Top 5 Must-Watch Original Series This Week: Special Ops 2, Mandala Murders & More

Special Ops 2, released on 18 July 2025 on JioHotstar, stars Kay Kay Menon as RAW officer Himmat Singh tackling a cyber-terrorism threat targeting India’s digital systems. With Tahir Raj Bhasin as the antagonist and a strong supporting cast including Karan Tacker and Saiyami Kher, this seven-episode thriller shot across global locations delivers gripping action and timely themes.

Hunter Season 2: Tootega Nahi Todega, released on 24 July 2025 on MX Player, sees Suniel Shetty return as ACP Vikram Sinha, who goes rogue to rescue his kidnapped daughter from a dangerous arms dealer played by Jackie Shroff. Packed with action, emotions, and intense drama, the season takes the chase beyond Mumbai into the dark world of international crime.

Mandala Murders, released on 25 July 2025 on Netflix, marks Vaani Kapoor’s OTT debut as CIB officer Rea Thomas. Teaming up with suspended cop Vikram Singh (Vaibhav Raj Gupta), she investigates a string of ritualistic murders tied to a secret cult. Directed by Gopi Puthran, the eight-episode thriller mixes crime, mythology, and psychological horror.

Gutar Gu Season 3 premiered on 17 July 2025 and is available for free on Amazon MX Player. Following their long-distance romance, Ritu (Ashlesha Thakur) and Anuj (Vishesh Bansal) are now living together in Mumbai but with a twist: Anuj’s mother moves in too. As Ritu begins an internship and Anuj juggles his shoot schedules, the couple learns that adulting and love can’t always go hand in hand. 

Mitti: Ek Nayi Pehchaan, released on 10 July 2025 on Amazon MX Player, stars Ishwak Singh as Raghav, a successful advertising executive who returns to his ancestral village Dol Chhapra after his grandfather’s death. Confronted by the failed dream of modern farming and crushing debt, he chooses to stay and honour his legacy.