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“Netflix and Chill”: If this is your agenda for the weekends and mundane weekday blues, we’ve curated a list of the best Hindi web series on Netflix to binge-watch for an entertainment-packed ride.
Last Updated: 08.43 PM, Jun 01, 2024
Over the years, the OTT platforms have continued their legacy by offering a plethora of intriguing web series. Streaming giant Netflix has been a formidable competitor with its huge content library, offering different genres such as comedy, romance, docuseries, crime thrillers, and drama. From Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Heeramandi to the critically acclaimed The Railway Men, this assorted list has some mind-boggling Hindi web series to stream on the platform.
“Netflix and Chill”: If this is your agenda for most of the weekends or even on mundane weekday blues, we’ve curated a list of some of the best Hindi web series on Netflix to binge-watch for an entertainment-packed ride. So lay back with a tub of buttery popcorn and relish these masterpieces!
Best Hindi web series on Netflix to stream now
Little Things (S1, 2, 3, & 4)
- Cast: Dhruv Sehgal, Mithila Palkar
- IMDb rating: 8.2/10
Little Things stays true and authentic to its title as it tells the story of a live-in couple as they navigate the challenges in their personal and professional lives. This adorable love story reflects on the daily struggles of a young couple and emphasizes how even little things can impact our relationships and lives. A simple yet extraordinary tale of romance, comedy, drama, and life.
Sacred Games (S1, 2)
- Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Neeraj Kabi, Elnaaz Norouzi, Aamir Bashir, Shalini Vatsa, Pankaj Tripathi
- IMDb rating: 8.5/10
Based on Vikram Chandra’s best-selling novel, Sacred Games is a neo-noir crime thriller that traces the events after a troubled but devoted cop (Saif) gets a threatening call from a crime lord, Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), challenging him to save Mumbai. The puzzling mystery forms the crux of the story, with a riveting cat-and-mouse chase that never gets dull for a second. Another big reason to stream this is the stellar ensemble cast featuring Bollywood biggies.
Heeramandi
- Cast: Manisha Koirala, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal
- IMDb rating: 6.6/10
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated OTT debut with Heeramandi brings a visually appealing tale of love and betrayal in the lives of courtesans against the rebellious backdrop of pre-Independence India.
House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths
- IMDb rating: 7.4/10
This bone-chilling documentary traces the harrowing deaths of a Delhi-based family - 11 members of the family were found dead. It delves deeper into the family secrets to solve the mysterious deaths and explores the sinister truth behind this frenzied tragedy. Narrated in three episodes, the investigative docuseries examines the hidden truths with archival footage and interviews.
Class
- Cast: Zeyn Shaw, Moses Koul, Naina Bhan
- IMDb rating: 6.3/10
Class is an Indian adaptation of the Spanish classic series Elite and revolves around a group of dark themes like drug abuse, murder, parental abuse, homophobia, and class differences. Set in an elite Delhi school, this murder mystery narrates the lives of troubled teenagers navigating challenges in their own ways.
Kota Factory
- Cast: Mayur More, Jitendra Kumar, Ranjan Raj
- IMDb rating: 9/10
TVF’s original web series is special for so many reasons. The foremost is its authentic portrayal of the complexities faced by young aspirants to crack the toughest entrance exams to IIT and medical colleges. It is also the first black-and-white series to become highly popular for its original narrative and impeccable performances from the ensemble cast. Set in Kota, the web series revolves around teenagers preparing to get a decent rank in India’s prestigious engineering colleges such as IITs.
The Railway Men
- Cast: Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu, Babil Khan, Mandira Bedi, and Juhi Chawla
- IMDb rating: 8.5/10
Inspired by a real-life tragedy, this 4-episodic miniseries revolves around railway workers who risked their lives to save many innocent people after an unexpected gas tragedy in Bhopal. Set in 1984, The Railway Men explores their dilemmas and showcases their bravery during the incident.
Maamla Legal Hai
- Cast: Ravi Kishan, Nidhi Bisht, Naila Grewal, Anjum Batra, and Vijay Rajoria
- IMDb rating: 8.1
Maamla Legal Hai is a legal comedy drama that delightfully concocts absurd humour and drama with its quirky courtroom narrative and nuanced characters. It revolves around a group of eccentric lawyers as they uphold justice for their peculiar clients in bizarre situations set in the fictitious Patparganj District Court.
Kohrra
- Cast: Survinder Vicky, Barun Sobti, Harleen Sethi, Saurav Khurana
- IMDb rating: 7.5
Sudip Sharma’s police procedural crime thriller revolves around the mysterious homicide case of an NRI groom, Tejinder "Paul" Singh, who was expected to get married in India, and the police investigation to solve the crime. The fast-paced execution with multiple surprising twists will keep you hooked on the series.