Binge-watch season is on with a range of OTT debuts, diverse genres and award-winning films, docuseries, K-drama, Asian reality shows, on all streaming platforms this month. Right from Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Haddi, Hansal Mehta's Scam 2003 to Juhi Chawla-Babil Khan's Friday Night Plan, there are quite a few much-awaited shows to watch this September. Here’s our list:
My Mother’s Girlfriend (Marathi), on Mubi
Arun Fulara’s short films are tender, empathetic tales of queer affection. Watch Sunday (YouTube), and then watch this short which captures love’s intimacy and courage of two mature women. It features Sushama Deshpande (Ajji, Umbartha), Anju Alva Naik and Suhas Sirsat.
Scam 2003: The Telgi Story, SonyLIV, September 1
Based on Abdul Karim Telgi’s life, who was the key culprit responsible for the Rs 30,000 crore Stamp Paper scandal way back in 2003, this much-awaited thriller series directed by Tushar Hiranandani and Hansal Mehta will have many interesting twists and turns.
Happy Ending, Netflix, September 1
This romantic comedy written and directed by Joosje Duk, starring Gaite Jansen and Martijn Lakemeier is about a couple who are celebrating their first anniversary and how things take a turn in their relationship.
A Day And A Half, Netflix, September 1
Directed by Fares Fares this film is about a man who kidnaps his estranged wife just to get his daughter back.
The Freelancer Disney+ Hotstar, September 1
Starring Mohit Raina and Anupam Kher, this Neeraj Pandey film is based on 'A Ticket To Syria', where an ex-cop turned mercenary takes up the almost impossible task of rescuing a newly married girl trapped in that country.
Friday Night Plan, Netflix, September 1
Written-directed by Vatsal Neelakantan, this coming-of-age teen comedy-drama is inspired by cult films Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Project X, and Superbad. It stars Juhi Chawla along with Babil Khan, Amrith Jayan, Aadhya Anand, Ninad Kamat, Ria Chaudhary, Aditya Jain, and Medha Rana. The film is about two bickering brothers who secretly go off to attend a happening party when their mother is out of town on a work trip.
The Wheel of Time Season 2, Amazon Prime Video, September 1
The eight-episode series is about a powerful sorceress played by Rosamund Pike, who along with five young villagers goes on a dangerous journey to look for the reincarnation of the Dragon, that could either save or destroy the world. The show is based on Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy series.
Disenchantment Part 5, Netflix, September 1
This will be the fifth and final season of the Matt Groening-created adult animated fantasy comedy series. It will run for 10 episodes.
Starstruck Series 3, Lionsgate Play, September 1
Starring Rose Matafeo, Nikesh Patel, Emma Sidi, and Al Roberts this comedy is about a millennial juggling two dead-end jobs and navigating the awkward morning-after-the-night-before when she discovers the complications of accidentally sleeping with a film star.
Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan Season 5, Jio Cinema, September 2
This romance drama series with lead actors Parth Samthaan and Niti Taylor will have the character of Manik propose to Nandini, and she will accept. The show will resolve a lot of issues from the previous seasons.
Is She The Wolf? Netflix, September 3
This hit, award-winning Japanese reality show that ran for 13 seasons, is about 10 people looking for love with a saboteur woman or wolf amongst them.
6ixtynin9 The Series, Netflix, September 6
This thriller mystery drama is about Toon, a woman fired from her job, who gets a cardboard box full of cash delivered to her door. She decides to keep it. Soon, the goons who left the millions in cash at her doorstep, come back for it and things take a wrong turn. This series is an adaptation of Pen-Ek Ratanaruang’s film ‘6ixtynin9’.
Predators, Netflix, September 6
This nature documentary series on predators like cheetahs, polar bears, wild dogs and others has Academy Award nominee, Tom Hardy, as the narrator.
Tahir’s House, Netflix, September 6
This comedy drama is about a family of amateur entrepreneurs who try to convert their failing fish shop into a thriving business, but branching out isn't easy.
Reporting for Duty, Netflix, September 6
This Brazilian comedy series is about what all he has to go through when a small town cop, Suzano, takes over the role of the police chief at a new precinct.
I am Groot Season 2, Disney+ Hotstar, September 6
This series into its second season follows the mischievous adventures of Baby Groot. This cute comedy show is set amid Marvel’s Guardians of Galaxy Vol.2 and Avengers: Infinity Wars.
