In this week's streaming slate we have releases across three languages—a returning rom-com, a new crime drama, a thriller built around a single night, and a Telugu series about a man granted an unexpected boon. Here’s what to watch on streaming this week:
English
Nobody Wants This returns for its third season, continuing the romance between Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody). The new season follows Joanne and Noah as they settle into their relationship as they move in together, and all the new "firsts" they experience together. Returning cast members include Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons and Jackie Tohn. Andrew Rannells, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, and Sarah Silverman join the cast, along with guest stars Avan Jogia, Poorna Jagannathan and Sadie Sandler, among others, as well as a cameo by series creator Erin Foster. All 10 episodes of the new season premiere on Netflix on October 22.
Hindi
Manoj Bajpayee returns to streaming as Ajay Dixit, a morally grey police officer in Gajab Raat. Directed by Ritesh Shah, this gritty thriller marks his first collaboration with Bajpayee. The film also reunites Bajpayee with filmmaker Neeraj Pandey after the 2018 crime-thriller Aiyaari. Gajab Raat also stars Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi, Divya Dutta and Shraddha Das. Produced by Pandey’s Friday Film Works, the film will premiere on Netflix on October 23.
Chaar Yaar is an eight-episode crime drama set in early-2000s Mumbai follows four friends whose attempt to improve their circumstances draws them into the world of gangsters and high-stakes heists. The series stars Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub and Prayrak Mehta in lead roles, with Sai Tamhankar, Sikandar Kher, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Rajesh Tailang, Chunky Panday and Bhagavathi Perumal in supporting parts. It is directed by Vinay Waikul and written by Sambit Mishra and Saurabh Sawant. Chaar Yaar arrives on Prime Video on October 23.
Telugu
Varam follows a slum dweller living in poverty whose life changes after he receives a mysterious boon that changes his fate and fortune. The story follows the protagonist in his attempts to use his boon to amend his financial standing. Directed by Aditya Mandala, this series stars Vishwadev Rachakonda, Shivathmika Rajasekhar and Srinivas Avasarala. Varam premieres on JioHotstar on October 22.