With a few holidays headed our way, it feels like our duty to equip you with all the tools you require to binge away the hours. This weekend’s binge guide brings a boatload of action and drama. From animated family films to adult dramas, football passion and disputes of the monarchy, we’ve got it all! So sit back, relax and enjoy our selection of films and shows across genres, languages and popular OTT platforms.
Binge Guide: What to watch on OTT platforms this Diwali weekend
Our pick of the best OTT content for this holiday weekend
Netflix
ONI: Thunder God's Tale
Step into a world filled with oddball gods and the monsters of Japanese mythology! Follow along as one of the creature's free-spirited daughters, Onari, sets out to follow in the footsteps of the mighty heroes of lore, but her unique powers are yet to be revealed. Will she have what it takes to protect her peaceful village from the ominous presence of the mysterious “Oni” threatening the gods? Enjoy this adorable animation style with your entire family this Diwali!
Barbarians S2
A year after the Varus Battle the Roman troops return once more to Germania, this time, stronger than ever. Ari is confronted by his Roman past once more. His brother has joined the Roman side to punish him for his betrayal of Rome. Watch this action-packed story unravel relationships and familial ties.
Prime Video
Four More Shots Please! S3
Four More Shots Please! Season 3 brings back the enthralling lives of four flawed but adventurous women, Anjana (Kirti Kulhari), Damini (Sayani Gupta), Sidhi (Maanvi Gagroo) and Umang (Bani J). The new season picks up right where it left off with the four unapologetic, free-spirited women on their journeys to self-discovery, love and all the blunders along the way.
Torn Hearts
A duo of country music hopefuls travel to their music idol, legend Katey Segal’s house looking for their big break, but end up trapped in a series of horrific mental and physical games. The twisted tasks force them to confront the limits they'd go for their dreams.
Apple TV+
The Greatest Beer Run Ever
Directed by Peter Farrelly and starring Zac Efron and Russell Crowe, “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” is based on the book The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Memoir of Friendship, Loyalty and War, by Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue. The story is based on Donohue himself, who left New York in 1967 for Vietnam to track down and share a few beers with his childhood friends while they were serving in combat.
Central Park S3
The third iteration of “Central Park,” sees Bitsy continue her relentless pursuit to buy the park, as Owen embarks on a new promotional campaign to make more people fall in love with it. Additionally, Paige finds herself busier than ever courtesy of her first book deal.
Zee5
Bimbisara
Beginning in the year 500 B.C, with Bimbisara (Kalyan Ram) the emperor of the Trigartala empire. This vile egomaniac and his violent antics are endless. However, this ego trip comes to an end when Devadatta, his banished twin brother ambushes him and teleports him to the present-day world. Watch along to find out what happens when this authoritarian king is reincarnated as a suit-wearing rich man in a modern-day world.
Lionsgate Play
The Serpent Queen
Those familiar with Reign are well aware of who Catherine de Medici is. Based on the book Catherine de Medici, this drama series stars Samantha Morton depicting the life of the young orphaned Italian teenager, who is married into the 16th-century French court, expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs. Watch her marital struggles and her use of cunning to master the blood sport that is the monarchy, ultimately ruling France for 50 years.