Yes, we know, we know. This week has been especially hard for you. All you want to do is put the AC on full blast, snuggle into your favourite comforter, and binge-watch web series/movies till your brain has to intervene and gently tells you, "enough is enough, go to sleep now." Well, if this is your weekend goal, then you've come to the right place! Just for you, we've compiled a list of absolutely bingeable, brand-new OTT content to get over your weekly blues and fully submit yourself to oblivion. From romance to action to thriller to comedy, this list has it all. Scroll on!
1. The Game You Never Play Along
This Tamil Mystery thriller will have you on the edge of your (metaphorical) seat with the amount of twists and surprises it has. When a female game developer finds herself as the target of a cyber attack, she sets off to find the perpetrators, but finds truth and secrets that she never envisioned.
Where to watch: Netflix
2. Too Much with Kajol & Twinkle
You know, sometimes there's a need to binge a series that requires you to put absolutely zero brain cells into it to comprehend it. If that's your vibe, then Too Much with Kajol & Twinkle is the absolutely best for you. This celebrity chat show, hosted by the titular celebrities, will keep you absolutely entertained.
Where to watch: Prime Video
3. Steve
Starring Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo, Simbi Ajikawo, and Emily Watson, Steve is a comedy thriller that centres around a headteacher named Steve (Murphy) who struggles to prevent his school from closing. Set in the mid-1990s, this drama film is a wonderful mix of raw realism and heartfelt performances.
Where to watch: Netflix
4. The Lost Bus
Inspired by Lizzy Johnson's book "The Paradise," The Lost Bus is a survival thriller helmed by Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. Directed by Paul Greengrass, this film dramatises the events of the 2018 California campfire tragedy through the eyes of a bus driver and a teacher who attempt to save schoolchildren.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
5. Genie, Make A Wish
Marking the duo's first on-screen project in over nine years, Genie, Make A Wish stars
Kim Woo Bin and Bae Suzy, who have become a fan-favourite couple since the kdrama Uncontrollably Fond (2016). This fantasy rom-com chronicles the events that unfold when a mischievous genie named Iblis (Kim), awoken from his sleep after many centuries, encounters an emotionally detached young woman named Ka-Young (Suzy).
Where to watch: Netflix