Netflix is one of the most loved OTT platforms out there. It has been the leading content provider in India over the last few years. There is a variety of content, across genres, that can be consumed on this platform. A number of Indian web series on Netflix have grabbed the attention of the audience. The platform has been infamous for producing and providing shows that are sometimes extremely good and at other times brain-numbingly rotten. While the platform is still struggling to provide some Indian web series that engages the audience to the core, let us have a look at some of the best Indian web series that Netflix has to offer right now.
Also read: 10 Best Indian Web Series on Amazon Prime You Should Watch
1. Little Things
Kavya and Dhruv, a couple in their mid-20s, ride on the rollercoaster that is life and explore modern-day relationships, balancing work and home, and other little things while cohabiting with each other. This rom-com series is a breath of fresh air among all the thrillers and crime dramas that Netflix offers. With an 8.3 IMDB rating, this 3-season long show is worth a watch.
2. Sacred Games
One of the most popular series on Netflix starring Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an adaptation of Vikram Chandra’s novel of the same name. This 2-seasons and 16 episodes long series promises a gripping and entertaining plot that will keep you hooked to your screen. This crime thriller is one of the best Indian web series on Netflix.
3. Delhi Crime
Undoubtedly the best show available on Netflix, Delhi Crime is a powerful adaptation of a real-life crime that shook the nation to its very core in 2012. Based on the Nirbhaya case, this web series follows the aftermath of the horrifying gang rape as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi goes forward to find and punish the culprits. This show even won the Outstanding Drama Series award in the International Emmy Awards, being the first Indian show to do so.
4. Bombay Begums
The work of a filmmaker who has given us a gem of a movie, Lipstick Under My Burkha, Alankrita Shrivastava, this Netflix Original is a treat to watch. Like all honest and good stuff, even this show faced some backlash from the public demanding Netflix to drop the show. But we are glad that they didn’t. This show builds some striding statements about the place of women in society. It’s a must-watch.
5. She
A female constable from Mumbai goes undercover on a case and realizes that she is a badass. Written by Imtiaz Ali and Divya Johri, this crime drama is one of the best things on Netflix. Aditi Pohankar gives a stunning and realistic performance as the lead in this series.
6. Leila
An Indianised version of Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, this show has more in common with the novel (and the Hulu Original) than we can imagine. But interestingly, this shows adds more to it and makes it an engaging watch. Huma Qureshi shines in this 6 episode-long dystopian mini-series.
7. Ghoul
One of the first Netflix India Originals, Ghoul is a show that is just 3 episodes long. A new prisoner in a military detention center unravels several dark secrets of his interrogators, having been possessed by a Ghoul. The performances out-do the script which is slightly loose in certain areas.
8. Stories by Rabindranath Tagore
Kudos to Anurag Basu for creating this masterpiece. Of course, more than half of the credit goes to Rabindranath Tagore himself for writing such wonderful and progressive stories for generations to read. There have been multiple adaptations of Tagore’s works, but Basu’s vision and direction give a new life to these stories. From Chokher Bali to Kabuliwala, these stories will leave you mesmerized. And the acting is so on point! Do have a keen ear to notice the background music and a few songs written by Rabindranath Tagore that have been reprised in this series. This show is an experience of a lifetime.
9. Jamtara
Released in the year 2020, this show has gained steady popularity. A few young men decide to run a phishing racket in a small town in Jharkhand. Their plans are constricted by a politician who wants to grab a share of his own. This show is underrated and binge-worthy. Why not try it out this weekend?
10. A Suitable Boy
An able adaptation of Vikram Seth‘s famous novel ‘A Suitable Boy’, this show is one of the best Indian web series on Netflix. Set in post-Independence India, the story of Lata whose mother wants her to get married to a ‘suitable’ boy. The story is much more than just a matrimonial quest. It is a dive into history, an interesting take on love, an appreciation of art and skill, and overall a celebration of individuality.
11. Kota Factory
Running into 2 seasons and possibly anticipating the third season, this series has gained popularity for holding up a mirror to society, and especially to the youth of the country who are stuck in a rat race. Set in the city of Kota, which is famous for its numerous coaching centres and educational institutes, this one makes for a great choice if you want to binge-watch quality content.
12. Aranyak
With Raveena Tandon in the lead, this series follows two officers as they attempt to solve a murder case amidst external pressures of politics, personal tensions and much more.
13. Tajmahal 1989
A tale of love, or the absence thereof, in the life of some commonplace characters who come to be related to one another in some way or the other. Tajmahal 1989 is a refreshingly presented take on that complex thing called love and all its nuances, and stars amazing performers like Geetanjali Kulkarni, Sheeba Chaddha, Neeraj Kabi, Anud Singh Dhaka and Anshul Chauhan.
14. Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein
Shweta Tripathi and Tahir Raj Bhasin shine in this thriller series which revolves around a guy who has to save himself from the suggestive advances of a local politician’s daughter, and all that he is drawn into in the process.
15. The Fame Game
Madhuri Dixit announces her arrival on the platform of OTT with this series, where the central character is a star called Anamika Anand. When she goes missing one day, chaos ensues and tough questions are thrown up.
16. Masaba Masaba
The mother-daughter duo, Neena and Masaba Gupta star in this series that takes us through their own lives, especially that of the fashion designer, as the name suggests. An acting debut for Masaba Gupta, who has already worked in her second web series, this show makes for a fun watch.
With this, we have come to an end of the list. These are some of the best Indian web series on Netflix. Which of your favourite shows did we miss out on? Do let us know in the comments section.