JournaScreen | The Biggest OTT releases of 2022

The Journalist 

The journalist is the web series adaption of the 43rd Japan Academy Awards winning of the same title that gave a slight glimpse into the Japanese political crimes and scandals. In this new series directed by Michihito Fuji, Ryoko Yonekura plays the protagonist, a Toto Newspaper reporter known as the ‘maverick of news media,’ who is all behind trying hard to expose issues in modern Japanese society. 

The House 

The wait for dark comedy fans is over; The House comes up with perfect food for thought as the web series is an anthology. The story of this dark comedy series is basic as it revolves around a house and the larger-than-life stories of its three residents of this home. The web series will showcase the life of the three protagonists and their place of residence. 

The Terminal List 

The thriller web series is based on the Jack Carr novel by the same title. The web series revolves around James Reece after his full platoon of Navy Seals is ambushed while on a covert mission, step by step Reece discovers some dark forces that is following and working against him, causing danger not only in his life but the lives of those he loves. 

Asur season 2 

Asur Season 1 Officiaal Poster [Courtesy: VootSelect]

Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti’s psychological thriller is primed for a comeback this year. The show which was ended its previous season on a major cliffhanger is set in Varanasi and pits two CBI officials against a fiendish serial killer, who set foot on a vicious killing spree across the city. 

Delhi Crime season 2 

The International Emmy Award-winning series has been confirmed to return with a new season, with Shefali Shah playing her role of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi. Although the details about the plot have not been yet shared publicly, makers have confirmed that Vartika’s team will handle a fresh new case even with higher stakes this time. 

Khufiya

Director Vishal Bhardwaj is coming up with a story which is a thriller based on Amar Bhushan’s popular novel, Escape to Nowhere. The drama traces the life of RAW agent Krishna Mehra, who took the responsibility to apprehend the traitor selling India’s defence secrets. The cast of the film is Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ashish Vidyarthi in major roles. 

Author 

Subhanki Das