It is time to update your weekly watchlist. From season 8 of popular chat show Koffee with Karan to horror dramas and a documentary series, here is a quick look at the movies and shows releasing on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney plus Hotstar and other platforms this week.
Aspirants season 2: Amazon Prime Video
Release date: October 25
The second season of the popular TVF show, which delves into the lives of UPSC aspirants, takes us deeper into the journey of the trio—Abhilash, Guri and SK. The latest season tracks the trio's relationship as they try to balance their friendship with complex and life and career decisions. Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, the series features a stellar cast of Naveen Kasturia, Sunny Hinduja, Abhilash Thapliyal, Shivankit Parihar and Namita Dubey.
Life on Our Planet: Netflix
Release date: October 25
After the visually stunning Our Planet docuseries, Netflix is back with yet another nature series. This eight-part docuseries, executive produced by Steven Spielberg, explores the story of life on earth over billions of years. The series, narrated by Morgan Freeman, will track the saga of evolution, adaptation and survival of thousands of species. The docuseries will also feature the use of advanced CGI technology to bring to life various species, so of which have long disappeared from the face of the planet.
Koffee with Karan season 8: Disney plus Hotstar
Release date: October 26
Bollywood's favourite talk show, hosted by filmmaker-producer Karan Johar, is back with a fresh season. The season will kickstart with power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone taking the couch for the first time. The promo of the inaugural episode went viral on the internet after Ranveer revealed to Karan that he was secretly engaged to Deepika.
Master Peace: Disney plus Hotstar
Release date: October 25
The Malayalam language series is a fun-filled family drama that revolves around the life of a couple—Binoy (Sharafudheen) and Ria (Nithya Menen). The streamer describes it as a tale of an unconventional family led by Binoy, a determined yet struggling businessman, and Ria, a dedicated homemaker striving to hold their unique family together. The series also features Renji Panicker, Maala Parvati, Ashokan and Shanti Krishna.
Pain Hustlers:Netflix
Release date: October 27
Inspired from true events, the Netflix thriller drama features Emily Blunt and Chris Evans as pharma representatives trying to promote the sale of opioids. Directed by David Yates, the film also features Catherine O'Hara, Andy Garcia and Chloe Coleman among others.
Sister Death: Netflix
Release date: October 27
The supernatural horror film is centred around the events that happen in a former convent when Narcisa, a novice, starts teaching the girls there. Set in post-war Spain, this is a sequel to the the popular horror movie Veronica. Directed by Paco Plaza, the scary film seems to be an ideal watch for Halloween.
The Enfield Poltergeist: Apple TV+
Release date: October 27
Told through original audio recordings, the four-part documentary series revisits the haunting events in a London home in the 1970s. The documentary uses over 250 hours of audio archive, recorded by paranormal investigator Maurice Grosse, to recreate the events that inspired The Conjuring 2.
