OTT Releases This Week: From ‘Lust Stories 3’ to ‘The Scandal’ – New Movies and Shows To Watch on Netflix, Prime Video and More

Major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and Apple TV+, are refreshing their content catalogues this week with an expansive lineup of film premieres, new series, stand-up specials, and returning espionage thrillers. Audiences can expect a mix of high-stakes crime dramas, horror revivals, fan-favourite spin-offs, and localised comedy specials across digital networks. Friday OTT Releases: From ‘Ghamasaan’ to ‘The Revolutionaries’, New Movies and Shows on Netflix, Prime Video and More.

OTT Releases of the Week

The mid-September streaming schedule offers major global franchises alongside notable regional debuts, ensuring fresh options for subscribers across various genres.

‘Waiting Hai Season 1’ – September 16

Led by Divyenndu and Bhuvan Arora, this crime dramedy focuses on two small-town schemers who get entangled in a high-stakes financial scam. The series debuts free to stream on Amazon Prime Video via MX Player.

‘Irumudi’– September 18

This regional South Indian thriller centres on a family pilgrimage that takes a dark turn following a sudden disappearance. Grounded in cultural realism, the film explores mystery and suspense on JioHotstar.

‘Neagley’ – September 16

Expanding the Reacher universe, this action-thriller series puts former military investigator Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) in the centre of her own investigation. The entire eight-episode season arrives simultaneously on Prime Video.

‘The Scandal’ – September 1

Set in Joseon-era Korea, it follows a high-stakes, dangerous game of love, temptation, and manipulation involving a high-society wager based on the French classic Dangerous Liaisons. It will be available for streaming on Netflix.

‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 – September 16

Gary Oldman returns as Jackson Lamb in the critically acclaimed spy drama. The new season finds the Slough House MI5 rejects on the run following a catastrophic breach, debuting its first episode on Apple TV+.

‘The Doll’ – September 18

A horror feature following a family that discovers an antique toy with a sinister history in their new home. The atmospheric thriller arrives on Netflix ahead of the fall season.

‘Lee Cronin’s the Mummy’– September 18

Director Lee Cronin delivers a modern, visceral reinterpretation of the classic monster mythos. Blending dark folklore with modern suspense, the horror feature debuts on JioHotstar.

‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’– September 17

The latest instalment in Ryan Murphy's true-crime anthology series examines the notorious 1892 axe murders. Starring Ella Beatty, all eight episodes drop at once on Netflix.

‘Not a Stranger’ – September 17

A slow-burn romantic drama exploring identity, memory, and unexpected second chances after two former acquaintances meet decades after losing contact. Streaming on JioHotstar.

‘Plastic Beauty’ – September 17

This dark satirical documentary series investigates the extreme lengths of cosmetic procedures and societal standard pressures. The investigative title premieres on Netflix.

‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Season 2′ – September 18

The animated spin-off expands the Hawkins lore with original mysteries set during the summer of 1985. The series returns for its second chapter on Netflix.

‘Best of the Best’ – September 18

It follows childhood best friends Maya and Anjali as they join a competitive Bollywood-fusion dance team at UCLA, navigating rivalry, romance, and friendship as they aim for the US National Championship.

‘Lust Stories 3’ – September 18

The popular anthology franchise returns with four new short films from prominent Indian directors, examining modern relationships, desire, and emotional complexities on Netflix. ‘Lust Stories 3’ Review: Female Desire Has Many Faces, Explored.

‘Zakir Khan: Papa Yaar’ – September 18

Comedian Zakir Khan returns with a brand-new stand-up special exploring family dynamics, adulthood, and observational humour. The comedy special debuts globally on Netflix. OTT Releases This Week: ‘Dhamaal 4’ to ‘Lovesick’, Movies and Shows To Watch on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and More.

With platforms delivering a balanced mix of global blockbusters, regional titles, and original series, viewers have a wide variety of choices to stream throughout the week. Whether looking for binge-worthy crime sagas or lighter comedy specials, this week's digital lineup caters to diverse viewing preferences.

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