Infamy, Netflix, September 6
Created by Anna Maliszewska, this drama series is about a teenager who pursues dreams and grapples with the duality of life.
Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America, Netflix, September 6
This documentary is about survivors, whistleblowers and experts recounting the decades long cover-up of sexual abuse cases and its heartbreaking impact.
Haddi, Zee 5, September 7
Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead, this edge-of-the-seat crime-thriller is about a transgender and her vengeance and how she steps into the world of crime.
Top Boy: Season 3, Netflix, September 7
This compelling thriller drama, set on the fictional Summerhouse estate in east London is in its final season. The story is about the rivalry of drug kingpins, gangs, and the police.
El Conde (Spanish), on Netflix, September 7
Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is a vampire who has lived for 200 years and wants to rest now. But the vultures around him won’t let him die without one last bite. The film, which is a satire, won its director Pablo Larraín and screenplay co-writer Guillermo Calderón the Best Screenplay at the recent 2023 Venice Film Festival.
What If, Netflix, September 7
This one is about a newlywed couple who set out on their honeymoon to an island. What happens then, how do they deal with the tough choices they face?
Dear Child, Netflix, September 7
Based on Romy Hausmann's bestselling novel of the same name, this psychological thriller is about a woman who is held captive in a cabin in the forest until she escapes. Investigators look at the dark truth behind an unsolved disappearance 13 years ago.
Virgin River, Season 5 Part 1, Netflix, September 7
The fifth season of the most-anticipated show Virgin River will drop the first eight episodes on the day of release and will have two festive specials on November 30. The popular series starring Martin Henderson, Jack Sheridan, Tim Matheson, Dr. Vernon Mullins, Alexandra Breckenridge, Melinda Monroe and others is touted to have new twists.
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight Season 3, Netflix, September 7
There’s an imminent threat of world destruction upon Po and Team Dragon Knight. How will they save the world this time?
Jailer, Amazon Prime, September 7
Starring superstar Rajinikanth in the main role of Muthuvel Pandian this film is about a retired cop who makes a comeback after his cop son is killed.
Planet India, Jio Cinema, September 8
An interesting initiative about our country and its glory, this documentary features veteran actor Jackie Shroff as the narrator.
Selling the OC Season 2, Netflix, September 8
Reputations matter in the Orange County real estate listings business as it returns with its second season. This show is about young agents who are willing to risk it all as they go about their businesses in the real estate market.
Burning Body, Netflix, September 8
Inspired by true events, this mystery drama thriller series is about a police officer who is killed and immolated and how all the focus falls on two other agents.
Sitting in Bars With Cake, Amazon Prime Video, September 8
This is another show Inspired by true events and follows two 20-something best friends navigating life in LA. This show celebrates friendship, as the friends go to bars, meet people and have cake and take to cake barring.
A Time Called You, Netflix, September 8
This South Korean fantasy romance series starring Ahn Hyo-seop, Jeon Yeo-been, and Kang Hoon, is based on the Taiwanese show Someday Or One Day. It is about a woman grieving the loss of her boyfriend in 2023 and travels back to 1998 in the body of an 18-year-old and meets a guy who bears an uncanny resemblance to her deceased boyfriend.
The Black Demon, Lionsgate Play, September 8
Oilman Paul Sturges' idyllic family vacation turns into a living nightmare when they encounter a gigantic megalodon shark that will stop at nothing to protect its territory. This thriller stars the iconic Josh Lucas, Omar Chaparro, Bolivar Sanchez, and Carlos Solórzano as they navigate treacherous waters.
Spy Ops, Netflix, September 8
Intelligence operatives from MI6 to the CIA share insider stories of spy craft, Cold War campaigns, and coups carried out by covert agents. This intense true crime series features interviews with real officials, officers, and spies.
Rosa Peral’s Tapes, Netflix, September 8
This Spanish true crime investigative documentary series directed by Manuel Perez and Carles Vidal Novellas shows her first interview from prison after being convicted of killing her partner with an ex.
The Morning Show season 3, Apple TV+, September 13
On to its third season, this popular drama directed by Mimi Leder, with a stellar cast of Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Mark Duplass, Billy Crudup, Stephen Fry, Natalie Morales and others, is about people in a media house.
