10 Web Series From 2018 You Should Watch And 10 Web Series From 2019 You Should Watch Out For

    You've got LOTS to binge till the ones from next year roll in.

    Sonia Mariam Thomas
    by Sonia Mariam Thomas

    BuzzFeed Staff, India

    2018 was a great year for web series and other content, and 2019 promises to be even better. So this list is split into two parts — the best from this year and what we're waiting for in the next year.

    BEST WEB SERIES FROM 2019

    Sacred Games

    Netflix

    You couldn't have missed the incredible cat-and-mouse race between Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui this year, what with all the memes floating around. With other memorable characters like Kuku, Bunty, and Katekar — the show was some of the best TV we'd seen in a while.

    Little Things (Season 2)

    Dice Media

    While the first season of the show was just an introduction to the couple, Dhruv and Kavya, season two opened up the issues in their relationship and also made them find ways to stay together. This season was more adult and delved deeper because of the longer format, and that just made the show a better watch.

    Mirzapur

    Amazon

    With a stellar cast headed by Pankaj Tripathi, Mirzapur was a gripping, binge-worthy show about a drug cartel in Mirzapur, UP. Warring families staking claim, sex scandals, and young men turning into goons and more. What more do you need?

    Yeh Meri Family

    TVF

    If you miss your childhood, this show is what you need to relive it. Harshu has just started his summer vacation and is dying to have a good time, but his mother won't allow it. With the help of his best friend, Shanky, his shenanigans are worth a watch and will melt your heart.

    Ghoul

    Netflix

    In a stellar year, Radhika Apte was the lead in this psychological thriller about a dystopian future in India. But, the more you watch it, the more you realise how close we are to making this fantasy a reality right now.

    Engineering Girls

    TVF

    When a lot of web series have been about men in engineering, this involves a fresh look at three female friends who are bound together by circumstances, bullies, and exam notes in a (usually) male-dominated space.

    Breathe

    Amazon

    A man going out of his way to save his son's life and a depressed cop chasing an organ donation scam make for two very interesting characters, and an even better plot in this web series produced by R. Madhavan.

    Vella Raja

    Amazon

    This series is the story of a lodge and its many occupants who happen to get into trouble for various reasons. Except for one man — Deva. The series then revolves around how he manages to evade the cops and his rivals.

    The Test Case

    Alt Balaji

    Though the first episode of the show dropped last year, it was only in 2018 that they were able to release the first season of the show. A story of a female army officer and how she battles the sexism around her to triumph above all, this show is not one to miss.

    Sex-Rated

    Vice India

    The series explores sex and why it's still taboo in Indian society. The host, Rytasha Rathore, makes the subject hilarious yet informative for the viewers.

    WEB SERIES TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2019

    Baahubali: Before The Beginning

    youtube.com

    After the stupendous success of the film series, there is going to be a prequel on Netflix that will be based on the book The Rise Of Sivagami by Anand Neelakantan.

    Sacred Games (Season 2)

    Sacred Games @SacredGames_TV

    The worst is yet to come. Sacred Games will be back for Season 2.

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    So good we got it twice. If the first season is anything to go by, the second season might be even better. Plus, I think we all need to know what happens after the ominous 25-day warning.

    Leila

    twitter.com

    Based on the dystopian novel by Prayaag Akbar, Leila will be directed by Deepa Mehta and others for Netflix, and will star the Huma Qureshi and Siddharth.

    Made In Heaven

    twitter.com

    The Zoya Akhtar-Reema Kagti written web series has been in the works for a couple years now and is about competing wedding planners in Delhi.

    Bard Of Blood

    Netflix

    Based on a book of the same name, this web series will be Red Chillies Entertainment's (Shah Rukh Khan's production house) first foray into the digital space. The political espionage thriller stars Emraan Hashmi.

    The Verdict: State vs. Nanavati

    twitter.com

    After Akshay Kumar's Rustom was made based on the infamous Nanavati murder case, a web series produced by Ekta Kapoor starring Jim Sarbh and Manav Kaul will hit ALTBalaji sometime next year.

    Mehrunnisa

    instagram.com

    The magnum opus drama will depict the story of Noorjahan, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s wife. The show is being made by Ekta Kapoor for ALTBalaji and will be led by Mouni Roy in the titular role.

    The Forgotten Army

    #RakeshMaria

    Meghna Gulzar @meghnagulzar

    Taut files of a top cop! An original series on the life and case files of former Mumbai CP, #RakeshMaria. Excited to be telling these stories with @RelianceEnt @FuhSePhantom & #MadhuMantena https://t.co/9rnaYoaOP9

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    Meghna Gulzar has been called in to direct a series on the life of the ex-Mumbai Commissioner, Rakesh Maria. He was leading the force at the time of the 26/11 attacks, and his story might be a great one to watch on screen.

    Midnight's Children

    Netflix India @NetflixIndia

    We're excited to announce that @VishalBhardwaj will be the showrunner for Midnight's Children, the series, which will stream exclusively on Netflix.

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    While attempts have been made to convert the modern classic by Salman Rushdie into a movie, they have mostly failed. This time around, Netflix is planning to turn the book into a web series that will be helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj, who is often known for his fine storytelling style.