Here Are Upcoming Shows To Watch This Weekend

The third September weekend will be exhilarating for people looking forward to an entertaining watchlist. With multiple releases in the next two days, OTT platforms got you covered.

The upcoming releases feature diverse genres including thrillers, romance, mythology, and teen dramas. Here's a quick look at shows this weekend across streaming platforms.

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Shows To Watch This Weekend

Dahan - Raakan Ka Rahasya 

This story, with its backdrop involving superstitions and myths, lays emphasis on society and its values while pushing its central characters to face their worst fears. The ">trailer of the show seems promising bringing a different angle to the audience. The show. which is based on the thriller and horror genre, the show's cast includes actors Tisca Chopra, Saurabh Shukla, Ankur Nayyar, Mukesh Tiwari and Rajesh Tailang. Chopra plays the role of an IAS officer in the series in which she sets out on a mission to discard the long-running myths and superstitions in town in the wake of unexplained killings and disappearances. The series is directed by Vikrant Pawar and written by Shiva Bajpai, Nikhil Nair and Nisarg Mehta.

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Date of release: September 16

Shiksha Mandal

The show starring actors Gauhar Khan, Gulshan Devaiah and Pavan Raj in central roles is based on true events. A suspense thriller, directed by Syed Ahmad Afzal, the show centres around scams and conspiracies that affect the education system in Madhya Pradesh. Khan plays the role of SP Anuradha who is on a mission to solve cases including kidnapping and murders resulting from the scam, and comes across some powerful people as culprits.

Platform: MX Player
Date of release: September 15

Heartbreak High

An Australian teenage high school drama, Heartbreak High revolves around teenagers coping with everyday activities and trying to fit in. Hannah Carroll Chapman, Michael Jenkins and Ben Gannon are creators of the show which stars actor Ayesha Madon as its central character alongside key roles played by actors James Majoos and Chloe Hayden. The story has the teens navigating love, sex, LGBTQ+ issues, relationships, peer pressure and societal understanding. The story, interestingly, also takes a hard look at how teenagers navigate the meaning of consent.

Platform: Netflix
Date of release: September 14

Devlok With Devdutt Patnaik

Devdutt Patnaik, the renowned author and mythologist, helms the next season of the talk show which will include several conversations between the actor Rasika Duggal, the show's host, and Patnaik. The conversations between the two will feature interpretations of stories, ideologies, symbols and rituals around the Hindu culture and have an interesting take on mythology as a whole.

Platform: Discovery Plus
Date of release: September 16, 2022

College Romance Season 3

College Romance, which started in 2018, highlighted the life of a group of friends living life and juggling between love and confusion amidst their college life. From friendship to romance to an adventure of discoveries, College Romance is relatable to many. The show's latest season is all set to air on the streaming platform and features actors Gagan Arora, Keshav Sadhna, Shreya Mehta, Apoorva Arora, and Manjot Singh in key roles.

Platform: Sony Liv
Date of release: September 16

Jogi 

The highly anticipated film, Jogi, is based on the backdrop of the 1984 riots. Based on the friendship of three friends in Delhi, the Diljit Dosanjh starrer, also feature actor Mohd. Zeeshan Ayub, Kumud Mishra and Hiten Tejwani. The period drama showcases how the central characters navigate friendship amidst the riots. The Tiger Zinda Hai director Ali Abbas Zafar helmed the film.

Platform: Netflix

Date of release: September 16

The Handmaid's Tale Season 5

The show, which is an adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel, is out with its fifth season. The show centres around how the rule of totalitarian government in the United States leads to the oppression of women and the divide of classes. The Emmy Award-winning series, set in a dystopian future, features actors Elisabeth Moss, Ann Dowd, Yvonne Strahovski and others.

Platform: Hulu, Prime Video

Date of release: September 14