Class Act , Netflix, September 13
This limited series directed by Tristan Seguela is about the amorous odyssey of Bernard Tapie (Laurent Lafitte), one of France’s most well-known and divisive public figures.
Bambai Meri Jaan, Amazon Prime Video, September 13
Shujaat Saudagar’s thrilling action series with an ensemble cast of Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra, Nivedita Bhattacharya, Amyra Dastur, Saurabh Sachdeva, Jitin Gulati, Nawab Shah, Vivan Bhathena and others, is set in post-freedom Bombay. It follows the story of Mumbai’s crime-filled streets and how a police officer stands up to it all.
Kaala, Disney+ Hotstar, September 15
Created and directed by Bejoy Nambiar, this crime thriller is about reverse hawala, power struggles and how an intelligence officer takes up the case. This show has four filmmakers as actors.
Bhola Shankar, Netflix, September 15
Starring megastar Chiranjeevi, Keerthy Suresh and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead, this Telugu film, a remake of the Tamil film Vedala (2015), is about the brother-sister bond.
Miseducation, Netflix, September 15
This film is about a wannabe influencer, who faces humiliation publicly and then enrolls in university to regain her social status.
Surviving Summer, Season 2, Netflix September 15
Summer trains with her friends for the national surfing competition but a new rival comes in and challenges her. This season will premier all 10 episodes on the same day.
Love At First Sight, Netflix, September 15
Starring Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy, this romance is about a young couple meeting in a chance encounter while traveling. At Heathrow airport, they are separated and finding each other in the chaos seems impossible. The show is based on Jennifer E. Smith’s book The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight.
Jaane Jaan, Netflix, September 21
This one undoubtedly is one of the most awaited films on the OTT platform this year. With an awe-inspiring star cast of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Vijay Varma this mystery-thriller marks Kapoor Khan’s OTT debut. Written and directed by Sujoy Ghosh it is an adaptation of Keigo Higashino’s book The Devotion of Suspect X. Kapoor Khan, a single mother, based in Kalimpong, tries to cover up the murder of her ex with her neighbour’s help.
Sex Education Season 4, Netflix, September 21
The fourth and the final season of the British comedy-drama is touted to have a Stranger Things-style feature-length finale.
Heels, Lionsgate Play, September 22
Two brothers and rivals — one a villain, or ‘heel’, in the ring; the other a hero, or ‘face’, war over their late father's wrestling promotion, vying for national attention in small-town Georgia.
The Continental: From the World of John Wick , Amazon Prime Video, September 22
This three-part series explores the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins from the John Wick universe through the eyes of a young Winston Scott.
Cassandro, Amazon Prime Video, September 22
This biographical sports drama directed by Roger Ross Williams is the true story of a homosexual amateur wrestler from Texas, who rises to international stardom as Cassandro, the ‘Liberace of Lucha Libre’.
Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley, SonyLIV, September 27
Based on The Sittaford Mystery, a crime mystery novel by Agatha Christie, this series has a stellar ensemble cast, including Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Imaad Shah, Vivaan Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lata Dutta, Paoli Dam, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, and others. This Vishal Bhardwaj directorial is about a murder in a Himachal home where everyone, even the family are suspects, and marks Bhardwaj's OTT-series debut.
Gen V, Amazon Prime Video, September 29
Starring Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas and others, this show is set in the world of The Boys and the prestigious superhero-only college where students train to be the next generation of heroes. It is all about the kind of strange, dangerous, sci-fi situations that these students find themselves in.
Nowhere, Netflix, September 29
With an intriguing plot, this mystery thriller starring Anna Castillo, Tamar Novas has been directed by Albert Pintó. Its about two characters who find themselves in a container that is floating in the middle of the ocean and how, and if they manage to escape.
Soulmate, Eros Now, September 29
This riveting psychological thriller looks into the intricate web of human desires, obsessions, and the supernatural. The film has been directed by Pawan Shharma and stars Madhurima Roy, Vivan Bhathena, Hina Khan and others.
Sympathy for the Devil, Lionsgate Play, September 29
Directed by Yuval Adler and written by Luke Paradise, this psychological thriller stars Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman.
Choona, Netflix, September 29
Written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra and starring Jimmy Sheirgill as an astrology-obsessed politician, along with Aashim Gulati, Arshad Warsi, Vikram Kochhar, Namit Das, Chandan Roy, among others, this heist comedy drama series is about a group of misfits who get together to avenge themselves.
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