Weekend Binge List: What to Watch on OTT this Weekend!

 Hello, hello,

It is Friday and in just a few hours, another weekend starts! WeeHee! 

If you plan on staying in and being a couch potato, then we have some binge-worthy OTT show and movie recommendations for you! 

1. Shabash Feluda (Zee5): Another new reboot/ new franchise for our favourite Bengali detective! This one stars Parambrata Chattopadhaya as Feluda and brings to life one of the many Feluda stories that have not hitherto been made for TV or film! This is a convoluted, fast-paced thriller and is definitely worth watching! 

2. The Last Thing He Told Me (AppleTV): Based on the eponymous book, this is a fast-paced thriller about whether we really know the ones we love! When Hannah Hall's husband goes missing, she has no idea the kinds of things she would end up finding out about his past and the sacrifices they would need to make to keep his daughter- Bailey- safe. If you liked the book, you'll also like the series. 

3. Kathal (Netflix): A sharp and well-made satire about the priorities of the police in some Indian states. When the local MLA's exotic species of jackfruit goes missing, the local police is called in and all their resources and focused on finding the jackfruits and the culprit. Hilarious and with great performances, this one is a must-watch! 

4. Virupaksha (Netflix): Based in 1991, in a small village in Andhra Pradesh, Virupaksha questions people's blind faith in rituals and religion even when it sounds counterintuitive! A supernatural thriller, this one will keep you hooked. 

5. Neelavelicham (Amazon Prime Video): Set in the 1960s, this movie follows a writer, who rents a home so that he can concentrate and work on his novel. However, the house is not what it seems and he can sense a presence of a young girl who had killed herself a decade ago. Will he be able to unravel the mystery behind her death? A really nice movie that is definitely worth watching. 

6. High Desert (AppleTV): Recently released from prison, her "mommy" dead and at a bit of a career dead end, Peggy needs something to do! So, she decides to become a PI and also, finds herself a mentor and bring in new cases to their firm. Hilarity and chaos ensues! An absolute must watch! 

7. Platonic (AppleTV): College besties Sylvie and Will have not been in touch for five years because Sylvie didn't approve of Will's wife. Now that Will is divorced, the two besties reunite and do chaotic things. Very, very funny! 

8. City on Fire (AppleTV): Made by the folks who made Gossip Girl and The O.C (shows I love). This one is set in New York City circa 2003. A young college student is shot in the head in Central Park and it's a show about her and her friends and several other people connected to this shooting. I am two episodes in and I am really enjoying this, the story, the people, place and even the styling. 

9. Jaatishwar (Hoichoi): A short and quick thriller/drama series about a young woman who comes to her boyfriend's ancestral home for the first time and has a feeling like she's been there before. She remembers things and is acting strange putting the family on edge. Nicely done, with a good twist or two. 

10. Homestay Murders (Hoichoi): Saw this last weekend in one sitting and really, really enjoyed it. It's short and a straight forward closed room murder mystery. A homestay in the hills, a couple of guests, the homestay owners and a dead body. A killer amongst them. This was so much fun.