Looking for something new to watch this week? OTT platforms have a fresh mix of thrillers, horror, comedy and family dramas lined up. Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte face off in Akka, while Meethe Mein Kya Hai brings family tensions to the Diwali celebrations.
Horror fans can check out Obsession, and The One About Matthew Perry offers a closer look at the late actor’s life. From gripping crime stories to festive family chaos, here are the latest releases to add to your watchlist.
Minimum Wage (October 26)
A workplace comedy that follows teenage employees at a small-town pizza shop as they deal with demanding customers, a failing valet service and an absentee boss who suddenly returns with plans to make the business profitable. Starring Grace Reiter and Randall Park, the series uses a mockumentary format, with episodes running for around 12 minutes each. It is currently streaming on Netflix.
Drive – The Pretenders (October 28)
This romantic drama follows a struggling young race car mechanic who enters a fake engagement with a controversial figure to gain the resources needed to advance his career. Complications arise when their staged relationship begins turning into something real. It is available to stream on Prime Video.
The One About Matthew Perry (October 27)
The documentary explores the life and career of actor Matthew Perry, looking beyond his well-known television persona. Featuring previously unseen personal footage, family memories and accounts from longtime friends, the film examines his comedic legacy alongside the personal challenges he faced. The three-part docuseries is currently streaming on Netflix.
Akka (October 30)
Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte play Queen Bhavani and Rudra, fierce rivals battling for dominance over a women-controlled criminal underworld. Set in the fictional kingdom of Pernuru in 1985, the Indian crime series explores power struggles and changing loyalties in a territory governed exclusively by women for 800 years. The cast also features Tanvi Azmi and Mahesh Manjrekar. Akka will start streaming on Netflix from October 30.
Apocalypse Z: New World (October 30)
The post-apocalyptic thriller follows Manel, a man trapped in his apartment with his cat as a rabies-like infection turns people into aggressive predators. When food supplies run out, he must leave his shelter and navigate a dangerous world by land and sea. The film is a sequel to Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End and is set to stream on Prime Video.
Dead-End Job (October 30)
![Dead-End Job | Official Trailer | Netflix [ENG SUB]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sn2ZCxOxsN0/hqdefault.jpg)
Headlined by Lee Jae-wook, this South Korean horror series combines workplace struggles with supernatural terror. Created by Kim Da-min, Han Jun-hee, and Kyung Min-sun, it also stars Ko Min-si, and Kim Min-ha in key roles. Struggling with debt, a young man takes high-paying part-time jobs from a mysterious agency. But his search for money soon turns into a terrifying nightmare. It is scheduled to release on Netflix on October 30.
How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents (October 30)
The South African comedy franchise returns with another holiday disaster. Starring Rosemary Zimu and Kyle Clark, the latest instalment follows a chaotic meeting between families that spirals into cultural clashes, family secrets and awkward social situations during Diwali. It will release on Netflix.
Meethe Mein Kya Hai (October 30)
Ritwik Bhowmik and Rohini Hattangadi lead this Hindi family drama set during Diwali. An extended family gathering brings long-standing disagreements, leading to generational clashes and emotional revelations. Also starring Ayesha Raza and Gaurav Sharma, the drama will be released on Netflix.
