Web series and movies to stream this week

This week’s streaming lineup offers an exciting mix of genres, from the far reaches of space to heart-pounding drama and dark humour. Whether you're diving into the epic lore of the Tabu-starrer 'Dune: Prophacy' to exploring the musical madness of Joker: Folie a Deux, or revisiting fan-favourites like the historical romance drama Outlander and the Cruel Intentions reboot, there's plenty to keep you hooked. Here’s a guide to the most anticipated web series and movies hitting your screens this week.

Bollywood actress Tabu makes her Hollywood debut in this new HBO series that dropped online today. Set 10,000 years before 'Dune', the series dives into the origins of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood and explores their role in founding the order that shapes the galaxy's future. 'Dune: Prophecy; promises political intrigue, galactic power struggles, and the lore fans love.

As the beloved series nears its conclusion, Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan return as Claire and Jamie Fraser for more romance, drama and action, all set during the American Revolution. Come November 22, this instalment continues where it left off early this year and draws from Diana Gabaldon’s novels An Echo in the Bone and Written in My Own Heart’s Blood. With the promise of a heart-breaking, raw and teary finish, this season sets the stage for an epic finale in Season 8. Watch it on Netflix.

The scandalous 1999 teen drama gets a fresh update as a series. Sarah Catherine Hook and Zac Burgess star as conniving stepsiblings scheming against a vice president’s daughter at an elite college. Packed with callbacks to the original film, the reboot explores new dimensions of manipulation and betrayal. The series airs on Prime Video on November 21.

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina return as Ava and Nathan in this dark comedy about a couple entangled in a true-crime podcast. As new parents, their attempt to live normally is upended by a series of murders, pulling them back into the world of amateur sleuthing. Tune in to Peacock when the series debuts on November 21.

K-drama fans, we have got you covered with this gripping thriller 'When the Phone Rings', which follows Baek Sa Eon, a former presidential spokesman, and his mute heiress wife, Hong Hui Ju, as they face a kidnapping that exposes cracks in their arranged marriage. The show which blends high-stakes drama with emotional depth, premieres on November 22 on Netflix.

The team behind Frozen brings yet another whimsical animated adventure set in the magical world of Lumbria. Voiced by Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, and Javier Bardem, the film slated for its release on Netflix on November 22, follows a young girl who must save her cursed parents. With original songs by Alan Menken, this one's for the whole family.

After a rather unflattering run at the box office, Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's 'Joker: Folie a Deux' gets its OTT release on Prime Video. The film sees the actor reprise his Oscar-winning role in this psychological thriller with a musical twist. The film delves into their toxic romance between Joker and Harley within Arkham State Hospital. If you missed out on the film in theatres because of the negative buzz, catch it at home and judge for yourself.

Steve McQueen brings Blitz to Apple TV+ on November 22. The film tells the story of a young boy navigating life during London’s Nazi bombings. Featuring Saoirse Ronan and a powerful supporting cast, the film balances a harrowing war narrative with a child’s perspective.

Mindy Kaling’s hit series returns for a third season! Premiering on Max from November 23, the series focuses on the lives of four college roommates navigating relationships, identity, and ambition. While Reneé Rapp bids farewell to the show, new cast members bring fresh energy to this coming-of-age comedy.