10 Best Indian Shows You Can Watch On Netflix
There are police procedurals, documentary miniseries and even a show about vampires.
The production of TV series in India is developing at no less a pace than feature films, and Indian TV shows are increasingly appearing in the catalogs of the largest streaming services.
This list contains ten projects that you can watch if you have a Netflix subscription.
1. Trial by Fire, 2023
Trial by Fire tells the heartbreaking story of the Krishnamoorthy family, Neelam and Shekhar, who survive a terrible tragedy. After a fire broke out in a movie theater due to a faulty electrical transformer, they lost their two children. The doors of the theater were locked, leaving many to their cruel fate.
Overcoming grief and despair, Neelam and Shekhar decide to fight for justice, even if it costs them their lives. Despite the indifference of society and the media, as well as the opposition of the powerful cinema owners, the parents decide not to give up.
2. Delhi Crime, 2019-…
Delhi Crime is a crime drama series which follows the Delhi Police's investigation into the brutal murder of a young woman on a bus in 2012.
The show begins with the discovery of the victims, a young woman named Deepika and her friend Akash, thrown into a ditch after being attacked on a city bus. Police Inspector Vartika Chaturvedi leads the investigation and assembles a team that includes young trainee Neeti Singh.
3. Rana Naidu, 2023
The residents of luxurious Mumbai often find themselves in trouble that goes beyond the boundaries of morality and law. In such cases, Rana Naidu, a middleman with unique experience and extensive connections, comes to the rescue.
This time, the popular cricketer is embroiled in a huge scandal due to a one-time affair. Rana will have to use all her resources and skills to resolve the delicate situation and prevent publicity.
4. Aranyak, 2021
A teenage girl goes missing in a small town of Sironah. A local policewoman and an investigator with completely different characters and approaches, are assigned to investigate.
The partners must overcome their differences and confront not only closely guarded secrets and conspiracies, but also ancient myths and their inner demons.
5. House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths, 2021
Eleven bodies were discovered in a house in Delhi. They all belonged to the same family. The family members were found hanged, and the news of this terrible incident became the main story in the country for a long time.
To investigate, a team that has the best police officers went to the scene. After examining everything and completing the initial investigations, the detectives come to the conclusion that the situation is much more complicated than it first appeared. They were faced with many questions due to the evidence collected, which defied logic and common sense.
6. Little Things, 2016-2021
The everyday story of Dhruv and Kavya shows a young unmarried couple living together in Mumbai. They go through difficulties in building a career, problems in friendships, trying to find their desires and much more. And at the same time don't forget to enjoy life.
More reality than fiction, this series is based on real events that couples go through. Be sure to watch this project if you are tired of routine and boring everyday life.
7. Sacred Games, 2018-2019
Every city goes through tough times. For Mumbai, these hard times have arrived. Corruption has soared, and murders and robberies are commonplace on the streets. Sartaj Singh is a policeman who sees injustice every day, but has no power to do anything about it.
But one day, Sartaj's life changes completely. When he receives a call from an unknown number, the person on the other end of the line blows up his mind. The caller is one of the most wanted criminals in all of India, who reveals that he is not actually human, but an immortal and wants to help Sartaj save the city.
8. Tooth Pari: When Love Bites, 2023
You wanted an Indian TV series about vampires? We have one. One day, a humble guy saves a very rebellious girl. However, he later finds out that the girl he saved turns out to be a real vampire, but her fang is broken.
Fortunately, the guy works as a dentist, so he can help with the tooth. Soon the main character realizes that he has fallen in love with the sassy vampire. From that moment on, a great story of mystical love begins.
9. Mai: A Mother’s Rage, 2022-…
Supriya, a mute young girl, wants to tell her mother Sheel something that troubles her. But on the eve of an important conversation, she dies under strange circumstances when she is hit by a truck on the road.
During the trial, observing the strange behavior of the truck driver and the stranger who wants to talk to her, Sheel begins to wonder if what happened was really an accident or if someone simply benefited from killing her daughter.
10. Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega, 2020-…
Despite the risk of losing their lives at any moment, Sunny and Rocky continue their illegal activities. Their scams help them make good profit by messing with wealthy citizens. But one day, one of their victims turns out to be a politician who has been involved in corruption for a long time.
He takes an interest in the young people's criminal activities and decides to get involved. At the same time, an especially responsible law enforcement officer arrives at the police station and takes on a double investigation. He has to expose Sunny and Rocky as well as the politician.