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What to stream this weekend? Top 8 releases you should look out for
Mumbai: Weekend is here but the increasing temperature is not letting you out to have fun, right? Don’t worry! OTT platforms are all up to help you with a fresh content line up for this weekend.
With OTT players sorting out your weekend with exciting new titles, you can actually have a good time at home with family and friends. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and other OTT platforms have new shows and films that you can hook up to right away.
What makes this weekend special is that platforms have something to offer from all genres including a Hindi thriller “Bachchan Pandey,” the international show “The Kardashians,” a criminal suspense drama “Mai” and many more.
IndianTelevision.com has jotted down a list of fresh content to watch on different streaming platforms.
Take a look!
“The Kardashians” (Disney+ Hotstar)
If you’re a Kardashian fan and want to peek into their life, “The Kardashians” will be a perfect watch for you this weekend. The show was released on 14 April and you can watch it out on Disney+ Hotstar. The high-profile entertainment series brings on screen some glimpse of the life of Kardhasian sisters- Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian, their half-sisters- Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and their mother, Kris Jenner and some of their partners including Travis Barker, Scott Disick, and others. The Kardashians was released on 14 April.
“Choose or Die” (Netflix)
“Choose or Die” is a horror thriller starring Asa Butterfield, Iola Evans, Eddie Marsan, and Robert Englund. It is an overwhelming British movie directed by Toby Meakins.
“Mai” (Netflix)
“Mai” is one of the most awaited web-series on Netflix. Featuring the popular Indian television actress Sakshi Tawar, the series brings on screen the story of a mother who turns merciless to find her daughter’s killer. “Mai” brings a perfect amalgamation of various emotions for the Indian viewers.
“Anatomy of a Scandal” (Netflix)
This anthology drama miniseries developed by David E is a story of a parliamentary minister James Whitehouse is a happily married man with a loving family home, then a scandalous secret comes to light. “Anatomy of a Scandal” is full of drama and suspense to keep you entertained this weekend.
“Bachchan Pandey” (Amazon Prime Video)
If you’re a fan of Bollywood, “Bachchan Pandey” will be your perfect resort for this weekend. Starring Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon, this film released on 18 March on big screen and is now available on Amazon Prime Video too. It is a story of a budding director trying to research a merciless gangster to make a film on gangster life.
“Not So Pretty” (HBO Max)
“Not So Pretty” is a mini TV documentary now available on HBO Max. If you’re looking for a light entertainment option for the weekend, you should definitely watch it. It features an investigation into the trillion-dollar cosmetics, beauty, and personal care industry.
“Heirs to the Land” (Netflix)
If you’re a fan of Spanish TV shows you can watch “Heirs to the Land,” which reads as Los herederos de la tierra in Spanish. The series is based on a novel of the same name. It is a well shot Spanish period drama following in the vein of its prequel series, Cathedral of the Sea.
“Outer Range” (Amazon Prime Video)
Most awaited American thriller is now live for the audience on Amazon Prime Video. “Outer Range” presents a western family saga with hints of wry humor and supernatural mystery. The first season has a total of 8 episodes, two have released this week. Remaining six episodes will be released in coming weeks, with two each week.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
