The web series is everything a TV soap isn't: fresh content that is both compelling and concise. The rise of OTT platforms in our country has seen many web series with gripping storylines and gripping scripts. Some of the best Indian web series have often made us uneasy and made us think about things that go beyond politics, news, mafia, and society. And thus made us question our reality.
1. Bang Baaja Baraat
Bang Baaja Baaraat is a web series by Yash Raj Films. Totally gripping and hilarious, this is the story of two people who are in love and want to marry each other. The problem is that they are from very different backgrounds. And the bigger and more real problem is that they want their parents' consent for marriage. You can watch this totally entertaining and hilarious web series on YouTube and Amazon Prime on YFilms channel.
2. Criminal Justice
Do you have a penchant for crime-based shows? If yes, then you have hit a jackpot with Criminal Justice. Aditya is a regular taxi driver in Mumbai. One day he picks up a female passenger, one thing leads to another and he spends the whole night with her. When he wakes up, he finds himself covered in blood and in the body of a slain traveler. He leaves the crime scene but is eventually captured and convicted of rape and murder. The series explores an undervalued topic of criminal jurisprudence. You can watch it on Hotstar.
3. The Family Man
The Family Man is the story of a simple middle-aged family boy. The twist in the plot is that he also happens to be a secret agent of the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), a unit of India's National Intelligence Unit. Watch him walk on a string as he struggles between normal family life and a life of mystery.
4. Inside Edge
Inside Edge explores the drama that goes behind making the IPL like match-fixing, bribery, and whatnot. A fast-paced and action-packed thriller, it makes you feel like a member of the IPL community. It is completely an immersive experience.
5. Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven is a series that depicts the dark side of Indian society in terms of marriage and relationships. As we watch as the wedding planners, Tara and Karan, come across a diverse clientele, we are forced to see the obvious: the duality of "Indian society".
The series openly addresses various issues of society from homosexuality to dowry. You must watch this great show on Amazon Prime.
6. Asur
Asur is a psychological crime thriller that deals with serial killings taking place in present-day Varanasi. The series is an immersive experience that leaves the audience wanting more. You can watch it on Voot.
Which series is your favorite from this list of best Indian web series? Do let us know in the comments below.