12 New OTT Releases Promise Diverse Content For Viewers This Weekend, 13th December 2024
1. Bandish Bandits Season 2
Platform: Prime Video
Releasing: 13 December 2024
Description: Prime Video’s hit Indian musical drama, Bandish Bandits, returns for its second season. The new chapter continues the journey of Radhe (Ritwik Bhowmik), who grapples with his family’s classical music legacy after Pandit Ji’s (Naseeruddin Shah) passing. Meanwhile, Tamanna (Shreya Chaudhry) chases her pop dreams at an elite music academy. The couple’s clashing musical ambitions culminate in a high-stakes showdown at the India Band Championship, testing their love and values.
2. Carry On
Platform: Netflix
Releasing: 13 December 2024
Description: The Netflix thriller Carry On unfolds on Christmas Eve in a bustling airport, following TSA agent Ethan Kopek (Taron Egerton) as he is thrust into a perilous moral dilemma. When a mysterious passenger (Jason Bateman) coerces him into allowing a dangerous package onto a flight, Ethan must navigate an intricate web of deception, betrayal, and survival. As the lives of passengers hang in the balance, the gripping storyline builds towards a high-stakes finale.
3. Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…
Platform: Netflix
Releasing: 10th December 2024
Description: Academy Award-winning actor and comedy icon Jamie Foxx makes his much-anticipated return to the stage with a deeply personal stand-up special. What Had Happened Was… chronicles Foxx’s tumultuous recovery journey following a mysterious health scare in April 2023 that left him hospitalized. Filmed over three electrifying nights in Atlanta, the special blends Foxx’s signature comedic brilliance with heartfelt reflections on the physical and emotional hurdles he faced during his recovery.
4. Secret Level
Platform: Prime Video
Releasing: 10th December 2024
Description: Prime Video’s latest offering, Secret Level, is a captivating anthology series celebrating iconic video game franchises through a series of visually stunning animated shorts. Created by Blur Studio, the team behind Love, Death + Robots, this 15-episode series brings to life the worlds of popular games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer 40,000, Unreal Tournament, Pac-Man, and many more. Each episode masterfully combines inventive storytelling with jaw-dropping animation, offering a fresh perspective on beloved gaming classics.
5. No Good Deed
Platform: Netflix
Releasing: 12th December 2024
Description: In Netflix’s dark comedy No Good Deed, Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano) are an LA couple looking to sell their charming 1920s villa. However, their dream sale turns into a nightmare as prospective buyers arrive with hidden agendas. Each visitor’s ambition unearths dark secrets buried within the home, creating chaos that blends real estate drama with suspense. Spanning eight tightly packed episodes, the series balances comedy with a sinister undertone.
6. One Hundred Years of Solitude
Platform: Netflix
Releasing: 11th December 2024
Description: Netflix’s adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s literary masterpiece, One Hundred Years of Solitude, transports viewers to the enchanting world of Macondo. The Spanish-language series follows the lives of José Arcadio Buendía and Úrsula Iguarán, cousins who challenge societal norms to start a new life. Their journey leads to the founding of Macondo, a mystical village where magical realism interweaves with themes of love, war, madness, and an enduring family curse. The series spans generations of the Buendía family, capturing the essence of Márquez’s timeless novel.
7. Dream Productions
Platform: Disney+
Releasing: 11th December 2024
Description: Dream Productions, Pixar’s newest animated mockumentary, takes audiences back inside the mind of Riley, bridging the storylines between Inside Out and its upcoming sequel. This creative series explores Riley’s dream factory, following Paula Persimmon (Paula Pell), a whimsical director celebrated for her glittery, unicorn-filled dream sequences. However, Paula’s success is challenged by Xeni (Richard Ayoade), an ambitious daydream director eager to prove his worth. As the two clash, the series delves into the complexities of growing up, imagination, and collaboration.
8. The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga
Platform: Netflix
Releasing: 11th December 2024
Description: Set in the hometown of Elvis Presley, Netflix’s The Kings of Tupelo offers an intriguing dive into a real-life crime story. This docuseries revolves around Paul Kevin Curtis, a man whose life takes a shocking turn after discovering a dark secret during a routine maintenance job at a morgue. What begins as a small-town mystery evolves into a sprawling tale of conspiracy and hidden truths, exposing secrets that ripple far beyond Tupelo, Mississippi, and into the larger world.
9. Heretic
Platform: Theatres
Releasing: 13th December 2024
Description: The psychological horror thriller Heretic follows two young missionaries whose mission to convert a reclusive man takes a terrifying turn. What begins as a simple encounter devolves into a chilling game of survival, as they find themselves ensnared in a deadly cat-and-mouse battle with unforeseen consequences.
10. 1992
Platform: Netflix
Releasing: 13th December 2024
Description: Set against the backdrop of the Seville Expo ’92, Netflix’s 1992 is a gripping miniseries centered on a grieving widow and an alcoholic ex-cop. The unlikely duo teams up to investigate a string of murders tied to the event, unraveling a web of intrigue and corruption that threatens to expose dark secrets from Spain’s past.
11. Despatch
Platform: Zee5
Releasing: 13th December 2024
Description: Despatch, ZEE5’s latest crime drama, delves into the murky depths of Mumbai’s underworld through the eyes of crime journalist Joy (Manoj Bajpayee). Battling professional obsolescence in the digital age, Joy embarks on an obsessive mission to uncover a massive scam. However, his relentless pursuit of truth draws him into a dangerous world of deceit and peril, where the cost of his investigation could be far greater than he anticipated.
12. Mismatched Season 3
Platform: Netflix
Releasing: 13th December 2024
Description: Netflix’s beloved rom-com Mismatched returns for its third season, following the lives of Dimple (Prajakta Koli) and Rishi (Rohit Saraf) as they navigate adulthood in Hyderabad. The series captures the duo’s struggles with balancing their burgeoning careers in tech and app development while confronting the complexities of their relationship. With a mix of humor, heart, and relatable moments, the show explores themes of ambition, self-discovery, and love.
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