From profound dramas to high-octane actioners, this week’s digital releases have everything for everyone.
Finally, it’s time to brush up your OTT list for this week as several projects, including films and shows, are lined up for the next few days. The list includes profound dramas and high-octane actioners, and the perfect blend would satiate all your bingeing needs.
From Rohit Shetty’s ‘Indian Police Force' to biographical series on Cristóbal Balenciaga, get ready to enjoy a fun-filled week.
‘Kübra’ (January 18)
The Turkish drama-thriller revolves around Gökhan Ahinolu, a man whose mundane life in the suburbs of Istanbul is changed by messages from an unknown titular entity. Gökhan, however, gets curious only after these cryptic messages gradually intertwine with his reality, leading to a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
Streaming on Netflix
‘Cristóbal Balenciaga’ (January 19)
The biographical drama series is based on the extraordinary journey of the iconic Spanish fashion designer. From his humble beginnings in the town of Getaria to become a known name in the global haute couture, the series showcases Balenciaga’s rise in the fashion world, and how he left a huge impact on the fashion industry. Alberto San Juan plays the titular designer in the series.
Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
‘Indian Police Force’ (January 19)
Indian Police Force, the action-thriller series created and directed by Rohit Shetty, marks his OTT debut. It stars Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Vivek Oberoi in the lead, and is part of Shetty’s fictional Cop Universe. It is a tribute to the dedication and bravery of the police force and how they put everything on the line of duty in order to keep everyone safe.
Streaming on Prime Video
‘Sixty Minutes’ (January 19)
The film follows MMA fighter Octavio “Ox” Rodriguez who faces a tough choice – either to attend his daughter’s birthday party instead of his match or to lose custody forever. When he decides to ditch the crucial match for her, it leads to a series of events involving several MMA underworld’s dangerous figures.
Streaming on Netflix
‘The Kitchen’ (January 19)
The dystopian futuristic thriller, which is set in London in 2044, revolves around Izi (Kane Robinson) and 12-year-old orphan Benji as showcases how they navigate a world where the rich-poor divide is stark. It shows that social housing has been eradicated, and hence, the two have to live in The Kitchen, a slum community that defiantly resists displacement.
Streaming on Netflix
‘Zorro’(January 19)
The Spanish action-adventure series follows Diego de la Vega, portrayed by Miguel Bernardeau, and how he takes up the iconic mantle of Zorro. Set against the backdrop of the Canary Islands, the series is a blend of action, adventure and drama.
Streaming on Prime Video
‘Captivating the King’ (January 20)
A Korean adaptation of the book ‘Spy, The Fascinated’, the show revolves around a prince who becomes king after facing betrayal by his brother and the Qing Dynasty. Amidst the change in power, he meets a skilled con artist, Kang Hee Soo, seeking revenge. The two and their lives soon intertwine in a dangerous game of love and deceit.
Streaming on Netflix