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BANDISH BANDITS SEASON 2 (AMAZON PRIME VIDEO)
IN THE MOOD TO After the initial release of Season 1
in 2020, Radhe (Ritwik Bhowmik),
a singing prodigy of classical Indian
music, and Tamanna (Shreya
Mahmood Hossain’s picks of the most binge-worthy releases on your Chaudhry), a modern pop
favourite streaming platforms. sensation, are now pitted against
each other in a nationwide band
THAT CHRISTMAS (NETFLIX)
competition with higher stakes.
Tensions rise, and ambition gets
Love Actually (2003) director Richard Curtis presents in the way. Once inseparable, the
a slightly different holiday story based on his own lovebirds ignite a rivalry through
trilogy of children’s books. This animated film is about musical fireworks while delving
a troubled Christmas, where a group of kids and deeper into family legacy, a balance
their parents try to navigate through the chaos of between the old and the new,
life in the midst of messy relationships and the re- empowerment and individuality.
evaluation of traditions. Whether you’re celebrating The series, applauded by critics and
Christmas this year or not, audiences may find the fans alike, also stars legendary actor
family dynamics relatable, alongside some universal Naseeruddin Shah.
truths, such as being with your loved ones on special
occasions and when they need you most, which is Release Date: 13 December
what really matters in life.
Release Date: 4 December
SQUID GAME SEASON 2 (NETFLIX)
SECRET LEVEL (AMAZON PRIME VIDEO) The Netflix phenomenon returns this month just
in time for the holidays, captivating the global
One of the most ambitious animated anthology audience yet again for another anxiety-ridden
series to come out of Amazon Prime Video, Secret thrill ride. The word in the industry is that this
Level is set to mesmerise viewers with iconic video sophomore season is set to be darker than the
game characters and groundbreaking, bold, unique first, as the story continues with the lead Gi-
and emotive stories based on their respective video hun (Lee Jung-jae) three years after playing
game worlds. The 15-episode series is an adaptation of the infamous game of survival. With plenty of
household-name games such as Unreal Tournament, twists and turns in the second season, Lee goes
Pac-Man, Dungeons & Dragons, Honor of Kings, Mega on the hunt for the individuals responsible for
Man, and more. Secret Level also boasts an impressive creating the game. After winning the USD 45.6
cast, starring Keanu Reeves, Ariana Greenblatt, billion prize, one can only imagine how Lee will
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart, Claudia approach, as Gi-hun says, “the new game within
Doumit, and Ricky Whittle, to name a few. a game.”
Release Date: 10 December Release Date: 26 December