This week, streaming platforms bring some hotly-anticipated shows like Lust Stories season 2, season 3 of The Witcher and more. Here is a quick look at what's arriving on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney plus Hotstar and other platforms this week.
Lust Stories season 2: Netflix
Release date: June 29
The anthology series that explores love and sexuality, particularly from the point of view of its female protagonists, is back with a new season after a much-talked about season one. The show features an ensemble cast including Neena Gupta, Tamannaah Bhatia, Kajol, Vijay Varma, Angad Bedi, Kajol, Mrunal Thakur and Tilottama Shome among others. Lust Stories 2 will be helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, R. Balki, Konkona Sen Sharma and Sujoy Ghosh. Fans of Tamannaah and Vijay are eagerly awaiting the release after the actress confirmed the duo are dating.
Afwaah: Netflix
Release date: June 30
Sudhir Mishra's film which was released in theatres in May will now be available for OTT viewing. The thriller starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bhumi Pednekar, Sharib Hashmi and others revolves around the consequences of a rumour, especially in the age of an invasive social media.
The Night Manager season 2: Disney plus Hotstar
Release date: June 30
The show headlined by Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur is back with the second part after an engaging first season. The Hindi show is the remake of a British show of the same name, which itself is an adaptation of John le Carre's novel. The plot revolves around Shaan Sengupta (Kapur), a former navy officer working as a night manager in a hotel, and arms dealer Shelly Rungta (Kapoor).
The Witcher season 3, volume 1: Netflix
Release date: June 29
One of Netflix's most-watched shows, the fantasy drama revolves around its three main characters Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), Yennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra) and Ciri (Freya Allan). The official synopsis reads: “As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geraly takes Ciri of Cintra into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it.” Last year Cavill announced that he would be leaving the series to pursue other projects, making this season his last as Geralt. According to reports, Liam Hemsworth will essay Geralt of Rivia in the next season.
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan season 4: Amazon Prime
Release date: June 30
John Krasinski returns as the titular spy, Jack Ryan, for one last time in the fourth and final season of the political thriller series. The six-episode final season will follow Krasinski's CIA agent on his most dangerous mission yet: facing an enemy both foreign and domestic. Adapted from author Tom Clancy's novels of the same title, the series will also see Michael Kelly and Wendell Pierce reprise their characters of veteran special operations agent Mike November and Ryan's field boss James Greer, respectively.