From new seasons of popular web shows to digital premieres of highly-anticipated movies, there is an exciting lineup of shows dropping on platforms like Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5. Here’s all you need to know.
Only Murders in the Building S3
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Streaming from: August 8
With a history of successfully unraveling two murder mysteries within their building Upper West Side, the trio of Charles (Steve Martin), Mabel (Selena Gomez) and Oliver (Martin Short) return to pursue more murder mysteries in the third season. This time, Oliver’s theatrical production takes a startling turn as the male lead drops dead onstage on the premiere night.
Zombieverse
Platform: Netflix
Streaming from: August 8
A group of unsuspecting participants gather together for a dating show and find themselves thrown into a terrifying scenario of a zombie apocalypse in this reality series. The show chronicles the journey of 10 individuals from diverse backgrounds as they confront various challenges in order to save themselves from the undead.
Painkiller
Platform: Netflix
Streaming from: August 10
Based on Patrick Radden Keefe's article The Family That Built an Empire of Pain and Barry Meier’s novel Pain Killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America’s Opioid Epidemic, Painkiller explores the harrowing tragedy of the US opioid crisis in the 1990s, shedding light on the individuals who bore the brunt of its devastating aftermath.
Made in Heaven S2
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Streaming from: August 10
The much-awaited second season of Made in Heaven is set to explore the lives of Tara (Sobhita Dhulipala) and Karan (Arjun Mathur) as they navigate the intricate world of wedding planning while simultaneously encountering hurdles in their personal journeys. Expanding on the foundation laid by the initial season, this fresh installment will incorporate a range of guest appearances and maintain its commitment to skillfully addressing societal biases through its narrative.
Commando
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Streaming from: August 11
Headlined by newcomer Prem, the action thriller series Commando takes the Vidyut Jammwal-starrer movie franchise forward. “Torn between a nefarious plan and a bio-war, Commando Virat devises an extraction mission to protect his nation and his brother Commando. Will he be able to succeed?” reads the official logline of the show.
The Kashmir Files: Unreported
Platform: ZEE5
Streaming from: August 11
The Kashmir Files: Unreported is a documentary series helmed by filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri. It seeks to shed light on the Kashmir conflict, based on the information gathered during the making of the feature film The Kashmir Files (2022).
Red, White & Royal Blue
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Streaming from: August 11
Based on the bestselling eponymous novel by Casey McQuiston, Red, White & Royal Blue revolves around Alex Claremont-Diaz, son of the president of the United States, who finds himself in a romantic entanglement with Prince Henry, an heir to the British throne. Yet, given the spotlight on their public personas, they are compelled to conceal their relationship at great personal cost.
Nikhoj
Platform: Hoichoi
Streaming from: August 11
The mystery thriller series Nikhoj revolves around Brinda Basu (played by Swastika Mukherjee) as she embarks on an unwavering mission to find her daughter who has gone missing after attending a party with her friends. Adding to the intrigue, revered journalist Romit Sen (Tota Roy Choudhury) is discovered in a confused state within a blood-stained vehicle, making him a suspect in this case.
Abar Proloy
Platform: ZEE5
Streaming from: August 11
Filmmaker Raj Chakrabarty makes his OTT debut with the action thriller series Abar Proloy. Saswata Chatterjee reprises his role as special crime branch officer Animesh Datta in the series that also features Paran Bandopadhyay, Koushani Mukherjee, Ritwick Chakraborty, Gaurav Chakraborty, Sohini Sengupta and June Malia in pivotal roles. In this spin-off of Proloy (2013), Animesh Datta is sent to the Sunderbans to stop rampant human trafficking of young girls.
Heart of Stone
Platform: Netflix
Streaming from: August 11
Heart of Stone is a thrilling espionage saga, tracing the journey of Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot), an undercover operative of remarkable prowess, belonging to an enigmatic organisation known as the Charter. Central to their success is an unparalleled and invaluable resource known as the Heart. Alongside her partner Parker (portrayed by Jamie Dornan), Rachel must foil the ambitious endeavours of Keya Dhawan (Alia Bhatt) who wants to gain control over the Heart, consequently threatening global stability.
