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If you are planning to watch something new, exciting and explosive while sitting comfortably at home this weekend, then there is very good news for you. There is going to be a huge blast of entertainment on digital platforms this week. On May 21 and 22, many great movies and web series are hitting the big OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sony LIV and ZEE5.
From horror drama to courtroom thriller and social satire, this weekend’s bucket list has something special for every kind of audience. Let’s take a look at the complete list of the 6 biggest films and series releasing this week and their stories:
1. The Boroughs
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OTT Platform: Netflix
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Release date: May 21, 2026
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Genre: Horror and emotional drama
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Main cast: Alfred Molina
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What is the story: The story of this series revolves around an elderly man named Sam. After retiring from his hectic life, Sam goes to live in a very peaceful and beautiful community. But after going there, he and his companions realize that there is a very old, ghostly and mysterious power hidden at that place.
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Why is it special: Like the commonly seen horror shows, it will not be about young college kids or Tantrik exorcising ghosts, rather elderly people will be seen fighting a unique battle against their fear, loneliness and to save their lives.
2. System
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OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
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Release date: May 22, 2026
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Genre: courtroom thriller drama
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Main cast: Sonakshi Sinha
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What is the story: Sonakshi Sinha is in the lead role in this powerful series directed by renowned director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. Sonakshi played the character of a rich and ambitious government lawyer named Neha Rajvansh. Neha is under immense pressure to prove her worth in her father’s huge legal empire, which requires her to win 10 consecutive high-profile cases in the court.
3. Barrabrava Season 2
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OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
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Release date: May 22, 2026
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Genre: Action and crime drama
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What is the story: The story of this hit series, set against the backdrop of Argentina’s dangerous football hooligans, has now become even more violent and intriguing in its second season. The criminal named ‘El Polaco’ has now become the new leader of his group. But the big twist in the story comes when his own brother ‘Caesar’ rebels against him. Two real brothers are now thirsty for each other’s blood for the throne of power.
4. Ladies First
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OTT Platform: Netflix
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Release date: May 22, 2026
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Genre: Comedy and Social Satire
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Director: Thea Shuckerock
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What is the story: This film is based on a very interesting and unique concept. In the story, when a big and influential male businessman wakes up one morning, he is stunned. The entire world system has been turned upside down. In this new parallel world, women rule and men have to live in the society in the same way as women have been living for centuries in our real male-dominated society. With humor and humor, this film deeply attacks the double standards of the society.
5. Madhuvidhu
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OTT Platform: Sony LIV
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Release date: May 22, 2026
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Genre: Romantic-Comedy (Rom-Com)
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Language: Malayalam
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What is the story: This is a light-hearted and ticklish Malayalam film. The story revolves around a simple and innocent young man named ‘Ammu’, who belongs to a very conservative and traditional family. Due to superstition, strange local beliefs and horoscope defects, his marriage is falling apart again and again and he is wandering from door to door to find a suitable bride. In the film, through comedy, a strong attack has been made on the superstition prevalent in small towns regarding marriage.
6. Satrangi: The Game of Revenge (Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel)
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OTT Platform: ZEE5
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Release date: May 22, 2026
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Genre: Crime, Revenge Thriller
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What is the story: This series is of a regional folk artist named Bablu Mahato. Bablu has to deal with his late father’s legacy of crime and power, against his wishes. But his real and secret motive is to take his old revenge against a very powerful, influential and corrupt family under the guise of his art. In this show you will get to see the desi folk culture, folk music as well as the bloody game of dangerous gang war.
Poll of the Day: Question: Which of these movies or series are you going to watch first this weekend? Or which upcoming film of Amitabh Bachchan (‘Section 84’, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ or ‘Brahmastra – Part 2’) are you waiting for the most? Let us know in the comments section!
