6 OTT releases that have something novel on offer

Arshia DharPublished on Oct 06, 2023

From documentaries to demigods, spy thrillers to spookfests, October is a month that doesn’t disappoint

The films and shows premiering on streaming platforms this month comprise a mixed bag that packs some real-life drama, a dose of fictional horror, but a whole lot of adventure in every genre.

BeckhamThis docu-series gives viewers access into a never-seen-before side of the life of the celebrated English footballer, David Beckham. From his modest beginnings as the child of working-class parents, he has shown promise since a young age, only proving that he possessed the skills and drive to play in the biggest leagues.But as Beckham’s fledgling football career skyrocketed, so did his popularity. It was only a matter of time before his professional and personal life would become the talk of town. The four-part docuseries—which released on 4 October—follows Beckham through his journey of living through the ruthless public eye, and soaring above it.Streaming platform: Netflix — **Beckham**
This docu-series gives viewers access into a never-seen-before side of the life of the celebrated English footballer, David Beckham. From his modest beginnings as the child of working-class parents, he has shown promise since a young age, only proving that he possessed the skills and drive to play in the biggest leagues.
But as Beckham’s fledgling football career skyrocketed, so did his popularity. It was only a matter of time before his professional and personal life would become the talk of town. The four-part docuseries—which released on 4 October—follows Beckham through his journey of living through the ruthless public eye, and soaring above it.
**Streaming platform:** Netflix

KhufiyaVishal Bharadwaj’s film, based on Amar Bhusan’s book Escape to Nowhere (2012), tells the story of Krishna Mehra, an agent working for India's intelligence agency, RAW. Her key mission involves nabbing the mole responsible for leaking India's defence strategies to enemy states.Simultaneously, she faces the challenge of juggling her covert life as a spy with her personal life. The film drops on 5 October, and stars Tabu, Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi in lead roles.Streaming platform: Netflix — **Khufiya**
Vishal Bharadwaj’s film, based on Amar Bhusan’s book *Escape to Nowhere* (2012), tells the story of Krishna Mehra, an agent working for India's intelligence agency, RAW. Her key mission involves nabbing the mole responsible for leaking India's defence strategies to enemy states.
Simultaneously, she faces the challenge of juggling her covert life as a spy with her personal life. The film drops on 5 October, and stars Tabu, Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi in lead roles.
**Streaming platform:** Netflix

Loki, Season 2Season two of the series picks up in the aftermath of the stirring first season finale, when the protagonist Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. In this season, along with Mobius, Hunter B-15 and a group of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly perilous multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes. It sets the God of Mischief up for the challenge of seeking out the truth, and what it means to possess free will and lofty purpose.The show, starring Tom Hiddleston as Loki, with Owen Wilson and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in lead roles, releases on 5 October.Streaming platform: Disney+Hotstar — **Loki, Season 2**
Season two of the series picks up in the aftermath of the stirring first season finale, when the protagonist Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. In this season, along with Mobius, Hunter B-15 and a group of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly perilous multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes. It sets the God of Mischief up for the challenge of seeking out the truth, and what it means to possess free will and lofty purpose.
The show, starring Tom Hiddleston as Loki, with Owen Wilson and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in lead roles, releases on 5 October.
**Streaming platform:** Disney+Hotstar

Mumbai Diaries, Season 2Premiering on 6 October, the second season of this series witnesses doctors, trainees, and staff of the Bombay General Hospital dealing with the devastation brought about by terror attacks on the city and their personal struggles that follow, in the backdrop of a metropolis drowning in an unprecedented flood.Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video — **Mumbai Diaries, Season 2**
Premiering on 6 October, the second season of this series witnesses doctors, trainees, and staff of the Bombay General Hospital dealing with the devastation brought about by terror attacks on the city and their personal struggles that follow, in the backdrop of a metropolis drowning in an unprecedented flood.
**Streaming platform:** Amazon Prime Video

The Fall of the House of UsherThe miniseries—an interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe’s eponymous cult-classic short story—promises to be a riveting horror drama that follows the life of Roderick Usher (Bruce Greenwood), the CEO of a corrupt pharmaceutical company, who must confront his mysterious past when each of his children begin to die under bizarre, brutal circumstances. The show debuts on 12 October.Streaming platform: Netflix — **The Fall of the House of Usher**
The miniseries—an interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe’s eponymous cult-classic short story—promises to be a riveting horror drama that follows the life of Roderick Usher (Bruce Greenwood), the CEO of a corrupt pharmaceutical company, who must confront his mysterious past when each of his children begin to die under bizarre, brutal circumstances. The show debuts on 12 October.
**Streaming platform:** Netflix

Totally KillerThirty-five years after the gruesome murders of three teenagers, the notorious killer makes a comeback on Halloween night to claim their fourth victim. When 17-year-old Jamie comes face-to-face with the masked murderer on the loose, she accidentally travels back in time to 1987. Forced to navigate alien terrain, Jamie teams up with her teenage mother to take down the killer once and for all.The film stars Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt and Julie Bowen, and releases on 6 October.Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video — **Totally Killer**
Thirty-five years after the gruesome murders of three teenagers, the notorious killer makes a comeback on Halloween night to claim their fourth victim. When 17-year-old Jamie comes face-to-face with the masked murderer on the loose, she accidentally travels back in time to 1987. Forced to navigate alien terrain, Jamie teams up with her teenage mother to take down the killer once and for all.
The film stars Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt and Julie Bowen, and releases on 6 October.
**Streaming platform:** Amazon Prime Video

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