisters face new challenges in faith, trust, and sisterhood. Set two years after Season 1, Grace (Anne-Marie Duff), now a widow, is about to marry Ian, a kind and supportive man unlike her late husband. But their hopes are dashed when a disturbing discovery unravels their lives. The situation is worsened by detective Una Houlihan (Thaddea Graham).
Emilia Pérez
Streaming from: November 13
Platform: Netflix
Emilia Pérez is a French musical crime comedy directed by Jacques Audiard. Starring Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Mark Ivanir and Édgar Ramírez, it follows Juan ‘Manitas’ Del Monte (Gascón), a cartel leader who dreams of living as a woman. With the help of lawyer Rita (Saldaña), he stages his own death and reinvents himself as Emilia. The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize. Its female cast earned the best actress award. It was selected as France’s entry for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards.
Hot Frosty
Streaming from: November 13
Platform: Netflix
Kick off the holiday season with Hot Frosty, a magical Christmas fantasy romcom starring Lacey Chabert as Cathy, a widow who accidentally brings a snowman (Dustin Milligan) to life. As their bond deepens, Cathy learns to embrace life’s joys again, though their time together is fleeting. Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, Hot Frosty stars Katy Mixon, Lauren Holly, Joe Lo Truglio, Craig Robinson and Chrishell Stause.
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
Streaming from: November 13
Platform: Netflix
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley delves into Elvis Presley’s 1968 Comeback Special, which marked a career revival after years of absence from live performances. The documentary features rare footage and interviews with notable figures like Priscilla Presley, Bruce Springsteen, and Billy Corgan, offering an intimate glimpse into Elvis’s journey back to the top of the music world. By 1968, after a two-year stint in the army and years of Hollywood films, Elvis had been eclipsed by newer stars. However, he defied his manager's wishes and staged a return to his rock & roll roots, creating the iconic Comeback Special, a defining moment of his career.
Cross
Streaming from: November 14
Platform: Prime Video
Cross, a crime thriller series created by Ben Watkins, is inspired by James Patterson's Alex Cross novels. The show stars Aldis Hodge in the titular role alongside Isaiah Mustafa and Juanita Jennings. It revolves around Alex Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist known for his deep obsession with understanding the minds of both victims and killers. Cross’s relentless pursuit of justice drives him to uncover the truth behind crimes, all while balancing his role as a devoted father and family man. The series delves into the psychological complexities of crime-solving, with each case presenting new challenges for Cross.
Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2
Streaming from: November 15
Platform: Netflix
The second part of the final season of Cobra Kai takes the action to Barcelona for the Sekai Taikai tournament. As Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) lead their students against fierce global competitors, tensions rise with Tory Nichols’ (Peyton List) defection to John Kreese’s (Martin Kove) dojo. The release date for the third part has not yet been announced by the streamer.
Freedom At Midnight
Streaming from: November 15
Platform: SonyLIV
Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins, Freedom At Midnight, a historical drama series created by Nikkhil Advani, explores the tumultuous journey to India’s independence in 1947. The ensemble cast includes Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vohra as Mahatma Gandhi, Rajendra Chawla as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Luke McGibney as Lord Louis Mountbatten, Malishka Mendonsa as Sarojini Naidu, Arif Zakaria as Mohammad Ali Jinnah, and Ahalya Shetty as Indira Gandhi.
Silo Season 2
Streaming from: November 15
Platform: Apple TV+
Silo is a dystopian sci-fi drama created by Graham Yost and is based on Hugh Howey's Silo trilogy (Wool, Shift, and Dust). Set in a future where 10,000 people live in a vast underground silo with 144 levels, the series follows Rebecca Ferguson as an engineer who uncovers the dark secrets of their controlled society. The inhabitants of the silo live under strict regulations, believing they are necessary for their protection, but the mysteries of the silo’s past and present slowly unravel. The show features an ensemble cast including Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Common, Tim Robbins, Harriet Walter, Avi Nash, Rick Gomez, and Chinaza Uche.
The Day of the Jackal
Streaming from: November 15
Platform: JioCinema
The Day of the Jackal, starring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch, is a British TV series adapted from Frederick Forsyth’s novel. Written and created by Ronan Bennett, the show follows the developments in the lives of a cold-blooded British assassin and an intelligence officer determined to track him down.
Talmar Romeo Juliet
Streaming from: November 15
Platform: Hoichoi
Directed by Arpan Garai, Talmar Romeo Juliet is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Romeo & Juliet. Set in a quaint village in West Bengal, the series follows the love story of Rana (Debdutta Raha) and Jahanara (Hiya Roy), whose families are sworn enemies. How the dynamics between the two families and the local political equations affect Rana and Jahanara’s relationship makes for the rest of the plot. Anirban Bhattacharya serves as the creative director of the show.
