TV and Movies · Posted on 26 Dec 2021
Some great shows that helped us get through a not-so-great year.
by Ritu ChandiramaniBuzzFeed Contributor
1. The Family Man - Season 2 Instagram: @primevideoin / Via instagram.com
The second season of The Family Man was much-awaited and totally worth the wait. This time however, the covert operation was a lot more personal as Srikant Tiwari's (Manoj Bajpayee) own daughter was involved. The show is relatable as it heavily relies on current affairs and manages to keep us hooked enough for a binge session. Oh and Samantha Ruth Prabhu stole the show as Raji. You can watch ithere .
2. Little Things - Season 4 Instagram: @netflix_in / Via instagram.com
What started as a cute mini-series on YouTube, Little Things soon became an audience favourite! This story of a cohabitating couple in their twenties, navigating the ups and downs of life, work, and relationships, struck a chord with many over the past few years. The fourth and final season of Little Things aired on Netflix in November.
3. Candy Instagram: @ronitboseroy / Via instagram.com
When a student is murdered, a cop and a professor come together to solve the mystery and, along the way, unravel a web of secrets. The characters are intriguing and have good chemistry and hence keep you hooked until the very end. You can watch Candy on Voot .
4. Feels Like Ishq Instagram: @netflix_in / Via instagram.com
Four beautiful and relatable short films follow young adults, as they navigate through the emotions that come with finding unexpected romantic connections.
Watch Feels Like Ishq here .
5. Mumbai Diaries 26/11 Instagram: @primevideoin / Via instagram.com
Mumbai Diaries 26/11 is a riveting medical drama that is largely inspired by the events of the Mumbai terror attacks of 2008. The story is largely told from the perspective of the doctors and staff of The Bombay General Hospital, while also covering the hostage situation at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Watch it on Prime video .
6. Kota Factory 2 Instagram: @netflix_in / Via instagram.com
Kota Factory came back for a second season in 2021, and this time, we saw the main characters going through a lot more ordeals. The show is wonderfully created and accurately portrays the kind of pressure students in India face today. You can watch ithere .
8. Aarya - Season 2 Instagram: @disneyplushotstar / Via instagram.com
The second season of Aarya picks up right where the previous one left off and focuses on the lead coming back to India. However, Aarya soon realises that her return was not the best decision for her family's safety. While the story itself is quite gripping, Sushmita Sen, yet again, shines with her performance. You can watch the showhere .
9. Grahan Instagram: @disneyplushotstar / Via instagram.com
Inspired by Satya Vyas’ novel Chaurasi , Grahan traverses two worlds that are decades apart and creates a bridge between the present and the past, all while keeping you hooked. The show has old-school romance, drama, and mystery, all packed into one. Watch ithere.
10. Aspirants Instagram: @theviralfever / Via instagram.com
This TVF original is about three friends preparing for their IAS exams. The show goes back and forth between the past and the present of these three aspirants, documenting what they aspired to be and where they are now. If you can get past the constant ad placements, the show might leave you quite emotional.
You can watch Aspirants here or on YouTube .
11. Sunflower Instagram: @zee5 / Via instagram.com
The show revolves around a murder mystery in a housing society called "Sunflower". The story has two obvious murder suspects and some twists, but certainly not as many as a conventional thriller. Sunil Grover, however, stuns with his performance throughout. You can watch Sunflower on Zee5.
12. Decoupled Instagram: @netflix_in / Via instagram.com
Decoupled is about a dysfunctional couple in the process of separating, or "decoupling". The show revolves around their lives and their day-to-day mishaps, as they try to find a way to break the news to their 12-year-old daughter. You can watch it on Netflix .
13. Special Ops 1.5 The Himmat Story Instagram: @disneyplushotstar / Via instagram.com
Special Ops 1.5 is a prequel story about a mystery the protagonist encounters before he becomes a R&AW officer, and takes us a little closer to knowing who Himmat really is. Kay Kay Menon's performance in this well-crafted series is stellar. PS. You can watch it on Disney+Hotstar .
15. Ray Instagram: @netflix_in / Via instagram.com
This anthology series is based on four short stories by Satyajit Ray. From satire to thriller, every one of the episodes is a masterpiece with a brilliant cast.
