The second week of October brings a fresh selection of films and series to streaming platforms, offering something for viewers who enjoy crime thrillers, investigative dramas, action adventures and romantic stories. From Parineeti Chopra’s Reporting Live to Ben Affleck’s Animals, this week’s OTT lineup includes new releases across Netflix, Apple TV and Lionsgate Play.
Here are six titles to add to your weekend watchlist.
1. Reporting Live on Netflix
Starring Parineeti Chopra and Deven Bhojani, Reporting Live follows a journalist and her cameraman as they investigate an illegal sand-mining network. Their search for the truth leads them into dangerous territory, where powerful interests threaten their investigation. The investigative drama is scheduled to stream from October 9.
2. Animals on Netflix
Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington lead this crime thriller about a couple whose lives are turned upside down when their son is kidnapped. As they struggle to arrange the ransom, hidden secrets and difficult decisions complicate their desperate search. The film arrives on Netflix on October 9.
3. Matchbox: The Movie on Apple TV
Inspired by Mattel’s iconic toy cars, Matchbox: The Movie brings high-speed action to the screen. John Cena stars as an undercover CIA operative who becomes entangled in an international crisis. The film combines vehicular stunts, adventure and comedy, making it an option for viewers looking for an action-packed watch. It is scheduled to arrive on Apple TV on October 9.
4. Take Charge of My Heart on Netflix
This Korean romantic comedy blends fantasy, medical drama and romance. It follows a writer whose unusual electrical abilities make physical contact difficult, and an executive who depends on an artificial heart that needs regular recharging. Their unexpected arrangement sets the stage for a relationship that gradually moves beyond practical necessity. The series is scheduled to stream on October 9.
5. Above & Below Lionsgate Play
For viewers who prefer survival thrillers, Above & Below offers a dangerous holiday scenario. A group of friends discovers hidden drugs beneath the sea during a trip to Mexico and finds itself caught in a confrontation with a criminal organisation. With danger closing in, their getaway turns into a fight for survival. The film is scheduled to stream from October 9.
6. 100 Days of Deception on Netflix
This South Korean historical spy romance is set in 1932 Gyeongseong during the Japanese colonial period. The story follows a pickpocket who takes on an undercover assignment as an interpreter, leading to a mission filled with secrets and unexpected personal connections. The series is scheduled to arrive on Netflix on October 10.
What Should You Watch This Weekend?
The new releases cater to different moods. Choose Animals for a tense kidnapping thriller, Reporting Live for investigative drama, or Matchbox: The Movie for action and adventure. Those looking for romance can explore Take Charge of My Heart or 100 Days of Deception, while Above & Below offers a survival-focused story.
With a mix of international and Indian productions, this weekend’s OTT lineup gives viewers several ways to plan a movie night or start a new series.