The weekend brings a fresh lineup of entertainment for OTT viewers, with several new web series making their debut across streaming platforms. From Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte’s crime drama Akka to the suspense-filled A Couple of Lies and the Korean thriller Dead-End Job, this week’s releases cover multiple languages and genres. Here is a look at the shows arriving on streaming platforms from October 30.
1. Akka
Starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte, Akka centres on two powerful female gangsters whose contrasting ideologies and ambitions lead to an intense rivalry. As their confrontation threatens to disturb the existing power structure, the story explores themes of authority, loyalty, family ties and revenge. The cast also includes Tanvi Azmi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshuman Pushkar and Monica Panwar. The series premieres on October 30.
Where to watch: Netflix
2. Rudravanam PS
The Telugu crime thriller features Naresh Agastya, Banerjee and Shiva Alapati. The story follows Sub-Inspector Sivakumar, an upright police officer investigating a mysterious disappearance and the discovery of a headless body. As he digs deeper into the case, what initially appears to be a routine investigation begins exposing disturbing secrets and hidden problems within the town. The series starts streaming on October 30.
Where to watch: ZEE5
3. Dead-End Job
This South Korean drama stars Lee Jae-wook, Go Min-si and Kim Min-ha. The plot revolves around a man in his thirties who comes across an unusual employment agency offering part-time jobs with salaries nearly 50 times higher than standard wages. What initially appears to be an extraordinary career opportunity soon takes a sinister turn, drawing him into a terrifying situation. The series releases on October 30.
Where to watch: Netflix
4. How to Ruin Diwali
The South African series brings together two very different families under one roof, setting the stage for a mix of cultural differences, family tensions and unexpected drama. The story follows a Zulu family and an Indian medical dynasty as their lives become intertwined. The cast includes Rosemary Zimu, Kyle Clark, Jailoshini Naidoo, Koobeshan Naidoo, Sonia Mbele and Meshack Mavuso. The series premieres on October 30.
Where to watch: Netflix
5. A Couple of Lies
Set against the contrasting backdrops of Sicily and Stockholm, this suspense drama begins with what appears to be a peaceful home-swapping arrangement between two wealthy couples. However, the seemingly harmless exchange gradually turns into a dangerous affair as the couples go to extreme lengths to safeguard their secrets and protect themselves. Featuring Emma Appleton, Fares Fares and Frida Gustavsson, the series arrives on October 30.
Where to watch: Netflix
6. Nocturne
Featuring Liev Schreiber and Zazie Beetz, Nocturne is a crime drama inspired by The Sandman, a novel from the Joona Linna series written by Lars Kepler, the pen name of authors Alexander Ahndoril and Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril. The story follows a former homicide detective who moves to a quiet town in Pennsylvania, only to find himself confronting a terrifying threat when an imprisoned serial killer begins targeting the community. The series premieres on October 30.