You can watch Ray on Netflix.
16. Tandav Instagram: @primevideoin / Via instagram.com
Tandav was initially considered to be a show that would portray the dark side of Indian politics, but later had mixed reviews. While the plot may not be as strong as we originally thought, the aesthetics certainly keep you hooked. You can watch it here .
17. The Reunion - Season 2 Instagram: @veerrajwantsingh / Via instagram.com
The Reunion 's second season comes years after the first. The latest offering of this Zoom Studios original production revolves around an estranged family that's forced to come together during a crisis. We see the family rediscovering relationships through all the twists and turns. You can watch the latest seasonhere .
18. Dhindora Instagram: @bhuvan.bam22 / Via instagram.com
An extension of the Bhuvan universe, Dhindora explores the rollercoaster that ensues after his father, Babloo, wins a lottery ticket and has an accident the next minute. The accident has caused Babloo to lose the lottery ticket as well as his memory. Dhindora is ten shades of Bhuvan. You can watch ithere.
19. Aranyak Instagram: @netflix_in / Via instagram.com
Another murder mystery and a familiar tale in which two police officers try to investigate a murder and face hurdles along the way, including political ploys. Raveena Tandon's acting is spot on and she absolutely nails her character. You can watch Aranyak on Netflix .
20. Hostel Daze - Season 2 Instagram: @ahsaassy_ / Via instagram.com
The new season of Hostel Daze follows the leads, now in their second year. While the latest fails to mention the stress that engineering students have to deal with, it is filled with anecdotes. It manages to be funny, breezy, and relatable, and portrays hostel and college life unapologetically. Watch it on Amazon Prime Video .
21. Akkad Bakkad Rafu Chakkar Instagram: @ronitboseroy / Via instagram.com
Akkad Bakkad Rafu Chakkar is the story of a man who loses his parents in a tragic accident but tries to cope with it by hatching a plan to open a bank, con people, and scoot off to another country. With some good actors and a few twists along the way, the show is an interesting watch. Watch ithere .
FAQs
Best Indian web Series
Dahaad. 2023– 8 epsTV-MA. ... Aarya. 2020– 25 eps. 7.7 (16K) Rate. ... Eclipse. 2021– 8 eps. 8.3 (7.9K) Rate. ... Human. 2022– 10 eps. 7.7 (11K) Rate. ... The Aam Aadmi Family. 2016– 26 eps. 8.4 (2.3K) Rate. ... Taaza Khabar. 2023– 7 eps. 8.1 (49K) Rate. ... Cubicles. 2019– 20 eps. 8.2 (8.7K) Rate. ... Home Shanti. 2022– 6 eps. 8.0 (1.3K) Rate.
Which is the most successful web series? ›
Best Web Series of All Time
Succession. 2018–202339 epsTV-MA. ... Kingdom. 2019–202012 epsTV-MA. ... Six Feet Under. 2001–200563 epsTV-MA. ... Dark Angel. 2000–200242 epsTV-14. ... Doom Patrol. 2019–202346 epsTV-MA. ... Swamp Thing. 201910 epsTV-MA. ... Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. 2018–202036 epsTV-14. ... The Terror. 2018–202521 epsTV-14. 7.9 (52K) Rate.
Which is the most watched web series of all time in Hindi? ›
The 50 Most Popular Indian Web Series of All Time
Aashram. 2020–202429 eps. ... Inside Edge. 2017– 30 epsTV-MA. ... Undekhi. 2020– 28 eps. ... Aarya. 2020– 25 eps. ... Gullak. 2019– 20 eps. 9.1 (24K) Rate. ... TVF Pitchers. 2015–202210 epsTV-MA. 9.1 (73K) Rate. ... Rocket Boys. 2022– 17 eps. 8.9 (18K) Rate. ... Delhi Crime. 2019– 13 epsTV-MA. 8.5 (27K) Rate.
Which is the most viewed web series in India? ›
Shows Number of Viewers (In millions) Panchayat 3 28.2 Heeramandi 20.3 Indian Police Force 19.5 Kota Factory S3 15.7
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Which series is No 1 in India? ›
The most watched television show of all time in India as of August 2023 was the Ramanand production "Ramayan " with around 77 million impressions.
