A war of the gods, a battle for the throne, murder mysteries, and a love story for the ages – May 2023 OTT releases have them all. It’s peak hour for entertainment as platforms like Netflix, Zee5, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar are dropping shows that will blow your minds.

1. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

The sassy Queen Charlotte from Bridgerton is getting a spin-off. You’ll get the story of how Charlotte rose to prominence and power and found her happily ever after along the way. The series stars India Ria Amartefio as the titular character and Corey Mylchreest as her dashing King George. This is one of the most-awaited May 2023 OTT releases.

When to watch: May 4

Where to watch: Netflix

2. Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo

Ace actor Dimple Kapadia is back on our screens to dazzle us. This show is set in the backdrop of a rural area where a saas, her daughter, and bahu are manufacturing something far more than regular herbs. The series also stars Isha Talwar, Angira Dhar, Radhika Madan, Deepak Dobriyal, and Naseeruddin Shah among others.

When to watch: May 5

Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar

3. Dahaad

Sonakshi Sinha is making her presence felt in her latest outing Dahaad. The crime drama is created by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar and features Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, and Sohum Shah alongside Sinha. The series follows sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati and her colleagues in a small-town police station. When multiple women are mysteriously found dead, Bhaati is assigned the case, and soon it turns out a serial killer is on the loose. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game between the killer and the cop. She tries to catch the seasoned criminal before another body hits the ground. Dahad promises to be a thrilling May 2023 OTT release.

When to watch: May 12

Where to watch: Prime Video

4. Taj: Reign of Revenge

Set 15 years after the conclusion of season 1, Taj: Reign of Revenge follows Salim on his deadly journey to avenge the death of his lover. The stakes are at an all-time high as Salim’s vengeance might just turn the Mughal dynasty into ashes. Naseeruddin Shah will reprise his role as King Akbar while Aashim Gulati will return as Prince Salim. The series also stars Dharmendra, Sandhya Mridul, Zarina Wahab, and others.

When to watch: May 12

Where to watch: Zee5

5. Black Knight

Netflix’s latest Korean drama is the Kim Woo-bin starrer, Black Knight. A dystopian thriller, the series is set in a future that’s devastated by air pollution. Only 1 percent of humanity has survived and their only hope is the Black Knights. The series also stars popular actors Esom, Song Seung-Heon, and Kang You-Seok. This May 2023 OTT release might just show you what our world could look like in the future.

When to watch: May 12

Where to watch: Netflix

6. XO, Kitty

If you loved Kitty in the To All the Boys films, get ready for her story in XO, Kitty. A spin-off of the original series, this film will see Anna Cathcart reprising her role as Kitty Covey. Kitty thinks she knows everything about love, thanks to her sister Lara Jean and her father. So, she moves halfway across the world to South Korea to reconnect with her long-distance boyfriend. But the young girl soon finds out that relationships are a lot more complex than she thought.

When to watch: May 18

Where to watch: Netflix

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7. Kathal

What happens when two prized jackfruits from a politician’s garden disappear? A cop is assigned to the job, of course. As a spirited cop, Mahima digs for the truth and her investigation takes an unexpected turn. This social comedy-drama stars Sanya Malhotra, Anant V Joshi, Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav, and others.

When to watch: May 19

Where to watch: Netflix

8. American Born Chinese

An awkward teenager struggling with his home and school life meets a Taiwanese exchange student, and it changes his life. Jin Wang is trying his best to deal with the mess his life is when even more mess walks through the door. In the form of Wei-Chen and Chinese mythological gods. Unwittingly caught in the war between the gods, Jin’s life is about to take a twist no one imagined. American Born Chinese stars award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh, Ben Wang, Yeo Yann Yann, Daniel Wu, and Jim Liu.

When to watch: May 24

Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar

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