English dramas to watch on OTT in May

May 2025 is shaping up to be an amazing month for Hollywood-based content on OTT platforms in India. From awkward group dynamics to elite boarding schools, here's a handpicked selection of the most anticipated releases from major streaming services:

This comedy series, a modern adaptation of the 1981 film, stars Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Colman Domingo. The story follows three long-married couples who have a tradition of taking vacations together. Their pattern is broken when one of the couples divorces, bringing a younger partner into the group and upsetting established dynamics. The miniseries is set available on Netflix.

Set against the backdrop of Capri, Italy, ‘Another Simple Favor’ is a highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 original movie, ‘A Simple Favor.’ The film follows the story of Emily, who is set to marry a wealthy Italian businessman. However, the festivities come to an end when a murder occurs on the property, entangling the guests in a web of intrigue and betrayal. The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Bet is a live-action adaptation of the popular Japanese Manga, 'Kakegurui'. The psychological thriller follows the story of Yumeko Jabami, a transfer student navigating the social hierarchy of her new elite boarding school. At the school, high-stakes gambling decides everything - from popularity to power. Yumeko quickly gains the attention of the elite group as she challenges the existing order by questioning the school's gambling system, aiming to reveal its underlying corruption. The series is set to premiere on Netflix, on 15th May, 2025.

'Sirens,' a dark comedy limited series about an elite society cult, follows the story of Devon (Meghann Fahy), who sets out to find her younger sister, Simone (Milly Alcock), after receiving troubling news about their father’s health. Devon is shocked to discover Simone immersed in the glamorous yet unsettling world of high-society elites — all under the sway of Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore), a mysterious socialite who seems to be running a cult. The series is set to premiere on Netflix, on May 22, 2025.

'Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story,' a three-part, true crime documentary. It investigates the grisly crimes of Fred and Rose West, one of the UK's notorious serial killer couples. The documentary includes recently discovered police records and first-person accounts, providing new insights into their decades-long reign of terror. The episodes follow the investigation's course, from Fred West's first denial during interrogation about his missing daughter, Heather, to the discovery of several victims at their Gloucester house, and finally, Rose West's trial and conviction. The docuseries is set to premiere on Netflix, on 14th May, 2025.

'Unseen season 2,' an intriguing South African criminal thriller, follows the gripping story of Zenzi Mwale, a former cleaning lady whose search for justice leads her further into a world of crime and mystery. After surviving a near-fatal prison attack, Zenzi allies with fellow inmate TK as they collaborate to reveal a large criminal banking organization. The series is available on Netflix.

In this adventure-packed movie, distant siblings Luke (John Krasinski) and Charlotte (Natalie Portman) reconnect to hunt for the legendary fountain of youth. Their mission, backed by billionaire Owen Carver (Domhnall Gleeson), takes them through dangerous territory and ancient mysteries. As they go, they meet opponents who warn of the fountain's possible hazards to humanity. The movie is set to release on Amazon Prime Video, on 23^rd May 2025.