Weekend Watchlist: Don’t miss these new shows on Netflix, Hotstar, Prime Video

Produced by: Priya Singh

What to watch this weekend

If you are planning to binge-watch a series or watch a film online this weekend, here are the top picks from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5 and more

Panchayat, season 3- Amazon Prime Video

This much-awaited season delves deeper into the characters' personal struggles. Abhishek grapples with his career aspirations and love life, while Prahlad grapples with grief and the burden of his son's sacrifice. The season also explores themes of power dynamics, corruption, and the challenges of rural development

Dedh Beegha Zameen, JioCinema

In this series, a poor farmer faces a crucial decision: sell his ancestral land for his sister's wedding or fight a powerful landlord who has illegally seized it. He embarks on a relentless battle against corruption and injustice, determined to reclaim what's rightfully his, showcasing resilience and the fight for land rights in rural India

Eric, Netflix

In this film, Vincent, a troubled puppeteer, struggles with his strained relationship with his son and wife. When his son disappears, Vincent spirals into a dark world of self-destruction and hallucinations, haunted by a giant puppet named Eric. This journey forces him to confront his own demons and fight to find his son, ultimately leading him on a path of redemption

Swatantrya Veer  Savarkar, Zee5

This film tells the story of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a controversial figure in Indian history. The film follows his journey from a young revolutionary inspired by Shivaji Maharaj to a leader advocating for armed resistance against British rule. He faces imprisonment and grapples with his evolving political views, including the concept of Hindutva.

Illegal Season3, Jiocinema

In Illegal Season 3, the idealistic Niharika Singh abandons her past principles and sets her sights on becoming Delhi's top lawyer. She navigates the cutthroat world of corporate law, facing ethical dilemmas and personal sacrifices as she strives for power and success.

The First Omen,  Disney+ Hotstar

In "The First Omen," a young American woman sent to Rome for church service stumbles upon a sinister plot. She uncovers a chilling conspiracy involving the birth of the Antichrist, leading her to question her faith and confront a terrifying darkness. As evil lurks within the holy city, she must fight to stop the birth of the ultimate evil.