OTT Release This Week: From Stranger Things: One Last Adventure to Emraan Hashmi’s Taskaree and several fresh releases, this week’s OTT slate offers something for every viewer.
OTT Release This Week From Stranger Things: One Last Adventure to Emraan Hashmi’s Taskaree (Photo: X)
OTT Release This Week: This week’s OTT releases offer a wide range of genres, tales to be told. With Stranger Things: One Last Adventure saying its final farewell to our eyes, there is Emraan Hashmi featuring in a thrilling Taskaree along with a lineup of binge-watch shows that will leave you mesmerized.
When to Watch: January 12, 2026
Where to Watch: Netflix
Netflix kicks off the week with an ending that many have been waiting to see. This documentary follows the final installment of the “Stranger Things” phenomenon, which allegedly produced over 140 billion total viewing minutes from its last few seasons. This documentary is more about the feelings and emotions involved in wrapping up the story of the last decade. This is how the “Stranger Things” documentary came to be.
When to Watch: January 12, 2026
Where to Watch: JioHotstar
Live events are also a driving force in the engagement levels in streaming, and the Golden Globes do not disappoint. There was a jump of 30 percent in digital viewers compared to the traditional TV broadcast last year’s show. The 83rd Golden Globes look forward to the same experience that makes these events significant even in the era of on-demand viewing.
When to Watch: January 13, 2026
Where to Watch: JioHotstar
Season three ups the psychological stakes, delving even deeper into the dark world. Not surprisingly, with previous seasons averaging millions of views per episode, the show is embracing its themes of manipulation, memory, and consequence. Season three allows the series to move away from being a campus soap opera and become a delve into the long-term effects of emotional trauma.
When to Watch: January 14, 2026
Where to Watch: Apple TV+ & Amazon Prime Video
Following the success of the first launch, Hijack widens its range. Transferring the suspense to the tunnels of Berlin introduces the element of confinement. Then, instead of the usual benefits that Idris Elba's Sam Nelson gets to enjoy, this time the story follows his reliance upon instinct over brawn. This trend is becoming the new direction of the thriller genre.
When to Watch: January 14, 2026
Where to Watch: Netflix
Indian crime dramas really tend to travel well across borders, and Taskaree joins that momentum. Emraan Hashmi stars as a customs officer fighting large-scale smuggling rings, which the authorities estimate costs billions in lost revenue each year. The series sets its action in procedural detail and personal stakes rather than spectacle.
When to Watch: January 16, 2026
Where to Watch: SonyLIV
This Malayalam thriller offers a more subdued and atmosphere-created experience. Mammootty and Vinayakan form the duo to be seen in this cross-border probe set in the Kerala of the early 2000s. Regional productions like “Kalamkaval” have increased noticeably in overall coverage across the country, with the content from the South contributing considerably to the overall viewing of India.
When to Watch: January 16, 2026
Where to Watch: Zee5
Comedy persists as a genre of comfort. Mastiii 4 revisits some familiar characters and wear its escapist heart proudly on its sleeve. Critical reception may come with mixed reviews, but the previous installments fared successfully on the streaming giant owing to repeat viewing and nostalgia among its grown audience.
When to Watch: January 16, 2026
Where to Watch: Netflix
The Rip is a crime thriller that has strong moral conflict instead of action-based scenes. This show stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who delve into the world of loyalty as they find themselves trapped by an ethical dilemma after a routine raid goes sour. Netflix statistics show that crime thrillers always top their list as one of the most viewed types on the platform.
When to Watch: January 16, 2026
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
120 Bahadur is a military drama based on real events, following soldiers on a high-risk mission. The film highlights bravery, brotherhood, and the psychological toll of war through intense performances.
