Streaming Highlights: Murder Mystery in France, Dystopian Drama from South Korea, and More

A Sneak Peek into the Diverse Mix of Films and Web Series Coming to Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar

Apr 10, 2024 - 12:23
Streaming Highlights: Murder Mystery in France, Dystopian Drama from South Korea, and More
Amar Singh Chamkila, Fallout, Heartbreak High S2, Blood Free Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar

A murder mystery with a French setting. a South Korean drama that is dystopian. A thriller about a Colombian hijack. a science fiction thriller with a franchise tie-in to video games. This week, a wide variety of movies and web series from many genres will be available on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. That's all there is to it.

Anthracite


Live from: April 10th

Network: Netflix

In 1994, the news was dominated by the notorious mass suicide of a cult living in a small Alpine town. Three decades later, the tenuous tranquility in the area is upset by the vicious killing of a lady who was killed in accordance with the customs of this strange community. The murder charge finds a handy scapegoat in Jaro Gatsi (Hatik), a teenage miscreant seeking atonement in the highlands.

Motivated to establish his innocence, he suddenly receives help from tech-savvy and quirky enthusiast Ida (Noémie Schmidt), who is looking for her father, who has disappeared. In search of the elusive solutions to the enigma, they delve into their own pasts and discover a truth that is far from random.

No Blood

Live from: April 10th

Disney+ Hotstar is the platform.

Blood Free is set in a far-off future South Korea and centers on BF, a cutting-edge biotech startup that transformed the meat business by bringing artificially produced meat to the world. Despite BF's success, the company's advancement is threatened by lingering questions about its charismatic CEO, Yun Ja-yu (Han Hyo-joo). Tensions mount as BF's dominance in the global beef market grows, resulting in a dangerous environment. Enter Woo Chae-woon (Ju Ji-hoon), a former soldier who is currently employed as a bodyguard. Chae-woon maneuvers through the perilous world of corporate ambition and covert ambitions in his quest to learn the truth about the conspiracy.

The Flight 601 Hacking

Live from: April 10th

Network: Netflix

The Hijacking of Flight 601, which is based on a gripping true story, depicts a dramatic confrontation between two courageous flight attendants and armed hijackers aboard an aircraft. These attendants fight a fierce mental war with their captives amid rising tensions in the air and on the ground. The compelling events of 1973, when an airplane was taken over by two masked hijackers and the country's administration was rocked by demands for the release of fifty political prisoners and a sizable ransom, are reenacted in the series against the stormy political backdrop of Colombia.

Season 3 of As the Crow Flies

Live from: April 11th

Network: Netflix

The third and last season of the Turkish suspense series As the Crow Flies has returned. The show centers on Asli Tuna (Miray Daner), a devoted fan of news anchor Lale Kiran (Birce Akaley), whose impression of her hero is completely altered when she finally gets to meet her. Lale's departure from the broadcasting station was shown in the previous season, with Asli taking over as the new anchor. A boycott of Asli's broadcasts results from the public's strong animosity toward Lale, who they vehemently prefer. The Season 3 trailer foreshadows a confrontation between Asli and Lale, as Asli works to revitalize the broadcasting channel and show off her skills, and Lale gets ready to hit back.

Season 2 of Heartbreak High

Live from: April 11th

Network: Netflix

As a new semester at Hartley High commences, viewers of Season 2 of Heartbreak High can expect more drama, mystery, and heartache. In an attempt to reconcile his personal emotions with Cash's changing identity, Darren (James Majoos) is finding it difficult to accept Cash's (Will McDonald) recent admission that he is asexual. Ayesha Madon's character Amerie finds herself entangled in a romantic triangle with Malakai (Thomas Weatherall) and Rowan (Sam Rechner), a new student.

Amar Singh Chamkila

Accessible on: April 12

Network: Netflix

The remarkable life of well-known Punjabi vocalist Amar Singh Chamkila is chronicled in the biographical film of the same name. In this film, which explores Chamkila's meteoric rise in the music business and the contentious influence of his songs that both enthralled and enraged listeners, Diljit Dosanjh plays the title role.It also delves into the unsolved mystery behind his murder. Amarjot Kaur, Chamkila's partner, is portrayed by Parineeti Chopra in the Imtiaz Ali film, which sheds light on the intricate dynamics of their relationship.

Repercussions

Accessible on: April 12

Prime Video as a platform

Inspired by the well-known role-playing video game series, Fallout is a post-apocalyptic thriller that takes place after World War II and depicts the fallout from a devastating nuclear conflict brought on by developments in atomic technology. Survivors flee to underground bunkers built to protect humanity from nuclear destruction in an attempt to escape the destruction. In 219 years, we retrace the adventures of a brave young lady named Lucy (Ella Purnell). as she braves the dangerous and merciless wasteland of a destroyed Los Angeles, leaving the protection of Vault 33 behind.

Divided Love

Accessible on: April 12

Network: Netflix

Love, Divided, a Spanish romantic comedy film, is inspired by the 2015 French film Blind Date. It centers on Valentina (Aitana), a pianist who moves into a new apartment. David (Fernando Guallar), a socially awkward game developer who cherishes stillness above all else, lives next door. The small wall between their places only serves to intensify their early disputes, which eventually turn into an unconventional love tale. But since they never really meet in person, their relationship simply blooms through the wall.

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