This Week’s OTT Releases: Tom Hiddleston’s The Night Manager Season 2, True Crime Thriller, and Emraan Hashmi’s Netflix Debut
The wait is over! Season 2 drops today on Prime Video, with the first three episodes available immediately. New episodes release weekly on Sundays, with the finale scheduled for February 1. Tom Hiddleston returns as Jonathan Pine, now living under the alias Alex Goodwin as a low-level MI6 surveillance officer in London. Eight years after Season 1, a chance encounter pulls him back into the world of high-stakes espionage, this time involving a dangerous Colombian arms dealer. It’s an original story by David Farr, beyond John le Carré’s novel, packed with tension, moral complexity, and stellar performances. A must for spy thriller fans.
Honeymoon Se Hatya – ZEE5 (Premiered January 9, 2026)
This chilling five-episode true-crime docudrama is already streaming on ZEE5. It explores real-life cases where wives murdered their husbands, delving into the dark transition from honeymoon romance to fatal control. Through interviews, investigative narration, and dramatic recreations, it uncovers motives, societal pressures, and shocking truths behind these crimes. Ideal for true-crime enthusiasts seeking psychological depth and unsettling real stories.
People We Meet on Vacation – Netflix (Premiered January 9, 2026)
Fresh on Netflix, this romantic comedy adapts Emily Henry’s bestselling novel. It follows longtime best friends Poppy, an extroverted travel writer played by Emily Bader, and Alex, an introverted English teacher portrayed by Tom Blyth, who’ve spent one week together every summer for a decade. After a two-year estrangement from a disastrous trip, they reunite for one final vacation to confront their unresolved romantic feelings. A heartfelt, funny, and emotional friends-to-lovers tale.
Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web – Netflix (Upcoming January 14, 2026)
Created by Neeraj Pandey, this series stars Emraan Hashmi as Superintendent Arjun Meena, a customs officer at Mumbai International Airport heading an honest team against an international smuggling network led by Bada Choudhary and spanning multiple countries. The trailer is out now, promising high-stakes action and intrigue when it premieres in just a few days on Netflix.
These releases offer a fantastic mix: intense espionage with The Night Manager Season 2, chilling true crime, light romance, and upcoming airport thriller vibes.