The Best of OTT Today (May 13, 2025): What to Watch and What’s Creating Buzz
Streaming platforms are heating up this May with new premieres, thrilling follow-ups, and major casting announcements. Whether you're into crime thrillers, political dramas, or fantasy adventures, the OTT landscape has something for everyone this week.

Top OTT Releases
1. Costao (ZEE5)
Nawazuddin Siddiqui returns in a gripping role as Costao Fernandes, a customs officer battling corruption and crime during Goa's gold smuggling crisis of the 1990s. Based on true events, Costao is a taut crime drama that captures both the personal and professional toll of law enforcement in a system riddled with loopholes.
Released: May 1, 2025
2. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar)
This newly launched political drama starring Nimrat Kaur and Amol Parashar explores legacy, betrayal, and ambition within the power-hungry Raisinggh family. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks and present-day power struggles, delivering emotional depth and political intrigue.
Premiered: May 2, 2025
3. Black, White & Gray (SonyLIV)
Touted as one of the best crime thrillers of the year, Black, White & Gray explores morality through a psychological lens. The storytelling, performances, and layered plot twists have earned the series high praise across audiences and critics alike.
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Upcoming Premieres to Watch
4. A Complete Unknown (JioHotstar)
Academy-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet stars as legendary singer Bob Dylan in this long-awaited biopic. With a U.S. release already underway, Indian audiences can catch the emotional journey of Dylan’s formative years starting May 31, 2025.
5. The Sandman – Season 2 (Netflix)
After a breakout first season, Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman returns with new adventures inside the Dreaming. Fans can expect darker narratives, new characters, and plenty of philosophical reflection wrapped in surreal fantasy.
OTT Buzz: What People Are Talking About
The Royals (Netflix India): Bhumi Pednekar’s latest drama has split opinions. Some viewers have labeled it “a cringe-fest,” while others appreciate its experimental narrative. The show has certainly stirred online conversations.
Spider-Noir (Upcoming): Nicolas Cage will headline a live-action Spider-Noir series set in 1930s New York. Fans of alternative Spider-Man stories are excited about this black-and-white stylized superhero show expected later this year.
From powerful crime dramas and historical biopics to ambitious superhero experiments, today’s OTT world is buzzing with variety. Whether you’re looking for something thought-provoking, binge-worthy, or just plain fun, May 2025’s OTT offerings have something tailor-made for every screen.
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