Your couch is calling this week with a lineup of gripping OTT releases across different platforms. Some of your most-loved shows are coming back, stronger than ever, and some new releases also set the standard for the rest of the year. From high-stakes spy games to gritty smuggling busts and buddy-cop betrayals, these new drops mix edge-of-your-seat thrills with long-awaited sequels. Whether you crave Hindi crime dramas or Hollywood heavy-hitters, there’s something to dive into starting this week.
‘Hijack Season 2’
In ‘Hijack Season 2’, Idris Elba reprises Sam Nelson, the quick-thinking negotiator who thrives in chaos. The story shifts underground to Berlin, where over 200 hostages face a ticking crisis. With familiar faces like Archie Panjabi and fresh stakes, Sam’s skills get tested like never before. Expect pulse-pounding standoffs and moral dilemmas that echo the first season’s plane hijack but feel even more claustrophobic. ‘Hijack Season 2’ ramps up the urgency on Apple TV from January 14.
‘Taskaree: The Smugglers Web’
‘Taskaree: The Smugglers Web’ will make its OTT debut on January 14, starring Emraan Hashmi as Arjun Meena. He leads a squad of straight-arrow customs officers at Mumbai’s bustling airport. Their mission? Topple Bada Chaudhary, Sharad Kelkar’s shadowy smuggling lord. The series pulls you into the hidden world of border patrols, with cat-and-mouse games, betrayals, and non-stop raids. Amruta Khanvilkar and Nandish Singh round out a solid team in this authentic Hindi thriller. Enjoy the drama on Netflix.
‘The Rip’
‘The Rip,’ releasing on January 16, brings back Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as longtime Miami police partners. A raid on a derelict house uncovers millions in dirty cash, fracturing trust within their crew. Steven Yeun and Teyana Taylor add firepower to this Joe Carnahan-directed crime flick. It’s raw, suspicious, and packed with that Damon-Affleck chemistry fans crave, which will be available for streaming on Netflix.
Bonus weekend watches
Round out your queue with ‘Lupin Season 4’ on Netflix, where Omar Sy’s gentleman thief pulls off bolder French heists starting January. These picks total high drama and smart plots, perfect for January weather. Fans of sleek espionage can watch ‘The Night Manager Season 2,’ which aired on Amazon Prime Video on January 11. It’s a smart series that made a return after a decade, full of twists that keep you guessing.
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