What to Watch This Week — WatchThisFlix Weekly Picks (Week of September 21, 2026)
Watch This Flix (WatchThisFlix) is a free guide to what is new on streaming. This week: 6 Must Watch picks and 45 new releases on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV and more — rated by WatchThisFlix editors. Updated Week of September 21, 2026.
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⭐ Must Watch This Week
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Ram and Leela
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · Amazon Prime Video · · tamil
A repeatedly unlucky man finally finds the woman of his dreams, only for an unexpected twist to challenge his understanding of love and commitment. Starring Rio Raj and Vartika Jai… -
Lenin
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · ZEE5 · IMDb 6.2/10 · · telugu
In a village trapped by generations of bloodshed, a determined young man dares to challenge the traditions fueling an endless cycle of violence. -
Rao Bahadur
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · Netflix · · telugu, hindi
A Telugu psychological dark comedy starring Satyadev as Bhuvanam Ramappa Rao Bahadur — an eccentric 1970s aristocrat who miraculously survives a terminal illness, then retreats int… -
Maa Inti Bangaram
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · JioHotstar · IMDb 7.4/10 · · telugu
Through both her moments of fear and bravery, a woman discovers that embracing her vulnerabilities is as vital to her inner strength as facing challenges head-on. -
Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · Netflix · IMDb 8.2/10 · · english
Never-before-seen footage and survivor accounts trace the 2012 shipwreck of a luxury cruise and the disaster that ensued, in this immersive documentary. -
Peddi
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · Netflix · · telugu
In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, A spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rival.
📅 New This Week (Unrated)
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Mi Kat Takli
(2026) · JioHotstar · · other
Mi Kat Takli — streaming on hotstar. -
Dhaktya Sunbai
(2026) · ZEE5 · · other
Dhaktya Sunbai — streaming on zee5. -
Unabomber
(2026) · Netflix · · english
Follow Ted Kaczynski's transformation from Harvard prodigy into the infamous Unabomber. Subjected to controversial psychological experiments by Professor Henry Murray, Kaczynski's … -
Don't Be Shy!
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · · hindi
Quintessential Mean Girl, Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, finds herself suddenly relegated to Loser-ville when Mayank, her boyfriend of three years, suddenly dumps her. But Shy, all set to get… -
The Great British Baking Show: Season 17
(2011) · Netflix · IMDb 6.9/10 · · english
Twelve new bakers and a brand-new judge... Nigella Lawson joins Paul Hollywood, Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond for more salivating Signatures, tantalising Technicals and sensatio… -
Don't Be Shy
(2022) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 6/10 · · other
A watch that is ticking in reverse and a 30-day cohabitation contract puts the domineering female CEO together with a pet mortician. Can the countdown on her life be changed? -
Dalimb
(2026) · ZEE5 · · other
Dalimb — streaming on zee5. -
SWAT Exiles
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 10/10 · · english
After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredicta… -
Hunkkaar: The Roar
(2026) · JioHotstar · · hindi
A victim takes a courageous stand against a powerful godman accused of misconduct in an intense courtroom drama centered on her fight for justice. -
The Great British Baking Show: Seasons 17
(2011) · Netflix · IMDb 6.9/10 · · english
A spinoff of 'The Great British Bake Off', this show features children aged 9-13 competing to be ‘Junior Bake Off’ Champion by taking part in a series of Technical Bakes and Showst… -
The Final Problem
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 6.3/10 · · spanish
In the spring of 1959, a retired actor, who previously played Sherlock Holmes, must investigate a murder at a small hotel on a tiny island near Mallorca. -
Paolo
(2026) · OTT · IMDb 10/10 · · french
Follow working-class Paolo's unsettling intrusion into the life of Téophane Tolbiac, a young and up-and-coming politician. -
Shaque: Trust No One
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 7/10 · · hindi
A mother receives yearly photos of her missing child. After nine years of searching, she discovers the truth about the abduction lies not far away, but hidden among her closest cir… -
My Sad Dead
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 5.8/10 · · spanish
Emma can see the dead. But when her niece arrives, thousands of lives are shaken. -
Brothers
(2026) · Apple TV+ · · english
Hollywood actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have been best friends for years—but a shocking family secret suggests their connection might be closer. -
Wonka's the Golden Ticket
(2026) · Netflix · · english
In this one-of-a-kind reality competition, lucky players step inside Wonka's Chocolate Factory to face unpredictable games, tests and temptations. -
Habeas Corpus
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 6.1/10 · · other
A renowned law professor and a team of students attempt to prove the innocence of a convicted man, but the brightest student is secretly connected to his past. -
