'Babygirl,' 'You're Cordially Invited': Hollywood OTT picks of the week
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The last week of January is filled with an exciting lineup of Hollywood OTT releases across major streaming platforms. The offerings range from gripping dramas and action-packed adventures to thrilling documentaries.
Notable releases include a fresh take on Spider-Man's origins, the return of Mythic Quest, and the erotic thriller Babygirl.
Here's a rundown of what to watch over the weekend and where to find it.
Prime releases
'Babygirl' and 'Mythic Quest' Season 4 lead the pack
Babygirl, an erotic thriller that hit theaters in December, is now streaming on Apple TV+. The film features Nicole Kidman as a powerful CEO who risks it all for an affair with a younger intern (Harris Dickinson).
Meanwhile, the hit workplace comedy Mythic Quest returned for its fourth season on Apple TV+ on Wednesday.
The series continues to delve into changing industry trends and relationships in the gaming world.
Animated adventure
'Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man' swings onto Disney+ Hotstar
Disney+ Hotstar released Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man on Wednesday. It is an animated series that gives a fresh take on Peter Parker's journey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The show, already greenlit for two more seasons, boasts a classic comic book-inspired visual style and takes a look at Spider-Man's early years like never before.
Hudson Thames voices the titular character while Charlie Cox voices Matt Murdock/Daredevil in a supporting role.
True crime
Netflix presents 'American Manhunt: OJ Simpson' and 'The Recruit S02'
Netflix is revisiting the infamous OJ Simpson case with its documentary American Manhunt: OJ Simpson, which premiered on Wednesday.
The film explores the 1990s double murder trial that gripped America, providing new insights and perspectives on the high-profile case.
Meanwhile, Noah Centineo returned for a second season in The Recruit as CIA lawyer Owen Hendricks who gets caught up in dangerous international disputes.
Comedic chaos
'You're Cordially Invited' and 'The Snow Girl' on Prime Video
On Thursday, Amazon Prime Video dropped You're Cordially Invited, a rom-com about a destination wedding gone wrong when two families discover their lodgings double-booked at a remote resort.
The film features Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon in lead roles.
Meanwhile, Netflix continued its Spanish thriller The Snow Girl: The Game of the Soul as journalist Miren probes a girl's murder and another girl's disappearance.
Family drama
'A Real Pain' wraps up the week
On Friday, Prime Video will drop A Real Pain, a Jesse Eisenberg-starrer about mismatched cousins on a tour of Poland to pay tribute to their grandmother.
Their journey takes them to face long-buried family conflicts.
Which one of these is going to make it to your binge-watch list?