21 Best Indian Web Series That You Can Watch On Netflix, Prime Video, And Disney+ Hotstar

There are so many options to choose from!

Amazon Prime Video:

Amazon Prime Video

1. The Family Man (Seasons 1&2)

Prime Video

Created by Raj & D.K., the incredibly fast-paced The Family Man is centred around Srikant Tiwari, an analyst at the "Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell", who fights terrorists while also desperately trying to be a good father and husband. The second season of the show was much-awaited and this time, however, the covert operation was a lot more personal as Srikant Tiwari's own daughter was involved. Oh and Samantha Ruth Prabhu stole the show as Raji (We already know Manoj Bajpayee is amazing, come on!).

Where do I watch it?: Prime Video

2. Farzi

D2R Films / Amazon Prime Video

India's answer to Breaking Bad, Farzi takes us through the life of Sunny, an artist who gets embroiled in the murky world of counterfeit money. Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, and Kay Kay Menon are all excellent while Bhuvan Arora is the breakout star of this show. If you're a fan of The Family Man, you have several surprises in store for you.

Where do I watch it?: Prime Video

3. Paatal Lok

Prime Video

An incredulous Delhi Police officer Hathi Ram Chaudhary's life changes when he is tasked with investigating a high-profile case — an assassination attempt on journalist Sanjeev Mehra — and is dragged into the murky underbelly of India's heartland. Jaideep Ahlawat, you beauty!

Where do I watch it?: Prime Video.

4. Mirzapur (Seasons 1&2)

Prime Video

Deeply entrenched in blood, guns, drugs, deceit, and power politics, Mirzapur documents the life of Akhandanand Tripathi, or Kaleen Bhaiya, who will stop at nothing to hold on to his position as the mafia lord of Mirzapur, despite the recklessness of his unworthy son, Munna.

Where do I watch it?: Prime Video

5. Made In Heaven (Seasons 1&2)

Prime Video

Made In Heaven follows the many adventures of Delhi-based wedding planners and best friends, Tara and Karan. It helps the audience delve into the lives of the rich and fabulous while also offering an insight into just how regressive our society still is. 

Where do I watch it?: Prime Video

6. Panchayat (Seasons 1&2)

The Viral Fever / Amazon Prime Video

The unassuming residents of the Phulera village have Abhishek Tripathi serving as their secretary for yet another year and the second season of this adorable comedy-drama takes us through the ensuing events. Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, and Chandan Roy should be declared national treasures at this point.

Where do I watch it?: Prime Video

7. Suzhal: The Vortex

Wallwatcher Films / Amazon Prime Video

A Pushkar–Gayathri creation, Suzhal: The Vortex is about a crime that takes place in Sambaloor, a small town in Tamil Nadu, which ends up uncovering some shocking revelations about its social fabric. The many twists and turns in this story will keep you hooked throughout. 

Where do I watch it?: Prime Video

8. Jubilee

Phantom Studios

Jubilee is a gem that is set in the golden age of the Hindi film industry and tells the story of an ensemble of characters and the gambles they're willing to take in pursuit of their dreams, passions, and ambitions. The show follows the lives of several characters, including a studio owner, a rising star, a struggling actor, a filmmaker, and a journalist, while exploring the themes of love, loss, ambition, and, betrayal.

Created and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, it boasts of a talented cast including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Sidhant Gupta, Aditi Rao Hydari, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Ram Kapoor. 

Where do I watch it?: Prime Video

9. Dahaad

Excel Entertainment

Directed by Reema Kagti with Zoya Akhtar serving as one of its creators, Dahaad stars the likes of Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, and Sohum Shah. The series documents sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati (Sinha) as she investigates a series of puzzling suicides of women in Mandawa, a small town in Rajasthan. As she delves deeper into the case, she begins to suspect that the suicides could be the work of a serial killer. 

The show has deservedly been praised for its gripping storyline, strong performances, and suspenseful atmosphere. It has also been noted for its sensitive handling of issues like caste and violence against women.

Where do I watch it?: Prime Video

Disney+ Hotstar:

Disney+ Hotstar

10. The Night Manager (Parts 1 & 2) (2023)

Banijay Asia / Highgate Entertainment / The Ink Factory / Disney+ Hotstar

Based on a novel by John Le Carre and a remake of the British television series starring Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie, The Night Manager is about a former Indian Navy officer (Aditya Roy Kapur) who is hired by Indian intelligence to bring down the gang of a powerful arms dealer (Anil Kapoor). 

