The final week of September and the opening days of October 2026 bring a diverse lineup of OTT releases across major streaming platforms. From returning fan-favourite comedies and gripping crime dramas to period mysteries, romantic stories, and anime adventures, there’s something for every kind of viewer.
Here are the key OTT series released between September 25 and October 2, 2026, with our best streaming pick for this week:
Dupahiya (Season 2) premiered on Prime Video on October 1, returning to Dhadakpur with Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, and Sparsh Shrivastava as a new village scheme and local exam controversies create fresh chaos in this rural satire and comedy-drama.
Hunkkaar: The Roar arrived on JioHotstar on September 25. Created by Nitya Mehra and starring Fatima Sana Shaikh, Aneet Padda, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, the crime courtroom drama follows a harrowing legal battle against a powerful spiritual leader.
East of Eden premiered on Netflix on October 1 as a seven-episode period drama adapted from John Steinbeck’s classic novel. Written by Zoe Kazan and starring Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, and Mike Faist, the limited series brings the acclaimed literary story to the screen.
#Love released on Netflix and JioHotstar on October 2, starring Arjun Das and Aishwarya Lekshmi as rival dating-app entrepreneurs whose professional competition gradually becomes entangled with their personal lives in this romantic comedy-drama directed by Balaji Mohan.
Chumbak (Season 2 / Part 2) arrived on Netflix on October 1 with the final eight episodes of the neighbourhood family comedy. The Hats Off Productions series, featuring Neena Gupta and Deven Bhojani, continues its ensemble story of everyday family and community chaos.
Bakaiti (Season 2) premiered on ZEE5 on September 25, bringing back Rajesh Tailang and Sheeba Chaddha for another round of domestic mayhem. The family comedy-drama revolves around two branches of the Kataria family adjusting to life together under one roof.
The Final Problem (El último problema) debuted on Netflix on September 25. This Spanish period murder mystery stars José Coronado and María Valverde and follows a group stranded on an isolated island in 1959 after a murder takes place at their hotel.
The Apothecary Diaries (Season 3) arrived on Crunchyroll on October 2, bringing Maomao back to the imperial palace. The historical mystery anime continues her investigations into medical mysteries, palace intrigues, and the shifting political tensions surrounding the imperial court.
What to Watch & Why
Top Pick: Dupahiya (Season 2) (Prime Video)
* Why it’s worth your time: It delivers sharp, grounded small-town satire without succumbing to sequel fatigue. The comedic timing among Gajraj Rao, Sparsh Shrivastava, and the ensemble makes it the most naturally engaging, easy binge from this window.
Runner-Up Pick (For Drama): Hunkkaar: The Roar (JioHotstar)
* Why it’s worth your time: If you prefer something intense over light comedy, this courtroom thriller offers tightly paced tension and compelling performances from Aneet Padda and Fatima Sana Shaikh.