Top Rated Hindi Web Series Must Watch Shows in 2024
Notably, India's web series scene is booming, and several shows have become the most talked-about sensations. Here's a handpicked list of top-rated Hindi web series of the past decade that are just exciting and worth your time. This includes some of the most-watched Indian web series that you can stream.
1. Kota Factory IMDb: 9.1/10
"Kota Factory" is a Netflix original quite unlike any of its kind, capturing the life of young IIT aspirants. This black-and-white comedy-drama promises to give the audience a more light-hearted, touching view of students fighting to get admission into India's premier engineering institutes. It showcases their struggles, from living in miserable conditions and dealing with the financial demands of this system to the never-ending everyday routine of studies. Kota, with its many coaching centers, turns into a character of its own when students from all over the country come here to prepare for entrance exams. The lighthearted treatment ensures you can binge-watch the episodes without feeling overwhelmed.
2. Taj Mahal 1989 IMDb: 7.5/10
"Taj Mahal 1989" is a beautiful Netflix original series interweaving three love stories. The first one tells the story of Sarita and Akhtar, two college professors who live a loveless marriage while struggling to meet life's humdrum demands. The second one is the story of the duo of Mumtaz and Sudhakar, fighting against cultural norms to be with each other leading to their problems. The last one is the story of Dharam and Rashmi, two college students who relish a pure connection but are troubled by politics, jealousy, and different priorities. Fresh, eternal, lost—this series encompasses all dimensions of love that make it a must-see Indian streamers' favorite.
3. Mirzapur IMDb: 8.5/10
"Mirzapur" is arguably one of the most exciting Indian original series, even though its raw and gritty nature might not appeal to everybody. This crime thriller boasts stellar performances by Vikrant Massey, Ali Fazal, and Pankaj Tripathi and is set in Uttar Pradesh, revolving around the tussle of two underworld mafias. Brothers Guddu and Bablu, played by Fazal and Massey respectively, fall into the clutches of Mafia Don Kaleen Bhaiya to save their father from some mess. So, these two kids with basically good hearts turn into ruthless criminals who are involved in heinous crimes.
4. Sacred Games IMDb: 8.5/10
Perhaps one of the greatest Indian original series on Netflix, "Sacred Games" has Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, and Kalki Koechlin in the lead. Stretching across two seasons, the action-filled, spine-chilling drama entails an impending terrorist attack in Mumbai, masterminded by gangster Ganesh Gaitonde—Siddiqui. It is a narrative of how cop Sartaj Singh—Khan—has 25 days to thwart the danger. The riveting storyline and intense performances will keep you hooked, making it perfect for a marathon viewing session.
5. The Family Man IMDb: 8.7/10
"The Family Man" is an Amazon Prime Video original where Manoj Bajpayee plays Srikant Tiwari, an Intelligence officer faced with the challenge of balancing family life against threats to national security. It weaves action and drama together through the struggle of Tiwari against time in averting terrorist attacks from its two seasons. With a lot of applause for the acting, writing, and overall performance, this series is, needless to say, really a great pick if one is looking forward to a quality Hindi-language thriller.
