What to watch this week: Dracula’s assistant and high-flying bankers

Step into this weekend with our best picks from the most recent OTT releases. Follow Renfield’s life and struggle as he comes to terms with ending his toxic relationship with Dracula in ‘Renfield’, race against time with intelligence agents trying to recover a stolen bioweapon with ‘The Tyrant’, enjoy the Parisian high life with marketing guru Emily in the latest season of ‘Emily in Paris’, dive into the world of espionage with two high school exes in ‘The Union’, and try to keep up with the fast-paced and relentless world of finance with twenty-something bankers in the latest season of ‘Industry’. 

Here are the top picks for your weekend binge:

Renfield (English)

Inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, this action-horror comedy subverts the tale and places us in present-day New Orleans, where Dracula’s familiar, i.e. his servant Renfield, must figure out a way out of his co-dependent relationship with his narcissistic boss. 

Tired of rounding up bodies for him to drain, Renfield finds his way into an emotional support group for people in unhealthy and codependent relationships, and relates a little too much to all of their struggles, recognizing patterns in his own bond with the Transylvanian Count.

Dracula wants Renfield to be the embodiment of evil and an extension of himself into the human world. Renfield, however, wants a break-up. 

A gory knee-slapper, this film promises to entertain you in an honest and lighthearted way, making for a perfect weekend watch. 

Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Nicholas Cage, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz

Where to watch: Netflix

The Tyrant (Korean)

This South Korean action drama is helmed by New World director Park Hoon-jung. 

The series follows the high-stakes race to recover a stolen bioweapon, developed under the clandestine Tyrant Project.

This drug has the potential to create individuals with extraordinary abilities and when the US demands the project’s termination and the handover of all samples, chaos ensues as the bioweapon vanishes. Who’s behind the theft, and what do they plan to do? 

Starring: Cha Seung-won, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Kang-woo, Jo Yoon-su

Where to watch: Disney Plus Hotstar

Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 (English)

Emily is back and more trapped in a prison of her own design than ever, in part one of the fourth season. 

Navigating the glamorous world of Paris, Emily finds herself in the spotlight after a viral TikTok video turns her life upside down. Juggling a demanding career and complicated love triangles, Emily must make tough choices about her personal and professional life. 

Get ready for another round of Parisian drama, fashion, and fun as Emily tackles new challenges in this highly anticipated series.

Starring: Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo

Where to watch: Netflix

The Union (English)

This action-comedy follows Mike, a Jersey construction worker, living a quiet life until his high school sweetheart Roxanne re-enters his life

Unbeknownst to him, Roxanne is a seasoned secret agent with a dangerous task at hand. Dragged into the world of international intrigue and espionage, Mike must trade his construction hard hat for a disguise (or two) as he embarks on a high-stakes adventure for love and country. 

The real question is, can this ordinary guy cut it as a spy?

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, J.K. Simmons

Where to watch: Netflix

Industry Season 3 (English)

In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of finance, a group of young, driven graduates vie for coveted permanent positions at Pierpoint & Co., a prestigious investment bank. 

This show offers a raw and unflinching look at the lives of these twenty-somethings, as they grapple with the intoxicating allure of power, wealth, and success. Amid the intoxicating lifestyle, the series explores the blurred lines between personal and professional life, loyalty and ambition. As the stakes rise, these young bankers must confront the consequences of their actions and decide who they want to become in a world that demands constant reinvention.

Starring: Marisa Abela, Mark Dexter, Myha’la Herrold, David Jonsson

Where to watch: HBO Max, Jio Cinema