- By Sukanya Saha
- Mon, 08 May 2023 03:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
This week's OTT releases offer a variety of interesting movies and shows for viewers to choose from. History enthusiasts can enjoy the highly anticipated second part of ZEE5's series, "Taj: Reign of Revenge," while others can opt for other options like Korean drama "Race Season 1" on Disney+ Hotstar or Netflix's latest documentary, "Queen Cleopatra." Browse through the complete list to organise your weekly schedule based on the new content arriving on various streaming platforms this week.
THE MUPPETS MAYHEM
The Muppets Mayhem follows a group of musicians who unite to create a music band called The Electric Mayhem Band. The show depicts their efforts to record their debut studio album and how they confront new obstacles in the music industry. Starring popular Indian-American Youtuber Lilly Singh, the show will be available on Disney+ Hotstar from May 10.
THE LIGHT IN YOUR EYES
A new Korean drama series called "The Light in Your Eyes," starring Han Ji-min, Kim Hye-ja, Nam Joo-hyuk, and Son Ho-jun in pivotal roles, is set to release on MX Player on May 10, in response to the growing popularity of K-dramas. The series follows the story of a woman who comes across a magical watch that allows her to manipulate time. However, when she uses the watch to save her father's life, she faces severe consequences for her actions.
HANNAH GADSBY: SOMETHING SPECIAL
Netflix is bringing another stand-up special by Emmy Award-winning comedian Hannah Gadsby. Watch the popular comedian take centre stage and deliver a hilarious performance that is sure to tickle your funny bones. Releasing on May 9, this is one of the most exciting new options among the list of OTT releases this week.
QUEEN CLEOPATRA
This documentary will revolve around the life of the last pharaoh of Egypt, Queen Cleopatra, and her struggle to preserve her family's legacy. The documentary produced by Jada Pinkett Smith will release on Netflix on May 10.
ULTRAMAN SEASON 3
The creators of "Ultraman" have returned with the third and final installment of the animated show that revolves around Shin Hayata, a superhero who fights against menacing extra-terrestrial creatures and aliens that pose a threat to Earth. Ultraman will release on Netflix on May 11.
ROYALTEEN: PRINCESS MARGRETHE
Netflix's latest movie, "Royalteen: Princess Margrethe," is adapted from Randi Fuglehaug and Anne Gunn Halvorsen's book Royalteen Prince Charming. The story revolves around Princess Margrethe who strives to lead a typical life amid all the complexities of her family. The film features Elli Müller Osborne, Sammy Germain Wadi, and Amalie Sporsheim in prominent roles and is slated for its digital release on Netflix on May 11.
TAJ: REIGN OF REVENGE
The second season of "Taj: Divided by Blood," the first part of which left audiences on a cliffhanger, has returned with more thrills and drama. The historical period drama revolves around Mughal Emperor Akbar and his three sons - Salim, Murad, and Daniyal. The upcoming season, "Taj: Reign of Revenge," features a talented cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Aashim Gulati, Sandhya Mridul, Rahul Bose, and others. It will continue where the first season ended and highlight the events that shook the foundation of the Mughal empire. The highly anticipated show will be available for streaming from May 12 on Zee5.
CRATER
Releasing on May 12 on Disney+ Hotstar, the movie "Crater", directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, follows the story of Caleb Channing (played by Russell-Bailey) who is set to leave for a new planet after his father's death. Before leaving, Channing and his friends embark on an adventurous mission to fulfill his father's last wish.
DAHAAD
Releasing on May 12 on Amazon Prime Video, Dahaad is a series set in a small village in Rajasthan, following the story of a police officer (played by Sonakshi Sinha) who is given the task of investigating the suicides of women in public bathrooms. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers that these deaths were not suicides but murders. The series, created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, stars Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah, Sohum Shah, and Vijay Varma in prominent roles.
BLACK KNIGHT
Releasing on May 12, Netflix's latest Korean series, “Black Knight,” stars South Korean actors Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, and Kang You-seok. The show is based on Lee Yoon-Kyun's webcomic, Taekbaegisa, and takes place in a future world where a team of knights assist in delivering goods to people during extreme weather conditions.
THE MOTHER
The upcoming action thriller film, “The Mother,” featuring Jennifer Lopez, will release on Netflix on May 12. The movie, directed by Niki Caro, follows the story of a skilled assassin who is compelled to leave her reclusive life to rescue her child whom she had abandoned years ago.