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

11. Aarya (Seasons 1&2)

Disney+ Hotstar

Aarya Sareen is back in India and is, yet again, toiling day and night to protect her children from foreign gangsters, rival kingpins, and her own family members. However, unlike the previous season, Aarya is now well-aware of the tricks of the trade. Sushmita Sen proves, for the millionth time, that she is an absolute powerhouse of talent.

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

12. Special Ops

Disney+ Hotstar

A Hotstar special created by Neeraj Pandey, Special Ops is the story of RAW Agent Himmat Singh, played by the fantastic Kay Kay Menon, who is an expert at identifying similar patterns behind terrorist attacks, such as the 2001 Parliament Attack, and is on the hunt for the mastermind.

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

13. Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story

Disney+ Hotstar

A perfect prequel to Special Ops, Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story helps us unravel the enigma that is Himmat Singh as it takes us through the events before he becomes an R&AW officer. Kay Kay Menon is exceptional, as always and we also get to see Aftab Shivdasani as Vijay Kumar.

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

Netflix:

Netflix

14. Guns & Gulaabs

Netflix

A Raj & DK creation, Guns & Gulaabs is all about love and war with a generous helping of 90s nostalgia — think moped bikes, cassettes, and landline phones. Set in the town of Gulaabgunj, a haven for gangsters, the show stars the likes of Dulquer Salmaan, Rajkummar Rao, Gulshan Devaiah, and Adarsh Gourav. Trust me when I say that 4 Cut Atmaram is simply ICONIC.

15. Kohrra

Clean Slate Filmz

Created by the makers of Paatal Lok, Kohrra documents the lives of two cops (brilliantly played by Suvinder Vicky and Barun Sobti), as they investigate the death of a young NRI in a Punjab that perpetually flies. You'll love watching Varun Badola (remember Koshish and Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand?) on your screens again and there's a very, very special surprise for those who love the cult classic, Lagaan.

Where do I watch it?: Netflix

16. Scoop

Netflix

Created by Hansal Mehta and starring the likes of Karishma Tanna, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and (surprise, surprise!) Harman Baweja, Scoop is a courtroom drama based on journalist Jigna Vora's memoir titled "Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison", which follows the brutal murder of the Mid-Day reporter Jyotirmoy Dey.

Where can I watch it?: Netflix

17. Khakee: The Bihar Chapter

Friday Storytellers / Netflix

Amit Lodha, an upstanding cop, is on the hunt for a ruthless criminal while also tackling the problem of rampant corruption in Bihar. Where will this chase land him? Karan Tacker and Avinash Tiwary deliver fabulous performances in this binge-worthy series.

Where do I watch it?: Netflix

18. Trial By Fire

Endemol Shine India / Netflix

The heart-wrenching Uphaar Cinema tragedy of 1997 uprooted several lives and Trial By Fire documents the fight for justice of two such grieving parents. It is, in fact, based on a memoir of the same name written by Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy. Abhay Deol and Rajshri Deshpande deliver their career-best performances in this deeply poignant show.

Where do I watch it?: Netflix

19. Delhi Crime (Seasons 1&2)

Golden Karavan / Netflix

Delhi Crime chronicled the horrific Nirbhaya case of 2012 in such a brilliant yet sensitive manner, that it very deservedly won the International Emmy for the Best Drama Series in 2020. While chasing down the "Kaccha Baniyan Gang", DCP Vartika Chaturvedi proves, yet again, that one can always count on her. With Shefali Shah at its helm, Delhi Crime Season 2 is just as good, if not better, than its predecessor. Tillotama Shome is a wonderful addition to this masterpiece of a show.

Where do I watch it?: Netflix

20. CAT

Movie Tunnel Production / Netflix

In order to save the life of his brother, a former police informant is forced to go back to being an undercover agent. While on this new mission, he uncovers information that brings him face to face with the ghosts of his past. CAT is perfect from start to finish and Randeep Hooda is an absolute delight to watch.

Where do I watch it?: Netflix

21. Sacred Games (Seasons 1&2)

Netflix

Based on the eponymous novel by Vikram Chandra, Sacred Games is essentially a puzzle created by crime boss Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) that the troubled police officer Sartaj Singh (Saif Ali Khan) is desperately trying to solve in order to save the city of Mumbai from an impending disaster. While the second season ended on a cliffhanger and then got cancelled, the show is wonderfully made and deserves your time.

Where do I watch it?: Netflix