It’s time for your weekly update of the latest OTT releases and the next seven days have the perfect blend of movies and TV shows to satiate all your bingeing needs. Manav Kaul stars in Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper, a crime comedy from the makers of Mirzapur; Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram lead an adaptation of Laura Lippman’s novel Lady in the Lake; Cobra Kai returns with the first part of its final season.
T・P Bon season 2 (July 17)
Season 2 of T・P Bon continues the adventures of Bon Namihira, a seemingly average junior high student whose life is turned upside down when he encounters Ream Stream and her yellow jellyfish companion, Buyoyon. Together, they form a team of time-travelling agents dedicated to preserving historical events and saving lives across various eras. This season delves deeper into Bon’s transformation from an ordinary student to a pivotal member of the Time Patrol. Highlights include missions that take them from the ancient pyramids of Egypt to the war-torn landscapes of World War II. Each episode is a meticulously crafted blend of history and fiction, where Bon and Ream must navigate complex scenarios to avert crises and ensure the continuity of history.
Streaming on Netflix
The Green Glove Gang season 2 (July 17)
Zuza, Kinga and Alicja return in a sequel season to 2022’s Polish series, The Green Glove Gang. The trio are now in hiding in the picturesque Bieszczady Mountains after deciding to hang up their thieving gloves. However, their plans for a quiet retirement are disrupted when Zuza’s son finds himself entangled with a notorious gangster. The gang is forced to reunite and don their green gloves once more to navigate a perilous underworld and rescue him.
Streaming on Netflix
Cobra Kai season 6 part 1 (July 18)
The final showdown begins in Cobra Kai season 6 part 1 (the first of a three-part finale) as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence rally their students for the ultimate battle at the Sekai Taikai. Tensions escalate when John Kreese resurfaces with a vengeance. Freed from prison, Kreese aims to reclaim Cobra Kai’s dominance on a global scale, reigniting old rivalries and forging new alliances. Also, the threat of Terry Silver’s return looms large, despite his defeat in the previous season. Meanwhile, the stakes are higher than ever for Johnny, who grapples with impending fatherhood as Carmen’s pregnancy progresses. Amidst this, secrets from Mr. Miyagi’s past emerge, providing Daniel with unexpected insights and challenges.
Streaming on Netflix
Master of the House (July 18)
Master of the House is a Thai drama that delves into themes of ambition, loyalty and betrayal. It kicks off with the sudden death of Roongroj, a business tycoon who has recently married his housemaid, Kaimook. His untimely demise ignites a fierce battle for control of his vast diamond empire. Meanwhile, Kaimook finds herself at the heart of this turbulent power struggle within Roongroj’s family as the secrets behind the businessman’s untimely demise are gradually unfurled.
Streaming on Netflix
Mr Bigstuff (July 18)
A six-part comedy series, Mr Bigstuff delves into the dysfunctional dynamics of two estranged brothers, Glen (Ryan Sampson) and Lee (Danny Dyer). The former is a carpet sales manager with a penchant for perfectionism and leads a seemingly mundane life in suburban Essex with his shoplifting fiancée, Kirsty. Glen’s world is thrown into chaos when Lee, a burly fellow struggling with a prescription drug addiction and toting their father’s ashes in a biscuit tin, unexpectedly reenters his life. As the mismatched trio navigate their tumultuous coexistence in a quiet cul-de-sac, their facade of normalcy quickly unravels, exposing deep-seated issues and familial strife.
Streaming on JioCinema
My Spy: The Eternal City (July 18)
A thrilling sequel to 2020’s My Spy, The Eternal City reunites CIA operative JJ (Dave Bautista) and his teenage protégé Sophie (Chloe Coleman). This time, Sophie persuades JJ to chaperone her high school choir’s trip to Italy, culminating in a performance for the Pope in Vatican City. However, what starts as an educational excursion quickly escalates into a high-stakes adventure. The duo finds themselves entangled in an international terrorist plot targeting CIA Chief David Kim and his son Collin, who happens to be Sophie’s best friend.
Streaming on Prime Video
Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper (July 18)
Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper stars Manav Kaul as the titular character, a top chartered accountant whose life spirals into chaos and danger after a drastic step. A married man and a father of two children, he becomes an escort to pay off his debts. What begins as an ordinary tale takes a wild turn when one of his most loyal clients turns out to be the wife of a seasoned criminal. As he looks for ways to save himself, Tribhuvan’s journey through the underworld is riddled with comedic mishaps, violent confrontations and unexpected alliances. The ensemble cast also includes Shubhrajyoti Barat, Shweta Basu Prasad, Tillotama Shome, Sumit Gulati and Naresh Gosain among others.
Streaming on Netflix
Arcadian (July 19)
Arcadian is a gripping post-apocalyptic thriller that follows Paul (Nicolas Cage) and his twin teenage sons, Joseph (Jaeden Martell) and Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins), as they struggle to survive in a remote farmhouse amidst a decimated world plagued by nightmarish creatures. Set in a future where civilisation has collapsed, the trio’s existence is defined by tranquility during the day and terror at night, when monstrous beings emerge to hunt. The story intensifies when Thomas ventures out to visit a nearby farm and falls into a cave, leading Paul to mount a dangerous rescue mission.
Streaming on Lionsgate Play
Find Me Falling (July 19)
A captivating rom-com, Find Me Falling stars Harry Connick Jr. as John Allman, an ageing rock star struggling with the popularity of his music dwindling and a failed comeback album to boot. Seeking solace and a fresh start, John retreats to an isolated cliffside home on the picturesque Mediterranean island of Cyprus. However, his plans for a quiet escape are soon disrupted as he encounters a series of unexpected visitors. Among them is an old flame, Sia, played by Agni Scott, reigniting past passions and unresolved emotions. This romantic entanglement brings chaos and complications, forcing John to confront his past and make critical decisions about his future.
Streaming on Netflix
I.S.S. (July 19)
This space thriller is set in a near-future scenario where tensions between American and Russian astronauts aboard the International Space Station escalate as nuclear war breaks out on Earth. The crew, initially focused on scientific collaboration, faces a dire dilemma when both American and Russian governments order their respective astronauts to seize control of the station by any means necessary. As a result, the station’s once-genial atmosphere dissolves into suspicion and conflict. The astronauts must navigate their distrust, the malfunctioning life support systems and the moral quandaries of their orders to survive.
Streaming on JioCinema
Lady in the Lake (July 19)
Based on Laura Lippman’s novel, Lady in the Lake stars Natalie Portman as Maddie Schwartz and Moses Ingram as Cleo Sherwood. Set in 1960s Baltimore, the narrative follows Maddie, a Jewish housewife, who decides to reinvent her life by becoming an investigative journalist following the shocking disappearance of a young girl on Thanksgiving Day in 1966. Her pursuit of the truth sets her on a collision course with Cleo, a hard-working mother deeply involved in advancing the political agenda of Baltimore’s Black community. Their lives seem parallel at first but as Maddie digs deeper into Cleo’s unsolved murder, she unearths secrets that challenge her perceptions.
Streaming on Apple TV+
Sweet Home season 3 (July 19)
In Sweet Home season 3, the tension between humans, monsters and neohumans reaches its peak. The series continues the harrowing tale of Cha Hyun-su and his companions as they struggle to survive in a world plagued by monstrous transformations. Following the shocking revelations of Season 2, Hyun-su faces internal battles while dealing with the monstrous evolution of Lee Eun-hyuk, who re-emerges as a significant threat. New alliances and adversaries are formed, with Yi-kyung returning as a half-human, half-monster.
