Thursday, 12 December 2024
Thursday, 12 December 2024
From gripping dramas to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, this week’s OTT lineup offers a diverse mix of films, shows and documentaries you can binge-watch. Here’s everything you need to know.
Secret Level
Streaming from: December 10
Streaming on: Prime Video
Secret Level, a visually-stunning anthology series, pays homage to gaming franchises like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer 40,000, Unreal Tournament, Mega Man, and Pac-Man. Created by Blur Studio, known for their work on Love, Death + Robots, the series spans 15 short episodes. The voice cast includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Keanu Reeves, Laura Bailey, and Temuera Morrison.
Dream Productions
Streaming from: December 11
Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar
Pixar takes audiences back into Riley’s mind with Dream Productions, a mockumentary-style series that delves into the mechanics behind Riley’s nightly dreams. The meticulous Paula Persimmon (voiced by Paula Pell), known for her whimsical dreamscapes, faces a creative challenge when her dreams no longer captivate Riley. We are introduced to Xeni (Richard Ayoade), an ambitious daydream director who brings new ideas—and tension—to the table. Together, they must create Riley’s next big dream as she navigates the complexities of growing up. The show features returning voice talents like Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Lewis Black, and Phyllis Smith.
Maria
Streaming from: December 11
Streaming on: Netflix
Angelina Jolie plays Maria Callas in this biopic that captures the legendary opera singer’s tumultuous final days. Set against the opulent backdrop of 20th-century opera, Maria explores the complexities of the singer’s life—her immense fame, the heartbreak of lost love, and her relentless quest for perfection.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Streaming from: December 11
Streaming on: Netflix
An adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s iconic novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude introduces viewers to the magical village of Macondo. Created by José Arcadio Buendía and Úrsula Iguarán, the series traces the rise and fall of the Buendía family over multiple generations, capturing themes of love, war, and madness. Immersed in magical realism, this Spanish-language series brings Márquez’s lyrical prose to life.
No Good Deed
Streaming from: December 12
Streaming on: Netflix
A dark comedy with a twist, No Good Deed follows Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano), a couple trying to sell their charming 1920s Spanish-style villa. What begins as a quirky real estate tale turns sinister as prospective buyers, each with hidden agendas, clash over the house. The villa itself holds dark secrets, and as the tension escalates, so does the comedy in eight 30-minute episodes.
Carry On
Streaming from: December 12
Streaming on: Netflix
Taron Egerton leads this high-stakes thriller as Ethan Kopek, a TSA agent forced into a moral quandary on Christmas Eve. When a mysterious traveler (Jason Bateman) coerces him into allowing a dangerous package onto a flight, Ethan finds himself caught in a web of deception. Shot mostly in a bustling airport, the film boasts a cast that also includes Sofia Carson, Danielle Deadwyler, and Logan Marshall-Green.
Bandish Bandits: Season 2
Streaming from: December 13
Streaming on: Prime Video
Music and drama take centrestage as Bandish Bandits returns with its second season. After the death of Pandit Ji (Naseeruddin Shah), Radhe (Ritwik Bhowmik) struggles to carry on his family’s classical music legacy, while Tamanna (Shreya Chaudhry) pursues her pop music aspirations. As their personal and professional paths diverge, the couple face off in the India Band Championship, blending traditional and contemporary music in a high-stakes showdown.
Elton John: Never Too Late
Streaming from: December 13
Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar
This documentary offers an intimate look at Elton John’s life and career, blending exclusive interviews and unseen archival footage. As Elton prepares for his final concert, the film reflects on his five-decade-long journey, from his humble beginnings to becoming a global icon. Featuring a new original song and moments of vulnerability, Never Too Late is both a tribute and farewell to a legend who has touched millions with his music.
Despatch
Streaming from: December 13
Streaming on: ZEE5
Manoj Bajpayee shines in Despatch, a gritty crime drama set in Mumbai’s underworld. As Joy, a seasoned but struggling journalist, he unravels a dangerous multi-crore scam that threatens both his career and his life. Directed by Kanu Behl, the film explores the murky intersection of journalism and organised crime. With gripping storytelling and Bajpayee’s magnetic performance, Despatch promises to be a hard-hitting exploration of truth in the digital age.
Mismatched: Season 3
Streaming from: December 13
Streaming on: Netflix
The beloved Gen-Z romantic dramedy returns with a third season, focusing on Dimple (Prajakta Koli) and Rishi (Rohit Saraf) as they navigate new challenges in their relationship. Besides their romance, the storyline also explores the developments in their friends’ lives as they graduate from college and face the challenges of adulthood.
