Get ready to mark your calendars, because May 2023 is shaping up to be an exciting month for OTT lovers! With a range of new movies and web series set to release on popular platforms like Netflix, Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video, there's something for everyone to binge-watch. From crime dramas to romantic comedies, action-packed adventures to historical retellings, this month's releases promise to keep you hooked and entertained. So grab your popcorn and settle in, as we take a sneak peek at the most anticipated movies and web series that will be hitting your screens in May 2023. Here is the list.
1.Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo-
The upcoming series "Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo" directed by Homi Adajania stars Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar, and Isha Talwar. It offers a fresh spin on the traditional 'saas-bahu' drama sub-genre, featuring an unapologetically hardcore mother-in-law and formidable younger women. The show promises to explore the power dynamics in a unique way, departing from the typical portrayal of meek daughters-in-law and ruthless mothers-in-law.
2. Something Special-
Queer comedian Hannah Gadsby is back with her latest comedy special titled "Something Special". In the trailer, she teases the audience with the promise of a feel-good show, but questions whether that's really the case. Gadsby then reveals that the special will actually be a romantic comedy, following her recent marriage to director Jenney Shamash. With a newfound focus on couples' stories, fans can expect Gadsby's signature wit and humor in exploring love and relationships.
3. Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Exciting news for Star Wars enthusiasts and Master Yoda devotees as a brand-new animated series for kids is set to premiere on Disney+Hotstar next week, starting May 4, 2023. The series boasts an impressive voice cast, with Piotr Michael lending his voice to Master Yoda, and Emma Berman, Juliet Donenfeld, and Jamaal Avery Jr. bringing to life the characters of Nash, Lys, and Kai, respectively. Additionally, Dee Bradley Baker and Jonathan Lipow will be voicing Nubs and RJ-83, adding more depth to the show's narrative.
4. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
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A Bridgerton-verse prequel is coming to Netflix on May 4. The series follows Queen Charlotte's marriage to King George and the societal shift it created, setting the stage for the world of Bridgerton. Golda Rosheuvel returns as the aged Queen, while Arsema Thomas, Michelle Fairley, and Sam Clemment also star in the show. The series will jump between the past and present, focusing on Queen Charlotte's rise to power and uncovering her past.
5. Queen Cleopatra
Adele James plays the titular role in the latest installment of executive producer Jada Pinkett Smith's African Queens documentary series, which focuses on one of history's most famous women, Queen Cleopatra. The documentary will explore her love life, her commanding power, and her intellect, which caught the attention of Julius Caesar. The series will be available on Netflix starting May 10.
6. Dahaad
'Dahaad' is an upcoming crime drama on Amazon Prime Video, helmed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi, starring Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, and Sohum Shah. The eight-part series follows the story of Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhaati and her colleagues in a small town police station as they investigate a series of mysterious deaths of women in public bathrooms. Initially assumed as suicides, Anjali suspects that a serial killer is behind the deaths, leading to a thrilling game of cat and mouse between the criminal and the underdog cop. 'Dahaad' is set to premiere on May 12.
7. Fubar
Arnold Schwarzenegger makes his television series debut in a new eight-episode show where he stars alongside Monica Barbaro, Jay Baruchel and Gabriel Luna. The series follows a father and daughter duo who discover they are both CIA operatives and that their relationship was based on a lie. Combining humor, action and espionage, the show promises to explore themes of family dynamics. Fortune Feimster, Milan Carter, Travis Van Winkle, Andy Buckley, Aparna Brielle, Barbara Eve Harris and Fabiana Udenio also star.Its releasing on May 5 on netflix.