18 Indian Web — Series

A fast-paced intelligence thriller focusing on a decades-long manhunt.

Delhi Crime made history by becoming the first Indian television series to win an International Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series. Written and directed by Richie Mehta, the first season offers a meticulous, procedurally accurate account of the Delhi Police's investigation into the horrific 2012 Delhi gang rape case. 18 indian web series

A breath of fresh air. This series follows an engineering graduate who takes up a job as a Panchayat secretary in a remote village due to a lack of better options. It is heartwarming, relatable, and filled with simple, rustic humor. A breath of fresh air

Raw, violent, and utterly addictive. A violent saga of guns, power, and revenge set in the lawless hinterlands of Uttar Pradesh. The show revolves around the iron-fisted rule of Akhandanand "Kaleen Bhaiya" Tripathi (Pankaj Tripathi) and the two young men, Guddu and Bablu, who get entangled in his world. With its memorable characters, shocking twists, and quotable dialogues, Mirzapur has become a massive pop culture phenomenon. Raw, violent, and utterly addictive

Explores the emotional and mental journey of three friends preparing for the UPSC (civil services) exams in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar.

Hindi Genre: Crime thriller Why it matters: India’s first Netflix original. Based on Vikram Chandra’s novel, it weaves a cop’s hunt for a powerful gangster with flashbacks of Mumbai’s underbelly. Impact: Set the gold standard for production value, complex anti-heroes, and ensemble casting (Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Saif Ali Khan).