Apr 05, 2026 1:14pm IST
‘The Boys’ S5, ‘Yaadein,’ ‘Maul’ and ‘Outcome’ Bring The Intensity: Streaming This Week
It gets kinda intense as we head into the week (April 6-12) with a brewing revenge drama, a memory-loss drama, a true-crime doc, a too-close-for-comfort superhero satire, a Hollywood star staring at an extortion video (and possibly a redemption arc) and even a Marathi romantic drama shot in Japan.
A good spread across languages, beckons in the week ahead.
April 6
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord (JioHotstar)
Following the events of “The Clone Wars”, the story begins at the beginning of Emperor Palpatine’s reign. Maul takes on as an apprentice, a disillusioned Jedi Padawan, a Twi’lek Devon Izara (Gideon Adlon) on the planet of Janix, where the Empire hasn’t reached… yet.
WHY WATCH: Sam Witwer returns as the voice of Maul after “Clone Wars” and “Rebels”. Also for die-hard fans of Maul.
Watch on JioHotstar, premiering April 6.
Hui Gumm Yaadein - Ek Doctor, Do Zindagiyaan (SonyLIV)
Eight years of life ‘erased.’ That’s what Dr Dev Mehta (played by Iqbal Khan) has to endure in “Yaadein,” the official Indian adaptation of the acclaimed Italian drama “DOC - Nelle Tue Mani (In Your Hands),” which is itself inspired by the true story of Dr Pierdante Piccioni.
WHY WATCH: Because it pushes the idea that maybe losing the worst part of you could be the best thing to happen to you. For those who believe in the power of second chances.
Premieres April 6 at 8 pm on Sony SAB and will also be available for streaming on SonyLIV the same day.
April 8
Trust Me: The False Prophet (Netflix)
A four-part true-crime documentary, it follows the rise of Samuel Bateman, who proclaims himself heir of Warren Jeffs, the former leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS) and whose members practice polygamy. Cult expert Christine Marie and her videographer husband Tolga Katas infiltrate the group, gain access to the community and leader and uncover evidence of abuse.
WHY WATCH: For “unprecedented access, never-seen-before footage and firsthand accounts” from group members. Emmy-winning filmmaker Rachel Dretzin is at the helm. Premieres April 8.
The Boys S5 (Prime Video India)
Butcher (Karl Urban), Hughie (Jack Quaid), Starlight (Erin Moriarty) and The Boys take on Homelander Anthony Starr) for the final season in another bid to end Homelander’s reign of terror.
WHY WATCH: Apart from the more obvious reasons, Jensen Ackles also returns as Soldier Boy, with “Supernatural” stars Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins joining him later in the season. Season premiere on March 8.
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April 9
Big Mistakes S1 (Netflix)
This sibling duo are the least likely people to be working for “some very dangerous people,” but this is where we are. Dan Levy stars in and is show runner and creator of the new comedy thriller with Taylor Ortega and Laurie Metcalf for company.
WHY WATCH: If you loved Levy’s writing for “Schitt’s Creek”, you’ll likely fall for this heist series. Out April 9.
April 10
Hacks S5 (JioHotstar)
Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) “returns from the dead,” her writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) in tow, as they head to Las Vegas to “secure Deborah’s legacy as a comedian”.
WHY WATCH: It’s a multiple Emmy-winning show with nominations coming every season. Reason enough to binge-watch this one as well. S5 premieres April 10.
Toh, Ti Ani Fuji (SonyLIV)
A couple falls intensely in love and just as intensely, out of it. In the words of director Mohit Takalkar, “they discover that intensity isn’t the same as endurance.” The couple (played by Lalit Prabhakar and Mrinmayee Godbole) meet again in Japan, seven years on. Will love get a second chance? Or was it never meant to last?
WHY WATCH: The star pair of “Chi Va Chi Sau Ka” reunite after nine years and the maturity shows. This is a direct-to-OTT release in five languages, including the original, Marathi.
Shot extensively in Japan and India, the film releases direct-to-digital, April 10.
Malcolm In The Middle: Life’s Still Unfair (JioHotstar)
Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) returns 20 years later to the family he left behind and is none too happy about it.
WHY WATCH: The revival reunites (Jane Kaczmarek (as Lois) and Bryan Cranston (Hal). Also, who doesn’t love dysfunctional family comedies. Especially one as beloved as this.
The 4-episode miniseries premieres on JioHotstar.
Outcome (Apple TV+)
Beloved film star Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves) is faced with an extortion video that could end his career. He starts off trying to make amends with those he might have wronged.
WHY WATCH: Stars Reeves, for starters. Also Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer and Jonah Hill and Martin Scorsese.
The film premieres on Apple TV+ on April 10.
Kaakee Circus (ZEE5)
A petty thief breaks into a jail (as opposed to breaking out of one) in a small town to steal a temple donation box. Are the two policemen able to weed him out?
WHY WATCH: Absurd stories set in small towns are always fun to watch. Streaming in Tamil and Malayalam, the series premieres April 10.
Thaai Kizhavi (JioHotstar)
Her greedy sons would rather wish her dead, but Pavunuthaayi isn’t going down without a fight. In fact, it soon becomes known that they have to fight to keep her alive to see a bigger windfall.
WHY WATCH: Radikaa Sarathkumar. No notes.
The film premieres on April 10.
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