Top OTT Picks This Week (May 5–11, 2025): What to Watch on Netflix, Prime Video & More

Netflix: Romantic Highs and Political Intrigue

1. The Royals (Romantic Comedy)

• Streaming from: May 9
• Cast: Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman

A charming rom-com set in a royal palace where Prince Aviraj Singh and architect Sophia Shekhar find love while navigating tradition and ambition.

2. The Diplomat (Political Thriller)

• Streaming from: May 9
• Cast: John Abraham, Kumud Mishra, Revathy

Based on real events, this gripping story follows an Indian diplomat in Pakistan who becomes entangled in a high-stakes mission involving a distressed woman seeking refuge.

3. Bodkin (Mystery Thriller)

• Streaming from: May 9

A group of podcasters arrives in a quiet Irish town to investigate the disappearance of three people. What starts as a search for answers soon unravels into something much darker.

Amazon Prime Video: Small-Town Drama Meets Reality TV

1. Gram Chikitsalay (Comedy-Drama)

• Streaming from: May 9
• Cast: Vinay Pathak, Amol Parashar

In rural India, a sincere doctor takes on a quack who has long won the villagers’ trust, leading to a humorous yet insightful clash between science and superstition.

2. The Goat (Reality Competition)

•  Streaming from: May 10

A reality series where 14 well-known TV personalities compete in strategic and physical challenges, all aiming to win a prize of $200,000 and the title of “Greatest of All Time.”

Disney+ Hotstar: Deep Emotions and Sci-Fi Classics

1. All of Us Strangers (Drama)

• Streaming from: May 8

A touching narrative where a screenwriter revisits his childhood and connects with visions of his deceased parents, blurring the line between memory and reality.

2. Doctor Who – Season 14 (Sci-Fi Adventure)

• Streaming from: May 10
• Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson

The long-running sci-fi series returns with a new Doctor, a new companion, and exciting time-travel escapades across the universe.

JioCinema: Grit, Crime, and Teen Secrets

1. Murder in Mahim (Crime Thriller)

• Streaming from: May 10
• Cast: Vijay Raaz, Ashutosh Rana

A journalist and a police officer reunite to solve a brutal murder in Mumbai, exposing hidden dangers in the city’s underbelly and within their own pasts.

2. Pretty Little Liars: Summer School (Mystery Drama)

• Streaming from: May 10

The girls of Millwood return, juggling school and personal trauma while being pulled back into a web of lies, danger, and secrets.

Zee5: Regional Thrillers and Urban Stories

1. Bohurupi (Bengali Thriller)

• Streaming from: May 9
• Cast: Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Abir Chatterjee

A wrongly accused man, known for his disguises, decides to take revenge on a system that failed him, leading to a suspenseful journey of identity and justice.

2. 8 A.M. Metro (Drama)

• Streaming from: May 10
• Cast: Gulshan Devaiah, Saiyami Kher

Two strangers form a unique emotional connection during their daily metro commutes, challenging their beliefs and life choices in unexpected ways.

Additional Highlights

• Super Rich in Korea (Netflix) – A reality series exploring the extravagant lifestyles of Korea’s elite.
• Dark Matter (Apple TV+) – A mind-bending sci-fi series that explores alternate realities and the choices that define our lives.
• Undekhi – Season 3 (SonyLIV) – The crime saga deepens as the Atwal family faces internal power struggles and external threats.
  

This week’s OTT releases offer a wide variety of content—from fast-paced mysteries to reflective dramas and entertaining reality series. Whether you’re looking to unwind with a rom-com or dive into intense storytelling, there’s plenty to explore and enjoy. Get your popcorn ready and start streaming.