Shahid Kapoor’s Farzi competes with The Last of Us, is the second most loved web series of 2023 worldwide

Earlier this year, director duo Raj and DK presented the show Farzi, starring Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi and Raashii Khanna in prominent roles. The series has received widespread acclaim from all quarters and has achieved remarkable success on Prime Video. It is now the second most loved web series of 2023, worldwide.

Farzi has showcased its dominance on a global scale, securing the second position on IMDb's global top-rated series of 2023. It stands as the only Indian show to feature on this prestigious list, further highlighting the talent and prowess of Raj and DK. For the uninitiated, the duo has also come on board for the Indian version of Priyanka Chopra Jonas-Richard Madden’s Citadel. The Indian version stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles.

This does not come as a surprise since Farzi is loved in the Indian market even now, months since its release. The show is among the top 10 viewed shows on OTT, week-after-week.

Farzi is currently competing with the most loved web series of the year, The Last of Us. The show, which streamed on Disney+Hotstar, received massive love from the critics and viewers alike.

The crime comedy thriller series, Farzi, also featured notable actors such as Kay Kay Menon, Bhuvan Arora, Zakir Hussain, Chittaranjan Giri, Amol Palekar, Regina Cassandra and Kavya Thapar in significant roles. News about the second season of Farzi has left fans wanting for more from this show. It promises to deliver more enthralling episodes.

Farzi, a term meaning ‘fake’ in Hindi, delivers a captivating fusion of drama, suspense and dark humour. It raises the bar for top-notch television.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai's bustling streets, the series revolves around the enigmatic protagonist, Rishi (played by Shahid), a master of deception who possesses a remarkable talent for assuming various identities. As Rishi embarks on a labyrinth of falsehoods and trickery, viewers are taken on a thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists and turns.