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From football documentaries and anime to profound thrillers and war dramas, this week has something for everyone
We've entered the final week of February, and OTT content libraries are yet again prepared to be flooded with new picks. Football fanatics are in for a thrilling ride with a documentary on Brazilian legend, Pelé and a new reality show, Canine Intervention is sure to tug at your heartstrings as it takes you on an informative journey on dog behaviour. Furthermore, Bollywood has turned up at the party with stellar releases including The Girl on the Train and 1962: The War in the Hills. So, sit back, relax and treat yourself to a rejuvenating binge-fest.
It is impossible to have a conversation about football and not be aware of the legend that is Edson Arantes do Nascimento aka Pelé. The Brazilian maestro's story is no less than a tidal wave of highs and lows, and this documentary expertly divulges pivotal chapters from his life. With rare archival footage and new exclusive interviews, it takes you on his journey as he transformed from a young boy into a godlike figure for his country, becoming the only player to win three FIFA world cups.
Streaming on Netflix
If cases of mistaken identity in films causing dangerous predicaments had a list, Red would be up there. The plot of this Telugu thriller revolves around two lookalikes—Siddhartha and Aditya, who are both brought in for questioning after a murder. One of them is captured in a picture near the crime scene but the police are unable to decipher which one. The two have respectively convincing stories to prove their innocence with witnesses willing to vouch for them. However, such a major lack of evidence against the duo points to a bigger game being afoot.
Streaming on Netflix
Nothing can prepare you for this 'paw-some' reality series with Oakland dog trainer, Jas Leverette. Renowned for running Cali K9—one of the ablest canine training facilities in California—Jas is here to shed some light on his versatile and unique training programs. With every episode, he works with a different dog, guiding viewers through fixing some extreme behavioural problems, and proving that no breed is too hard to train.
Streaming on Netflix
A complex mother-daughter relationship sits at the heart of this comedy-drama film. Ginny is a 15-year-old girl who has spent most of her days on the run with her mother, Georgia, as she escaped her past. They finally decide to hold ground in New England, hoping for a sense of permanence that has been missing from their lives. When Georgia's dark history threatens her daughter once again, she resolves to sticking around and facing it head-on.
Streaming on Netflix
Based on the famous manga of the same name, this anime follows a high-school student, Yuri Honjo, as she is transported into a strange realm full of skyscrapers. The buildings are connected by suspension bridges, guarded by mysterious masked figures who ruthlessly slaughter humans. Her only options are to fight back and survive or die trying.
Streaming on Netflix
Parineeti Chopra stars in this adaptation of Paula Hawkins' 2015 novel that tracks the mysterious events surrounding an estranged widow. Mira Kapoor is an alcoholic and a loner who observes a seemingly perfect couple during her train journey every evening. This daily routine reminds her of everything she lost, fuelling her obsession with the two strangers. After a blurry night, she wakes up with bruises and is wanted by the police for a murder she doesn't remember committing. Racing against time, she needs to overcome her amnesia and figure out the truth before it is too late.
Streaming on Netflix
A trip down memory lane, this war drama chronicles one of the many battles of 1962's Indo-China War. The series showcases the brutal affair where 125 Indian warriors went all guns blazing against 3000 Chinese soldiers in the harsh conditions of Galwan Valley. Furthermore, the plot dives into the soldiers' personal struggles and their existence away from the uniform as they gradually lay down their lives for the country. The show stars Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill, Sumeet Vyas, among others.
Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
Post an unexpectedly amazing one-night-stand, Adri is unable to get Carla out of his mind. Despite agreeing to not remember each other the day after, he goes on a spree to locate his crush and ends up at a mental institution. Realising that Carla is a patient there, he checks himself in to get a chance to win her over. However, his love story soon transforms into an overwhelming yet therapeutic experience at a hospital that is not so easy to check out from.
Streaming on Netflix
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