Weekend Binge List: From Lucifer new season on Netflix to Huma Qureshi's Maharani...some must-watch series

Weekend Binge List: From Lucifer new season on Netflix to Huma Qureshi's Maharani...some must-watch series

Thrillers take centre stage over emotional sagas this week as the OTT domain close in on murders, treachery and Bihar politics. So, get ready for a suspense-replete OTT experience and enjoy the ride

Sumita ChakrabortyUpdated: Saturday, May 29, 2021, 08:10 PM IST
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Title: Lucifer (season 5, part 2)

Platform: Netflix

Language: English

The charming Lucifer is back and this time, he makes a tumultuous return to the land of the living in the hope of making things right with Chloe. But things are not all that simple for Lucifer this time for he has to face many woes and obstacles put his way. A devil’s work is never done, right? But this time ‘round, Lucifer packs quite a few surprises and is a delight to watch.

Title: Black Space

Platform: Netflix

Language: English

It’s a fast-paced thriller with a lot of chills. The plot showcases a rogue detective who is asked to lead an investigation of a massacre committed by a unicorn mask-wearing assassins at an Israeli high school. As he investigates, many surprise elements pop up, but he continues despite having to face the raging emotions of the teen students, uncooperative team members and manipulative antagonists. Will he manage to get the assassins despite the adversaries? Or will he have to combat his own bad reputation first? Find out.

Title: The Kominsky Method (season 3)

Platform: Netflix

Language: English

Troubles galore, season three sees protagonist Sandy facing a mountain of problems. In fact, a new chapter unfolds for Sandy as he deals with a difficult loss, a daunting financial obligation, an important reunion and a major career boost. Can he cope? Indeed, this saga keeps you hooked until the end.

Title: Maharani

Platform: Sony Liv

Language: Hindi

It’s a potboiler about Bihar politics. Directed by Karan Sharma, the show stars Huma Qureshi, Sohum Shah, Amit Sial and others taking the lead. Huma plays a typical, simple, ignorant housewife who lives in a small village with her three kids while her husband, played by Sohum Shah, wrestles the powers of politics. But when something unexpected happens, Sohum is forced to make his wife the Chief Minister of the state. This show simmers with underlying emotions, treachery and suspense.

Title: Six

Platform: Disney + Hotstar

Language: Hindi

Starring Mandira Bedi, Nauheed Cyrusi, Dipannita Sharma and Sid Makkar, this is a murder mystery. Kashish Sura, a Casanova businessman is murdered on the night of New Year’s day. As the mystery unveils, the investigating officers led by Ruhana Dhulaap (played by Mandira), find six threads to this case — they are all Kashish’s six women, supposedly unaware of each other’s existence. Kashish apparently meets all of them on that fateful night. So, who is the killer? Indeed, this thriller keeps you engaged throughout.

Title: Murder Meri Jaan

Platform: Disney + Hotstar

Language: Hindi

Starring Tanuj Virwani and Barkha Singh, this romantic-adventure caper takes off with Sonal Arora (Barkha Singh) running away from her marriage. She is an adventurous runaway con bride, who, however, finds herself stuck in a fake marriage with ACP Aditya (Tanuj Virwani), the top homicide investigator in Bhopal Police. The twist and turns in this show are a rollercoaster ride as both Sonal and Aditya are on a face off — Sonal wants to solve a murder, while Aditya is on the hunt for a con, Dulhan. Who wins? Watch it!

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