Several series and films released this week can be watched over the weekend. From suspense thrillers to feel-good shows, OTT platforms like JioCinema, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney plus Hotstar, and others, have a spread for the senses this weekend.
Here are the latest OTT releases to be added to your watchlist:
1. 'Shekhar Home'
Blackmail, bribery and scandal- our genius detective is here to solve the most mysterious cases! 🔎
Catch all the episodes of #ShekharHome, now streaming exclusively on JioCinema Premium.@kaykaymenon02 @RanvirShorey @RasikaDugal @kirtikulhari#ShekharHomeOnJioCinema… pic.twitter.com/0giC5we3I3Also Read | Layoffs Are Rising In Tech, But These Skills Are Helping People Unlock Better Pay
August 15, 2024This is a Bengali spin to the popular detective saga featuring Sherlock Homes. The six-episode series features Shekhar Home, his trusted partner, Jayvrat Sahni, along with Inspector Laha, and other characters.
Each episode adds a new twist to the series. Based in Kolkata, the series reflects different traits of the characters and how circumstances lead them to solve different cases.
Watch the series for some brilliant performances by Kay Kay Menon, Ranvir Shorey, Kirti Kulhari, and Rasika Dugal.
Where To Watch: JioCinema
Release Date: August 14
2. 'Emily In Paris Season 4, Part 1'
Emily's journey in Paris continues with season 4, part 1 where the show depicts the life of the fashionista and social-media marketing executive. She arrives in Paris as part of her company's French branch. As an American in a French city, she encounters several challenges in terms of her career, friendships, and cultural shifts.
“Emily is going to have to decide if everything she's ever wanted is really what she needs, and while Emily's heart will always remain true to Paris, her life takes some unexpected twists this season,” said lead star, Lily Collins, at Netflix's global fan event, Tudum.
Will Emily be successful in understanding the difference between her desires and wants?
Lily Collins, Lucas Bravo, Ashley Park, Camille Razat, and Samuel Arnold are a part of this series. Part 2 is expected to be released on September 12.
Where To Watch: Netflix
Release Date: August 15
3. 'Daughters'
Daughters, a documentary directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, is now playing.
August 14, 2024
Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy-Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C. jail. pic.twitter.com/E6QwvTVanBThis docuseries depicts the lives of four young girls and their imprisoned fathers in a Washington D.C. prison. The girls prepare a special father-daughter dance under the unique fatherhood programme at the prison.
The series showcases the emotional journey of fathers and daughters and how they keep the bond alive regardless of the distance or circumstances.
Natalie Rae and Angela Patton are the directors of this docuseries.
Where To Watch: Netflix
Release Date: August 14
4. 'Jackpot!'
Cash in or cash out. Jackpot!, streaming now on Prime Video. pic.twitter.com/H21PM64K8z
August 15, 2024This action comedy is based in the near-future Los Angeles where a state-wide lottery is announced, and participants can kill the winner to claim their prize money. However, the circumstances become more interesting when the rules are further announced. Only participants who have lost can murder the winner to claim the prize money and participants cannot use guns to kill winners. Lastly, they have only 24 hours to kill winners.
Will the original winner survive, or will a participant succeed in killing the winner?
The cast of the movie includes John Cena, Awkwafina, Simu Liu, Sean William Scott, and Ayden Mayeri.
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: August 15
5. 'The Union'
Y'all have been saying you wanted to see me do an action-comedy. 😉 Retweet if you're watching The Union on @netflix this weekend! pic.twitter.com/zUIqX1ih6y
August 15, 2024What happens when ex-flames unite two decades later for a secret mission in Europe? This action-comedy revolves around Mike and Roxanne where the latter is being included in the mission and informed that they are currently working for ‘the Union'.
Will Roxanne continue to help Mike and ‘the Union' or catch the first flight home?
The movie features Halle Berry, Mark Wahlberg, Mike Colter, Jessica De Gouw, Alice Lee, Dana Delany, and J.K. Simmons.
Where To Watch: Netflix
Release Date: August 16
Apart from these, the following shows and series are expected to be available on OTT platforms:
'Bad Monkey' (Apple TV+)
'Industry Season 3' (JioCinema)
'Chamak: The Conclusion' (SonyLiv)
'Bel Air' (JioCinema)
'Pearl' (Netflix)
'I Can't Live Without You' (Netflix)
'Naam Namak Nishan' (Amazon Mini TV)
'Darling' (Disney plus Hotstar)
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