PEAKLIFE

By Lyla Shroff

If you’re on the lookout for some epic weekend entertainment, look no further. We’ve rounded up the hottest TV shows and films on OTT platforms that are screaming for your attention. No more endless scrolling—we’ve got your back. So, grab your snacks, find your comfiest spot on the couch, and let the good times roll.

1. Killer Soup

Killer Soup—one of the most anticipated releases of the week—is a black comedy crime thriller series starring Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sen Sharma. It follows Swathi Shetty’s dream of becoming a restaurateur shattered when she becomes a murder suspect. Teaming up with her lover Prabhakar, she concocts a wild plan to escape the chaos caused by a clumsy cop and amateur villains.

Streaming on: Netflix

2. Echo

Marvel Studios’ Echo, the tenth MCU television series, continues the story from Hawkeye (2021). Alaqua Cox retains her role as Maya Lopez, aka Echo, a deaf Native American. Pursued by New York’s crime lord Wilson Fisk’s ruthless gang, Maya returns to her Oklahoma hometown. The series explores her journey of confronting the past, embracing her roots, and discovering the importance of family and community for personal growth.

Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar

3. Break Point: Season 2

Top tennis players return to the court for the challenging Grand Slam season, accompanied by the new season of the sports docuseries Break Point. Like its predecessor, Break Point: Season 2 delves into the lives of renowned players, spotlighting key moments such as Nick Kyrgios’ revenge at the Australian Open and the US Open battle. The series also introduces emerging talents like Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune, offering a comprehensive look at the tennis scene.

Streaming on: Netflix

4. Criminal Record

Criminal Record, a British crime thriller, explores the dynamic between seasoned detective Peter Capaldi and rookie Cush Jumbo as they delve into a complex murder case prompted by an anonymous call. The series delves into profound themes, including racial tensions, systemic shortcomings, and the quest for unity in a fractured Britain.

Streaming on: Apple TV+

5. Role Play

Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo headline the action-comedy Role Play, Cuoco plays Emma Brackett, a suburban wife with a secret life as a hired assassin. A planned role-play anniversary takes a dark turn when Emma goes missing, leaving David to uncover the shocking truth. Dive into the mystery of Role Play to discover the fate of Emma and the challenges awaiting David.

Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video

6. Lift

Lift, an action-comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray, follows an international heist crew facing a federal agent’s pursuit. To avoid jail, they must pull off a daring mission: stealing $500 million in gold from a plane at 40,000 feet. Led by Kevin Hart as Cyrus Whitaker, the ensemble cast includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, and Billy Magnussen, amongst others.

Streaming on: Netflix

7. Killers of the Flower Moon

Martin Scorsese directs Killers of the Flower Moon, an American Western crime drama set in 1920s Oklahoma, based on David Grann’s 2017 non-fiction book. The film, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Lily Gladstone, unravels the story of Osage Nation members targeted in a series of murders after oil discovery on their land. Amidst prosperity, they face a deceitful political plot to seize their wealth, exploring themes of greed, treachery, and justice.

Streaming on: Apple TV+

8. Boy Swallows Universe

Boy Swallows Universe, based on Trent Dalton’s semi-autobiographical novel, is a limited series portraying the thunderous life of 12-year-old Eli. In 1980s Brisbane, Eli faces a complex family dynamic with an absent father, incarcerated mother, heroin-dealing stepfather, and nonverbal brother. The narrative unfolds as Eli navigates love, confronts adversaries, and ventures into the city’s criminal underworld on a daring quest to protect his mother.

Streaming on: Netflix

9. The Legend of Hanuman: Season 3

The Legend of Hanuman: Season 3 is one of the most anticipated OTT releases this week with its trailer reaching 33 million views on Youtube. Narrated by Sharad Kelkar, this animated series follows Lord Hanuman’s virtuous journey to Lanka, where he confronts the powerful and ruthless Ravan. As Ravan resorts to terror, torture, and destruction, Hanuman remains committed to Dharma, aiming to reunite Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.

Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar

10. Tiger 3

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Emraan Hashmi’s Tiger 3 is now on OTT! Directed by Maneesh Sharma, the film, released on Diwali 2023, is the fifth instalment in the Yash Raj Films spy universe, succeeding Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, and Pathaan. The plot follows Tiger, Zoya, and terrorist Aatish Rehman, played by Hashmi, with a special appearance by Bollywood’s favourite Shah Rukh Khan himself.

Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video