In recent times, Indian web series have carved a niche of their own in the entertainment industry, offering a refreshing respite from the tedious, unimaginative plotlines of big-budget, low-effort commercial films and soap operas. In a Bollywood-like dramatic plot twist, online streaming platforms have now taken the reins as a result of the nationwide lockdown, becoming the main source of entertainment for thousands locked indoors. These web series are now raising the bar for the film industry with their fresh take on various genres. Grab some popcorn, sit back, and relax as we take you through a list of 10 Indian web series on Amazon Prime, Netflix, and other OTTs, that will restore your faith in Indian entertainment!
10 Indian web series on Amazon Prime, Netflix and other OTTs that you must watch:
#1 Sacred Games
Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap, Sacred Games is set in the underbelly of Mumbai, the city which becomes the starting point of a dangerous chase when police officer Sartaj Singh receives a mysterious phone call disclosing the whereabouts of the wanted criminal Ganesh Gaitonde. Backed by a starry cast, this thriller promises to keep you at the edge of your seat.
Streaming on: Netflix
#2 Breathe
Starring R. Madhavan as the lead, Breathe (2018) grapples with the question of parental love — more specifically, the extent to which a parent would go to save his ailing child. Its success has seen a second run of the series Breathe: Into the Shadows starring Abhishek Bachchan. It was aired on 10 July, 2020.
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
#3 Paatal Lok
This riveting thriller traverses the life of an ordinary police officer, Hathi Ram Chaudhary, who senses an opportunity to advance in his career when he lands a high-profile case, but is soon unwittingly drawn into the trappings of a dark underworld.
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
#4 The Family Man
A seemingly ordinary man leads two lives — one, a devoted family man and the other, a secret spy working for the National Intelligence Agency. Will he be able to strike a balance between the two?
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
#5 Kota Factory
This web series garnered critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of the unrealistic expectations from students in the factory-like city of Kota, which aims to churn out academic scholars by the minute. It revolves around a 16 year-old student, Vaibhav, who moves to Kota from Itarsi.
Streaming on: YouTube
#6 Aarya
Based on the Dutch drama Penoza, Aarya is a 9-part series exploring the story of a mother and wife who sets out on a quest to uncover the murderer of her husband while simultaneously taking charge of their family business — narcotics.
Streaming on: Disney+Hotstar
#7 Mirzapur
When two brothers, Guddu and Bablu, befriend the son of a millionaire exporter and mafia don, Munnu, they get entangled in the menacing web of drugs and violence.
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
#8 Made in Heaven
Created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, Made in Heaven, a wedding agency catering to the upper class, offers a glimpse into the lives of the Delhi elite, revealing some dark truths beyond the glittery exteriors of their existence.
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
#9 TVF Pitchers
In a daredevil move, four young boys quit their jobs to launch their start-up venture. The show details their personal and collective journeys in the challenging process of kicking their company off the ground.
Streaming on: SonyLiv
#10 Little Things
A live-in couple residing in Mumbai navigate everyday life and love in this series where love is anything but a bed of roses. The show steers away from romantic clichés in favour of a more realistic depiction of relationships in the modern world.
Streaming on: Netflix
