What to watch on Netflix, Hotstar, Amazon Prime - Complete Guide to OTT 2022

 OTT platforms

During the lockdown, OTT platforms emerged like anything. People locked in their houses, adapting the Eat Sleep Binge Repeat routine, gave a new wave to the OTT platforms. Many new platforms emerged in the recent years, giving out new exclusive content on their apps, stealing the limelight of cinemas.

But the question arises, what is worth your time ? There is about 2.2 million minutes of content only on Netflix, that will take you about 4 years or roughly 36,000 hours of continuous watching, and you will be still missing the content released in these 4 years. That's only in case of Netflix, think about of every OTT platforms in India, from which you have purchased a subscription. Here is your complete guide too OTT, where to invest your time ?

What to watch on Netflix

Netflix is the most widespread streaming platform across the world and also one of the main reason why OTT platforms are famous today. Most of the content on Netflix is targeted towards young educated audience of age group varying from 16 to 24 years, you will find limited content you can watch together with you family.

Movies on Netflix

• Some must watch Bollywood movies available on Netflix, you can enjoy with your family are Gangs of Wasseypur, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, 3 idiots, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Andhadhun, Masaan, Taree Zameen Par.

• Looop Lapeta is the latest Bollywood release on Netflix which is an official remake of German film "Run Lola Run".

• Some famous Hollywood Titles available are Extraction, The Old Guard, Red Notice, The Irishman, 300, Django Unchained.

Best web series on Netflix

Netflix has produced some of the biggest shows in the last couple months which proved out to be banger. Some of the most streamed web series on the platform are-

• You (psychological thriller), Stranger Things (Horror Drama), Money Heist (Crime Drama), Ozark (Crime Drama), The Umbrella Academy (Superhero Fantasy) and how can we forget Squid Drama which raised 1 billion dollars for Netflix.

• Some of the best series which definitely deserve your time are - Dark, The Witcher, Hellbound, Sex Education, Peaky Blinders, Cobra Kai, Vikings, Black Mirror.

• The latest title Netflix added is All of Us are Dead.

• Must watch Bollywood Web series available on Netflix are Sacred Games, Ray and Kota Factory.

• Don't overlook animated titles. Animated web series like Arcane and Love Death + Robots will blow away your mind. Love Death + Robots is a must watch on the list. Having two seasons each it is a collection of small stories covering up genres like fantasy, robots, horror, comedy, thriller and adult animation. 

Anime on Netflix

Undoubtedly Anime is one of the best medium for entertainment. Some of them have best storytelling, drama , action, slice-of-life etc. and worth investing your time. There are multiple anime series with over 1,000 episodes existing out there.

• There are around 200 anime titles available on Netflix. Anime titles on Netflix vary from region to region, especially in India, having only little resource to watch anime. 

• Best anime on Netflix you should definitely give a try are Death Note, Code Geass, One Punch Man, Mob Psycho 100 and Violet Evergarden.

What to watch on amazon prime

Amazon Prime has the most exclusive content in terms of movies, compared to any OTT platforms. The second most popular OTT platforms in India prime video from amazon. Prime Video also delivers variety of content on it's streaming service. You can find content for different age groups but in limited quantity. 

Best movies on amazon prime

• Bollywood Top picks available are Shershaah, Bell Bottom, Section 375 (must watch), Thappad, Kesari, Mardaani and Ghazi.

• Get more into Bollywood - Watch Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Hichki, Shakntla Devi, Bajirao Mastani, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Gully Boy, Jab We Met and Sholay.

• Latest Bollywood movie which is to be released is Gehraiyaan.

• Must watch Hollywood available on the platform are The Prestige, Inception, Interstellar, Shutter Island, The Imitation Game, The Dark Knight, Lord of the Rings, Parasite, Knives Out, Fight Club and many more...

• If you like to watch Dark Comedy stuff The Dictator and Borat will cover you up.

Best web series on amazon prime

• Bollywood web series available on prime video are The Family Man( Action Comedy), Mirzapur ( Action Thriller), The Forgotten Army ( History of Freedom Fighters) and Panchayat (Comedy Drama).

• The Boys (Action Dark Comedy) available on amazon prime is definitely worth your time.

• Invincible(Action Fiction) an excellent animated web series worth watching and keep you invested.

Anime on amazon prime

• Though the anime titles on amazon prime India are limited but available anime are-

• Dororo, Evangelion, Vinland Saga, Made in Abyss, all of them are must watch.

• You can also try watching Love is Hard for an Otaku a Romantic Comedy.

Cartoons on amazon prime

• You can find some your favorite childhood cartoons on prime video.

• SpongeBob Square Pants, Dora the Explorer, Batman: The Animated Series, Avatar, Justice League, Shaun the Sheep, The Powerpuff Girls, Adventure Time Superman: The Animated Series and all seasons of Ben 10.

What to watch on hotstar

Disney + Hotstar stole the number 1 spot in OTT platforms in no time. However the international version of Hotstar does not come with services of Disney. Disney took the advantage of existing Hotstar infrastructure in India to promote their content. Similarly HBO streaming service was available through agreement between HBO and Disney + Hotstar in India. Hotstar covers the limitations of both Netflix and Amazon prime of providing to all ages.

Disney has divided it's content under two subscriptions, Vip and Premium. 

Movies on hotstar

• Bollywood movies available on hotstar are Angrezi Medium, Masaan, Arjun Reddy, Chhichhore, Super 30, Dil Bechara and Neerja.

• Get all movie titles of Marvel (Excluding Spider-Man), Fox Studio and Star Wars series.

• Worth Watching Hollywood movies available on the platform are Kingsman : The secret service, The Martian, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Ford v Ferrari, Mulan and Black Swan.

• All Pixar movies, some of the must watch are Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Cars, Wall-E, Big Hero 6 and Ratatouille.

Best web series on hotstar

• All to Marvel shows from Wanda Vision to Hawkeye.

• See Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, Modern Family, Family Guy and The Simpsons.

• Must watch Bollywood web series are Special Ops, Arya, Special Ops 1.5, The office and Hundred.

• Daily soap from Star Plus channels.

Cartoons on Hotstar

• You can even get Kid's content on the platform.

• Get classic cartoons like Mickey Mouse, Marvel's Ultimate Spider Man, The Simpsons, Timon and Pumbaa, Chacha Chaudhary, Doraemon, Phineas and Ferb and Shin-Chan.