London Files, Russian Doll, Heartstopper and more – upcoming OTT web series and movies to watch out for

Apr 22, 2022

By: debolina.chakroborty@timesinternet.in

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He’s Expecting — Netflix — Web series

Release Date: April 21 | Language: Japanese/English | If you have a knack for absurdist drama that keeps you on your toes, this show is right up your alley. A much awaited release, the series is set in a time where men could birth children. When Kentaro Hiyama is treated differently at work, due to his pregnancy; a comparative satire on how women juggle work and children emerges alongside.

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Oh My Dog — Amazon Prime Video — Movie

Release Date: April 21 | Language: Tamil | Oh My Dog is not just any other movie which focuses on an abandoned puppy finding a home. It is about warmth, love and vulnerability. Director Sarov Shanmugam makes sure that the Husky isn’t the only charmer in the movie, thereby making the plot more visually appealing.

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Heartstopper — Netflix — Web series

Release Date: April 22 | Language: English | Adapted by the writer Alice Oseman from her graphic novel series of the same name, the heartwarming LGBTQ+ romance has a total of eight episodes. It revolves around 14-year-old Charlie and his high school crush Nick, who bond over assignments and Math homework.

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London Files — Voot — Web series

Release Date: April 21 | Language: English | The suspense-drama series starring Arjun Rampal is full of ponderous silences and is bound to keep you on the edge. Set in the British capital, the series depicts a police officer and his efforts to expose loopholes in the anti-immigration cell.

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Anantham — Zee5 — Web series

Release Date: April 22 | Language: Tamil | When an estranged son returns home to his family, childhood memories come rushing to his present self. With Prakash Raj and John Vijay as leads, the show revolves around tales of wonder, betrayal, horror, success, chaos and unrequited love.

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Russian Doll — Netflix — Web series

Release Date: April 20| Language: English | The concept of time remains unsolved, and who knows we all aren’t living in a simulation in the 21st century? Russian Doll Season 2 is back with its brazen characters and warped time loops that will make you want to wait, think and reflect on your existence.

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Antakshari — Sonyliv — Movie

Release Date: April 22| Language: Malayalam/Hindi | A gripping thriller, the movie goes on from being about an entertaining game to a series of unexplainable events. Antakshari’s intense writing and strong performances are set to steal the show entirely.

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Guilty Minds — Amazon Prime Video — web series

Release Date: April 22| Language: Hindi | Amazon Prime Video’s first-ever legal drama series is here. In this courtroom drama, two ruthless lawyers juggle between concepts of morality and righteousness while dealing with new cases each day.

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A Very British Scandal — Amazon Prime Video — Web series

Release Date: April 22 | Language: English | A beautifully crafted historical drama television miniseries, the show stars Claire Foy as Margaret Campbell, Duchess of Argyll and Paul Bettany as Ian Campbell. Capturing the political scenario in post-war Britain, the factually aligned series is packed with scandalous cases featuring forgery, theft, violence, drug use, and bribery.

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