What to series on Netflix, Prime Video, Zee5 this week

Madharaasi

Madharassi directed by AR Murugadoss, this psychological action thriller follows a middle-aged man with a rare psychological disorder, who is enlisted by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) officer to thwart a criminal syndicate’s illegal arms distribution. Starring Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, and Vidyut Jammwal. The Tamil movie will be released on October 1 on tienda online Prime Video.

Play Dirty

This is an American action thriller film co-written and directed by Shane Black. It is based on the Parker book series by Donald E. Westlake, under the pen name Richard Stark. The film follows a master thief as he executes the biggest heist of his career. It will premiere on October 1, on tienda online Prime Video.

13th: Some Lessons Aren’t Taught in Classrooms

This drama follows Ritesh, a successful venture capitalist who quits his corporate career to support his former IIT-JEE mentor in building an ed-tech startup. The story is inspired by the real-life journey of NEET-JEE educator Mohit Tyagi, exploring the intense world of India’s competitive exam. The series will premiere on October 1 on SonyLIV.

The Game: You Never Play Alone

Starring Shraddha Srinath, this is a character-driven thriller with elements of family drama and psychological suspense. It explores the idea of lines blurring between real world and virtual consequences. The story revolves around a career-driven game developer that fights back against misogynistic expectations after she becomes the target of attacks online and offline. It will premiere on October 2 on Netflix.

Dakuaan Da Munda 3

This Punjabi crime drama revolves around Karma, a gifted young boxer born into a criminal family but raised in an orphanage. After tragedy strikes, it drives him into addiction. The movie will be available on ZEE5 on October 3.

Steve

Directed by Tim Mielants and written by Max Porter, based on his 2023 novella Shy. The film stars Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo, Simbi Ajikawo, and Emily Watson. Set in mid-90s England,it revolves around Steve (Murphy), a headteacher in-charge of a school for boys with societal and behavioural difficulties. Premiere on October 3 on Netflix.

Dudes Season 1

Starring Tom Beck Four, Moritz Fuhrmann, Serkan Kaya and David Rott. It revolves around four close friends in their 40s do their best to face a new world of modern masculinity, but even their best tends to make things worse. Releasing on 2 October on Netflix.

Nightmares of Nature

Nightmares of Nature is a docuseries, narrated by Maya Hawke, It showcases the terrifying aspects of the real world, where animals and natural events are as frightening as any supernatural horror. Available on Netflix on 30 September.