From Poacher to Avatar: Must-Watch OTT Releases This Week for Your Weekend Binge
Legal Hurdle: Bombay High Court Halts Release of “The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth” on Netflix
As the streaming landscape continues to evolve, this week promises a diverse array of content offerings to cater to every palate. While the Indian-original release “Poacher,” produced by Alia Bhatt, shines a light on the grim reality of illegal ivory poaching in India, viewers can also look forward to a range of other captivating titles across genres.
Notably, Netflix is set to make history by hosting the Screen Actor Guild Awards live for the first time, marking a bold venture for the streaming platform. With the awards ceremony streaming at 5:00 am (IST), audiences can expect a thrilling celebration of talent and excellence in the world of acting, delivered straight to their screens.
Adding to the excitement is the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” set to debut on Netflix. However, while fans eagerly anticipate revisiting the beloved world of bending and adventure, early reviews suggest a mixed reception to the adaptation. With the original series holding a special place in the hearts of many, the live-action rendition faces the daunting task of meeting fans’ lofty expectations while offering a fresh take on the beloved story.
Meanwhile, Disney+ Hotstar invites viewers to embark on one final journey with “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” as the series reaches its climactic conclusion with its final season. As the eponymous Bad Batch grapples with new challenges and tests the limits of their abilities, fans can expect an action-packed and emotionally resonant conclusion to this thrilling saga set in the iconic Star Wars universe. With a rich tapestry of storytelling and compelling characters, “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” promises an epic send-off that will leave fans eagerly anticipating what lies ahead in the ever-expanding Star Wars galaxy.
On the international shore, there is Through My Window 3: Looking At You, the final chapter of the Spanish romance trilogy. It follows the typical romantic dilemmas and the inability to move on after separation. If you haven’t already binged on the first two parts, you can find them both on Netflix.
If you have an appetite for documentaries, you could go for the new British crime docu-series Can I Tell You A Secret? which gives a bone-chilling insight into a serial cyber stalker who made the life of countless women a living hell. Another choice could be Apple TV’s documentary on football legend Messi, which follows him along the five World Cups.For comedy fanatics, Netflix dished out another comedy special: Mike Epps’s Ready to Sell Out. Here, the American stand-up comic gets candid about his finances, romantic life, and hilarious street observations.
In case you are wondering about Netflix’s documentary on the Sheena Bora murder case, which was supposed to be released on February 23, its release has been halted after the CBI pleaded to the Bombay High Court. The series is likely to premiere only after it gets a green light following a special screening of the series for the Central Bureau of Investigation (are there many cuts and edits in store?).
