Weekend OTT Watchlist: What to Stream & Skip

The weekend is here, and it’s time to unwind. While this week’s lineup isn’t packed with blockbusters, there are still a few thrillers and heartwarming stories worth your time.

Here’s our curated list of what to stream on your day off from the best new releases to a few easy home-watch picks across platforms and languages.

Good

1. Ne Zha 2
Platform: Apple TV+
Language: Mandarin
Type: Movie (Fantasy)
Why Watch: After a massive disaster, Ne Zha and Ao Bing get a second chance at life in this myth-inspired fantasy adventure.

2. The Ballad of Wallis Island
Platform: JioHotstar
Language: English
Type: Movie (Drama)
Why Watch: A lonely lottery winner on a remote island invites his favourite musicians to perform, turning fantasy into reality.

Satisfactory

1. The Friends
Platform: JioHotstar
Language: English
Type: Movie (Drama)
Why Watch: A New York writer’s peaceful life changes after inheriting a Great Dane named Apollo from her late mentor.

2. Miss King
Platform: Netflix
Language: Japanese
Type: TV Show (Drama)
Why Watch: A young woman channels loss and pain to become a champion in the world of shogi.

3. Little Hearts
Platform: ETV Win
Language: English
Type: Movie (Comedy)
Why Watch: After failing an entrance exam and facing heartbreak, a student learns what true love really means.

Passable

1. Madharaasi
Platform: Prime Video
Language: Tamil
Type: Movie (Action)
Why Watch: A fast-paced action drama filled with romance and gripping moments.

2. Nightmares of Nature
Platform: Netflix
Language: English
Type: TV Show (Documentary)
Why Watch: Explore nature’s darker side through stories of prey struggling to survive in the wild.

Poor

1. Ghaati
Platform: Prime Video
Language: Telugu
Type: Movie (Crime)
Why Watch: A Telugu crime drama that misses the mark despite its gritty theme.

2. If
Platform: Netflix
Language: English
Type: Movie (Comedy)
Why Watch: A young girl starts seeing everyone’s forgotten imaginary friends — but the charm fades too soon.

Skip

1. Sarangapani Jathakam
Platform: Prime Video
Language: Hindi
Type: Movie (Comedy)
Why Watch: A horoscope believer’s chaotic journey that doesn’t quite land.