The Love Hypothesis
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 10/10 · · english
Olive Smith, a biology PhD candidate, and Dr. Adam Carlsen, a hotshot professor and well-known tyrant, enter into a fake relationship, seeing each of their carefully calculated the… -
Minerva Academy
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 7/10 · · other
At Minerva Military High School, teens navigate discipline, rivalry and family pressure as a young cadet searches for answers about his missing friend. -
The Revolutionaries
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · · hindi
The Revolutionaries narrates the inspiring tale of brave young Indian freedom fighters who fought for ending British Raj with their unwavering spirit and ideology. -
Stop That Train
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 5.2/10 · · english
Best friends and train stewardesses Tess and DeeDee trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. However, when a catastrophic Stormaganza threate… -
Family Full House with Rohit Sharma
(2026) · OTT · · hindi
Family Full House with Rohit Sharma features Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma making his television hosting debut on Sony TV. The family-focused game show brings competing families to… -
Best of the Best
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 7.3/10 · · english
Two best friends at UCLA leap into the competitive and cutthroat world of collegiate Bollywood-fusion dance. -
The Scandal
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 6.2/10 · · korean
In Joseon, a secret proposal ignites hidden desires in a gifted noblewoman, a famed lover and an unsuspecting lady caught in their dangerous game. -
Zakir Khan: Papa Yaar
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 10/10 · · hindi
Zakir Khan reflects on his childhood and the special bond he shares with his father, turning personal memories and family experiences into heartfelt comedy. With his signature blen… -
You+Me - Against the World
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 5.7/10 · · french
Alma Lancaster, 18, appears to lead a perfect life within a wealthy family who believes she is studying law. In secret, she pursues her true dream: filmmaking. On campus, she meets… -
Lust Stories 3
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 6.8/10 · · hindi
Through four bite-sized yet emotionally resonant films, the anthology once again explores lust, love, relationships, and repressed desire, offering fresh perspectives on intimacy, … -
Captive
(2026) · OTT · · spanish
An Argentine dramatic television miniseries co-produced by TNT and FLOW. It follows the life of a nun who, after fifteen years, manages to escape from a cloistered convent where sh… -
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
(2026) · Netflix · · english
Trapped in a cruel Victorian-era household, Lizzie Borden kills her parents in a gory ax murder that shocks the nation. -
Not a Stranger
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 5.7/10 · · other
After giving birth, painter Funda put her career on hold to focus on her child. Ready to return to painting, she finally finds the nanny she has been searching for: Nazlı. But the … -
Plastic Beauty
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 7/10 · · japanese
When a gifted ER surgeon is thrust into cosmetic medicine, her clash with a celebrity doctor exposes the greed and desire beneath the glamour. -
The Fixers
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 6/10 · · other
A washed-up gangster reluctantly teams up with an arrogant political heir to become "fixers", cleaning up dangerous secrets for both sides of the law. -
Neagley
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · · english
Frances Neagley is a private investigator in Chicago. When she learns that a beloved friend from her past has been killed in a suspicious accident, she becomes hell bent on justice… -
City of Blood
(2026) · Disney+ · IMDb 10/10 · · other
Berlin — a city-state on the brink. While a privileged few live beneath a climate-controlled dome, those outside struggle to survive in a world ravaged by heat, corruption, and cri… -
Route 187
(2026) · Paramount+ · IMDb 7.8/10 · · english
Citizens combat urban violence until a bus driver and student's murders by thugs spark outrage, leading authorities to hunt the culprits captured on video. -
Unexpected Loves
(2026) · Disney+ · IMDb 10/10 · · spanish
What do a thief, a tennis coach, a nurse, and a tollbooth worker all have in common? Coming from unique plots and a variety of characters, in each episode Martín Bossi plays a diff… -
Physical 100: Mexico
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 7/10 · · spanish
Reality competition show based on the original Korean format. -
Cathedrals
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 10/10 · · spanish
A 17-year-old girl is found burned and dismembered in an empty lot in a middle-class neighborhood of Santiago, Chile. Due to police negligence, the crime goes unpunished until thir… -
Love in the Moonlight: Redrawn
(2026) · OTT · · korean
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Love in the Moonlight, the cast reunites for a special variety show filled with laughter, memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and heartfelt mom…
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