This Week’s OTT Highlights (March 23–29): 13 Exciting Movies and Shows to Stream

The coming week brings an exciting lineup of 13 new titles across popular OTT platforms, offering something for every kind of viewer. From gripping thrillers and high-stakes dramas to action-packed adventures and reality competition chaos, there’s plenty to keep you glued to your screens. This week, Vijay Sethupathi headlines Kaattaan, Riz Ahmed navigates a chaotic audition in Bait, Uma Thurman turns her inn into a battlefield in Pretty Lethal, and Charlie Cox returns as Daredevil in the thrilling second season of Daredevil: Born Again.

Streaming Now: Netflix

Inside Season 3 (March 23)

The Sidemen bring back their hit reality show where 12 celebrities, including Eddie Hall, Saffron Barker, Indiyah Polack, Chloe Ferry, comedian AB, and social media stars Anna Paul, Alhan, and Chian, share a house with a £1 million prize at stake. Every luxury item they purchase reduces the prize fund, forcing contestants to carefully weigh every decision. Expect fierce competitions, chaotic dynamics, and plenty of drama over the seven-day stay.

Bait (March 25)

Riz Ahmed stars as Shah Latif, a struggling actor in London whose life spirals over four unpredictable days after landing an audition to play James Bond. The six-episode series, featuring Guz Khan, Sheeba Chaddha, Sajid Hasan, Aasiya Shah, and Weruche Opia, mixes comedy with cultural commentary, examining the pressures of fame, family, and the expectations of an iconic role.

Homicide Season 3 (March 25)

Dick Wolf’s true-crime docuseries returns to New York, highlighting five high-profile cases. Using interviews with detectives and prosecutors, archival footage, and detailed breakdowns, the series captures the investigative process from crime scene to courtroom verdict, shining a light on some of Manhattan’s most notorious murders.

Detective Hole (March 26)

Tobias Santelmann stars as Oslo detective Harry Hole in this Nordic noir adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s The Devil’s Star. Hole investigates a series of ritualistic murders while navigating internal corruption and personal demons. Joel Kinnaman plays Tom Waaler, a fellow officer whose loyalties are questionable, making this a tense, psychological thriller.

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen (March 26)

Rachel (Camila Morrone) is just five days away from her wedding when she embarks on a road trip with fiancé Nicky (Adam DiMarco) to a secluded vacation home. Paranoia and strange coincidences make Rachel question her choices, testing the limits of love and trust in this suspenseful romantic thriller.

Streaming on Prime Video

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (March 25)

Charlie Cox reprises his role as Matt Murdock, who now operates in the shadows against Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio), the newly elected mayor of New York. With allies Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), and Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson), Daredevil faces an escalating war on crime. Season 2 promises darker storylines, intense action, and higher stakes, already paving the way for season 3.

Pretty Lethal (March 25)

Uma Thurman stars as Devora Kasimer, a former ballet prodigy running a remote roadside inn. Five young ballerinas seeking shelter during a competition face deadly attacks from mobsters, forcing them to turn their artistry into survival skills. Starring Maddie Ziegler, Avantika, Millicent Simmonds, Iris Apatow, and Lana Condor, this action thriller transforms grace and precision into weapons.

House of David Season 2 (March 27)

Michael Iskander returns as David, navigating political intrigue, family tensions, and forbidden romances during the Age of Iron. With King Saul (Ali Suliman), Queen Ahinoam (Ayelet Zurer), and Samuel (Stephen Lang), this historical drama explores faith, destiny, and power struggles that will shape Israel’s future.

Streaming on JioHotstar

Heartbreak High Season 3 (March 25)

The final chapter of the Australian teen drama follows Hartley High’s seniors as they grapple with graduation, adulthood, and secrets gone awry. Amerie (Ayesha Madon), Malakai Mitchell (Thomas Weatherall), and the ensemble cast face pranks, legal trouble, and the chaos of impending independence.

Kaattaan (March 27)

Vijay Sethupathi stars as Muthu, a mysterious figure whose identity becomes central after a severed head is found in rural Tamil Nadu. Villagers’ conflicting stories portray him as both a hero and a menace. The film also features Milind Soman, Sudev Nair, and Muthukumar in a suspenseful thriller that blends mystery with local folklore.

Streaming on ZEE5

Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel (March 26)

Set in North Bengal, this horror-comedy revolves around a luxury hotel built on a colonial graveyard. Lawyer Aranya and his partner encounter six mischievous ghosts who create hilarious chaos for the living. Starring Mimi Chakraborty, Bonny Sengupta, Swastika Dutta, Soham Majumder, and Kanchan Mullick, the film combines supernatural fun with slapstick humor.

Projapati 2 (March 27)

Mithun Chakraborty returns as Gour Chakrabarty, whose wish is to see his widowed son Joy (Dev) remarried. Against the backdrop of a Bengali family’s restaurant and home during festival season, Joy balances personal ambitions with family obligations, resulting in an emotional, heartwarming story about love, responsibility, and belonging.

Streaming on Apple TV

For All Mankind Season 5 (March 27)

Set in 2012, the series explores life in a thriving Martian colony where settlers navigate political tensions with Earth. Joel Kinnaman, Toby Kebbell, Edi Gathegi, Cynthy Wu, Coral Peña, Wrenn Schmidt, Mireille Enos, Costa Ronin, and Sean Kaufman face challenges that threaten the fragile independence of the colony. Season 5 sets the stage for deeper interplanetary conflicts in the already renewed sixth season.