Top 10 Web Series You Should Be Watching

Web series continues to gain popularity among audiences across the world, particularly in India where hundreds of series are produced every year. As many of these shows are created by upcoming and indie filmmakers and writers, the quality and impact vary quite widely from project to project, but there are some that really stand out as must-watch experiences. Here’s a list of some popular web series you should be watching if you’re not already doing so!

1) Addicted to love

Web series is all about personal stories, which means they often go beyond falling in love and talk about many other aspects of relationships. Badho Bahu follows a woman who meets a man whose ex-girlfriend died under mysterious circumstances. She's not sure whether she can trust him, especially because his previous girlfriend was her friend. This is an example of how web series are tackling topics that would usually be saved for mainstream TV shows to explore.

2) Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi

Set in Mumbai, India, and co-produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, and Farhan Akhtar, Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi is a hugely popular web series with over 1.8 billion views. It follows Raj (played by Mohit Malik) and Priya (played by Deepika Singh), two childhood friends who end up getting married when they were younger.

3) Sacred Games

Netflix has given the Indian web series a huge push with their show Sacred Games. Based on Vikram Chandra’s book of the same name, Sacred Games is an intricate and captivating story about crime and its effects on society. The show’s visual style is hauntingly beautiful—the cinematography does an exceptional job conveying emotion and raising tension throughout its runtime.

4) Mirzapur

Mirzapur takes its inspiration from Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo, setting up a battle between two men who should be enemies—but can’t find it in their hearts to turn against each other. This series follows Babban and his son Ghanshyam as they leave their home and come to Mirzapur to make a living. As history might have it, however, things don’t go quite according to plan.

5) Woh Chaahat Ka Nasha

Woh Chaahat Ka Nasha is a fictional dramedy set in contemporary India. The story follows three bachelors who, after years of being on their own, are forced to live together in Mumbai. Though they thought living with a friend would be fun and easy, each bachelor soon discovers that it’s full of challenges and conflicts. Over time, though, they come to understand how much better it is to share their lives than go through them alone.

6) Good News

More quality web series is coming our way! We are excited to see more Indian content getting exposure on a global platform like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Here is a list of the top ten web series that you should be watching in India

7) #100DaysWithSamir

A show that revolves around a day in the life of Samir and his ‘not-so-good’ attempts at wooing his crush, Nazreen. #100DaysWithSamir has been a hit since its inception and is one of India’s highest-grossing web series. The show is about two roommates living in Mumbai with their different lifestyles, approaches towards life, and how they come together to solve problems.

8) Lust Stories

Set in contemporary Mumbai, Lust Stories revolves around four individuals and their unique journeys towards — or away from — love. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Karan Johar, and Anurag Kashyap, each film is based on a short story written by Urmi Juvekar.

9) Ghoul

The Ghoul web series is a political drama that follows young Mirza as he navigates his way through life after college. As an aspiring journalist, Mirza has his sights set on making it big in media, but things aren’t going quite according to plan. As his relationships with his roommates, friends, and family become increasingly strained, Mirza finds himself at odds with reality and questioning just how far he’s willing to go for success.

10) Ssshhh... Koi Hai

If you live in India, there's a good chance you've heard of Ssshhh... Koi Hai! But even if you don't live here, it's worth a watch for several reasons. For one thing, Ssshhh... Koi Hai! is India's first web series to be shot in 4K resolution. What does that mean? It means that if you have access to a 4K monitor (or TV), watching Ssshhh... Koi Hai! will be nothing short of cinematic.