Which Indian web series is famous worldwide? ›
Sacred Games, Mirzapur and Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story are the top three most popular Indian web series of all times as per IMDb. It has been five years since Sacred Games first premiered, but the neo-noir crime thriller still continues to top lists.
Which is the best hot web series ever? ›
1. Gandii Baat . Scintillating stories of murder mysteries all under the genre of erotic thriller. With characters bordering on the psychopath tendencies, the stories this season dwell upon the plethora of emotions that prompt crimes of passion.
Which is the top 5 web series in the world? ›
Game of Thrones. 2011–2019TV-MA. 9.2 (2.3M) Rate. ... Breaking Bad. 2008–2013TV-MA. 9.5 (2.2M) Rate. ... Stranger Things. 2016–2025TV-14. 8.7 (1.4M) Rate. ... Friends. 1994–2004TV-14. 8.9 (1.1M) Rate. ... The Walking Dead. 2010–2022TV-MA. 8.1 (1.1M) Rate. ... Sherlock. 2010–2017TV-14. 9.1 (1M) Rate. ... The Big Bang Theory. 2007–2019TV-PG. ... Dexter. 2006–2013TV-MA.
Which is the most watched web series in India 2024? ›
The third season of Amazon Prime Video's Panchayat was the most watched Hindi language web series across various streaming platforms for the first half of 2024, according to a report published by media consulting firm Ormax Media.
Which web series has 1 billion views? ›
Series and movies from India clocked over one billion views on Netflix in 2023 with "Jaane Jaan" the most watched film and "The Railway Men " the most watched series, the streaming service said on Friday in its second engagement report.
Mahabharat and Ramayan were the most watched television show in India of all time. Apart from these epic mythological shows, the top ones are: Malgudi Days. Sarabhai Vs.
Which show is very popular in India? ›
Bigg Boss and KBC are the most popular shows in India. Some other popular shows are KHATRO KE KHILADI and Tarak Mehta ka ooltah chashma.
Which web series has most fans in the world? ›
Game of Thrones – It has the most powerful fandom in the world.
Which is the most watched Indian series on prime? ›
The most-watched Hindi original in 2023, Farzi (Amazon Prime Video) was watched by 37.1 million people. Panchayat S3 was watched by 28.2 million people.
Which is top 5 web series in the world? ›
Game of Thrones. 2011–2019TV-MA. 9.2 (2.3M) Rate. ... Breaking Bad. 2008–2013TV-MA. 9.5 (2.2M) Rate. ... Stranger Things. 2016–2025TV-14. 8.7 (1.4M) Rate. ... Friends. 1994–2004TV-14. 8.9 (1.1M) Rate. ... The Walking Dead. 2010–2022TV-MA. 8.1 (1.1M) Rate. ... Sherlock. 2010–2017TV-14. 9.1 (1M) Rate. ... The Big Bang Theory. 2007–2019TV-PG. ... Dexter. 2006–2013TV-MA.
Which is the best Indian web series to watch in 2024? ›
Tujhpe Main Fida : Season 2 (UA-16+) Hindi | 02 Aug 2024. ... Bigg Boss OTT : Season 3 (UA-16+) Hindi | 21 Jun 2024. ... Showtime (UA-16+) Hindi | 08 Mar 2024. ... Barzakh (UA-16+) Hindi | 19 Jul 2024. ... Commander Karan Saxena (UA-16+) Hindi | 08 Jul 2024. ... Mirzapur : Season 3 (TV-MA) IMDb 8.5. ... Pill (UA-16+) ... 36 Days (UA-16+)
Which Indian web series has an 8.5 rating? ›
Mirzapur has a rating of 8.5 and Panchayat has an 8.9. The series was released on Prime Video on October 25. Nowadays, there are many great web series available in different genres on OTT platforms. Some of the popular Indian web series include Rocket Boys, Mirzapur, The Family Man and Panchayat, among many others.
Which website is best for Indian web series? ›
Best websites to watch and download Indian TV series
DesiTVBox. Hindi TV show download can never be easier than as it is on DesiTVBox. ... Yupp TV. On Yupp TV website, you can access the top-rated movies from India. ... Hotstar. ... Apne TV. ... India Everyday TV. ... FreeInterTV. ... The Viral Fever. ... Eros Now.
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