Prime Video, JioHotstar this week: Exam, Inspector Avinash S2, Nemesis and more
OTT platforms are bringing a fresh lineup of thrillers, crime dramas and emotional stories this week, including Exam, Inspector Avinash: Season 2 and Nemesis. From socially relevant narratives to gripping cop dramas and glamorous fashion-world stories, viewers have plenty to add to their watchlist.
Streaming platforms are set to offer a diverse mix of thrillers, crime dramas and emotional stories this week. While Exam brings a hard-hitting take on corruption in the education system, Inspector Avinash: Season 2 returns with a more intense and emotional chapter in the cop drama franchise. Along with these, viewers can also look forward to Hollywood thrillers and fashion-world dramas across major OTT platforms.
1. Exam
Release Date - May 15, 2026
Platform - Prime Video
Language - Tamil
Cast - Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan, Abbas
Exam follows a determined young woman who enters the dangerous world of a Regional Public Service Exam scam to expose a powerful paper-leak network. As she uncovers shocking layers of corruption, she races against time to stop a system that is destroying the future of countless students. With its socially relevant theme, suspenseful storytelling and emotional stakes, the film could strongly connect with audiences who enjoy issue-based thrillers rooted in reality.
2. Inspector Avinash: Season 2
Release Date - May 20, 2026
Platform - JioHotstar
Language - Hindi
Cast - Randeep Hooda, Abhimanyu Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Rajniesh Duggall, Amit Sial
Set in 1990s Uttar Pradesh, the new season follows Inspector Avinash as both his personal and professional life begin to fall apart. With his marriage struggling and his son getting caught in a murder case, the officer faces one of the toughest battles of his life. Packed with action, crime and emotional conflict, the series is likely to appeal to viewers who enjoy intense cop dramas and gritty storytelling.
3. Nemesis
Release Date - May 14, 2026
Platform - JioHotstar
Language - English
Cast - Y’lan Noel, Matthew Law
The thriller revolves around an LAPD detective who becomes obsessed with tracking down a master thief responsible for a series of daring robberies. What follows is a tense cat-and-mouse chase where both men constantly try to outsmart each other. With suspense, action and psychological tension at its core, Nemesis could be a gripping watch for fans of crime thrillers and detective dramas.
4. Couture
Release Date - May 15, 2026
Platform - Lionsgate Play
Language - English
Cast - Angelina Jolie
Set against the glamorous backdrop of Paris Fashion Week, the film tells the story of three women from very different backgrounds whose lives unexpectedly intersect. At the centre is Maxine, played by Angelina Jolie, an American filmmaker dealing with a deeply personal health crisis while working on a major fashion project. Blending emotion, drama and the high-fashion world, Couture may appeal to viewers who enjoy character-driven stories with glamour and emotional depth.
Streaming platforms are set to offer a diverse mix of thrillers, crime dramas and emotional stories this week. While Exam brings a hard-hitting take on corruption in the education system, Inspector Avinash: Season 2 returns with a more intense and emotional chapter in the cop drama franchise. Along with these, viewers can also look forward to Hollywood thrillers and fashion-world dramas across major OTT platforms.
1. Exam
Release Date - May 15, 2026
Platform - Prime Video
Language - Tamil
Cast - Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan, Abbas
Exam follows a determined young woman who enters the dangerous world of a Regional Public Service Exam scam to expose a powerful paper-leak network. As she uncovers shocking layers of corruption, she races against time to stop a system that is destroying the future of countless students. With its socially relevant theme, suspenseful storytelling and emotional stakes, the film could strongly connect with audiences who enjoy issue-based thrillers rooted in reality.
2. Inspector Avinash: Season 2
Release Date - May 20, 2026
Platform - JioHotstar
Language - Hindi
Cast - Randeep Hooda, Abhimanyu Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Rajniesh Duggall, Amit Sial
Set in 1990s Uttar Pradesh, the new season follows Inspector Avinash as both his personal and professional life begin to fall apart. With his marriage struggling and his son getting caught in a murder case, the officer faces one of the toughest battles of his life. Packed with action, crime and emotional conflict, the series is likely to appeal to viewers who enjoy intense cop dramas and gritty storytelling.
3. Nemesis
Release Date - May 14, 2026
Platform - JioHotstar
Language - English
Cast - Y’lan Noel, Matthew Law
The thriller revolves around an LAPD detective who becomes obsessed with tracking down a master thief responsible for a series of daring robberies. What follows is a tense cat-and-mouse chase where both men constantly try to outsmart each other. With suspense, action and psychological tension at its core, Nemesis could be a gripping watch for fans of crime thrillers and detective dramas.
4. Couture
Release Date - May 15, 2026
Platform - Lionsgate Play
Language - English
Cast - Angelina Jolie
Set against the glamorous backdrop of Paris Fashion Week, the film tells the story of three women from very different backgrounds whose lives unexpectedly intersect. At the centre is Maxine, played by Angelina Jolie, an American filmmaker dealing with a deeply personal health crisis while working on a major fashion project. Blending emotion, drama and the high-fashion world, Couture may appeal to viewers who enjoy character-driven stories with glamour and emotional depth.
