The most binge-worthy releases on Netflix, Prime and Disney+
By Shradha Aswani
HUNTERS SEASON 2 (PRIME VIDEO)
Telling the fictional tale of a gang of Nazi hunters in 1970s New York as they work to thwart the rise of a Fourth Reich, the new season of Hunters is set to be its last. Starring iconic actors Logan Lerman and Al Pacino, the series is a conspiracy drama that depicts an alternate post-World War II. Director David
Weil’s promise of a nerve-wrecking watch makes the series an interesting one to look out for, but the show’s
anticipation is built on Udo Kier, the German actor who shall be playing Adolf Hitler, who is still alive in this
reality.
Release date: 13th January
STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH – SEASON 2 (DISNEY+ HOTSTAR)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021- ), with its squad of mercenaries, is one of the most adored and underrated
of Disney+’s Star Wars offerings, and the second season promises to be no exception. The trailer seems
to be a fantastic sample of the show’s seamless integration of excellent graphics and a compelling plot,
the perfect way to kickstart your new year. Artists Dee Bradley Baker, Michelle Ang, Wanda Sykes, Noshir
Dalal, and Rhea Perlman have lent their voices to the series, among others.
Release date: 4th January
MISSION MAJNU (NETFLIX)
Set in the 1970s, this Shantanu Bagchi directorial is a spy-thriller mystery about one of India’s most exciting operations in Pakistan which altered the nature of politics between the countries forever. Actor Siddharth Malhotra plays an Indian intelligence agent, and is part of a stellar cast that includes Rashmika Mandanna, Kumud Mishra, Parmeet Sethi, Sharib Hashmi, Mir Sarwar and Zakir Hussain.
Release date: 20th January
SHOTGUN WEDDING (PRIME VIDEO)
This 2022 release hits virtual screens this January, allowing you to indulge in festive cheer and the holiday
season rom-com vibe, except with a twist. Starring Josh Duhamel, Lenny Kravitz and rom-com favourite
Jennifer Lopez, the film has been directed by Jason Moore of Pitch Perfect fame. Watch it for a fun-filled
adventure of a couple rediscovering their love while saving their families from criminals who hijack their
wedding.
Release date: 27th January
