14 Indian Web Series That Should Totally Be On Your Watchlist

    Grab some popcorn because you can binge-watch SO many of these shows!

    Ritu Chandiramani
    by Ritu Chandiramani

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    1. Home Shanti

    A family hugs each other and looks overjoyed
    Posham Pa Pictures

    A cute middle-class family works towards building their dream home with some bickering, a bit of tradition, and lots of love. The show is relatable, heart-warming and definitely one you should watch with the fam!

    Where can I watch it?: Disney+Hotstar

    2. The Family Man — Season 1 & 2

    A man wearing sunglasses is on the phone
    D2R Films

    The series follows Srikant Tiwari, a simple family-man-by-day and spy-by-night, as he tries to find a balance between saving the world and his personal life. This thriller is largely inspired by current affairs and really manages to keep you hooked! Oh and the performances are top-notch.

    Where do I watch it?: Prime Video

    3. Rocket Boys

    A still of Jim Sarbh from the show
    Emmay Entertainment

    A Nikkhil Advani creation, Rocket Boys documents the extraordinary lives of some of India's brightest scientific minds — namely — Vikram Sarabhai, Homi Bhabha, C.V. Raman, and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

    Where can I watch it?: SonyLiv

    4. Modern Love Mumbai

    A collage of the many characters of Modern Love Mumbai, smiling
    Amazon Prime Video

    A collection of six heartwarming shorts that each symbolise a type of love, ranging from romantic to parental. While each story is unique, they are all quite relatable in some way or the other. 

    Where can I watch it?: Prime Video

    5. Masaba Masaba — Season 1 & 2

    Masaba and a younger version of her character in a still from the show
    Viniyard Films

    Masaba Masaba is based on the lives of designer Masaba Gupta and her mother, actress Neena Gupta. While it is rather embellished, the show makes for a fun watch as you see Masaba trying to get back to the dating world while also navigating through her professional life.

    Where can I watch it?: Netflix

    6. Eternally Confused and Eager for Love

    The protagonist of the show looks at someone
    Excel Entertainment

    A man in his mid-twenties decides to get out of his head, experience life, and find himself a girlfriend — all with a little help from his friends and an imaginary wizard. The show is well-written and will really appeal to introverts and over-thinkers.

    Where can I watch it?: Netflix

    7. She — Season 1 & 2

    A still from the show where the protagonist asks if it is okay for women to be on the police force
    Window Seat Films

    Written by Imtiaz Ali, She is the story of a bashful female constable who is put on a high-profile narcotics case where she poses undercover as a sex worker. While on the case, Bhumika finds herself exploring her sexuality. 

    Where can I watch it?: Netflix

    8. Mind the Malhotras — Season 1 & 2

    A couple sit beside each other and hold hands
    Applause Entertainment

    An Indian adaptation of the Israeli show, La Famiglia, Mind the Malhotras is a comedy series wherein the Malhotras realise that their marriage has reached a classic rut. They then take couples therapy to avoid divorce, like all of their other friends.

    Where can I watch it?: Prime Video

    9. Rudra: The Edge of Darkness

    A man smiles menacingly and says that he waits for them at the edge of darkness
    BBC Studios India

    A remake of the British show, Luther, Rudra is a crime thriller set in Mumbai and revolves around DCP Rudraveer who, while investigating a case, is consumed by the crimes coupled with the issues in his personal life. 

    Where can I watch it?: Disney+Hotstar

    10. Dr. Arora — Gupt Rog Visheshagya

    A still of a bespectacled man
    Window Seat Films

    Set in late 90s, Dr. Arora is a comedy series about a self-proclaimed sex consultant from a small town, who travels in order to help solve his patients' problems. These patients all happen to be connected to each other. While a tad bit insensitive, this Imtiaz Ali creation is hopefully a step in the right direction when it comes to talking about sex.

    Where can I watch it?: SonyLiv

    11. The Broken News

    Journalists are conversing in a conference room
    BBC Studios India

    Set in Mumbai, The Broken News depicts the rivalry between two major news channels as well as the struggles faced by journalists. The show is quite relatable in today's times because it throws light on how the same piece of information is portrayed through different angles by different news channels.

    Where can I watch it?: Zee5

    12. Gullak — Season 1, 2, & 3

    A family of four looks surprised
    TVF Media Labs

    The series revolves around the cute Mishra family and their daily, middle-class struggles. From the bickering to the way they express love, the characters are relatable and downright adorable. Plus, there are three seasons of this show for you to binge!

    Where can I watch it?: SonyLiv

    13. Feels Like Home

    Three men are on a bike, struggling
    Lionsgate Play

    Four boys try to make their off-campus shared apartment feel more like "home" as, together, they navigate through relationships, parties, and academic disappointments. The show gives a glimpse into the university life of a twenty-something and the bond that forms between friends when you're away from home.

    Where can I watch it?: Lionsgate Play via Prime Video

    14. Mai

    A woman appears shocked
    Clean Slate Filmz

    A timid mother turns merciless in order to avenge her daughter who was brutally murdered. Sakshi Tanwar's fabulous acting and the twists of the show really keep you gripped throughout. 

    Where can I watch it?: Netflix