Best Unknown-Underrated Tv Series Worthy of a Binge Watch
India's streaming platforms have been producing a wide variety of original content that has taken the world by storm. While shows like Sacred Games and Mirzapur have gained massive popularity, there are a number of underrated series that deserve just as much attention. Here are ten of the best underrated Indian series that you can find on the internet, in no particular order.
Delhi Crime:
Delhi Crime is a crime drama series created by Richie Mehta. The show follows the investigation of the horrific 2012 Delhi gang rape case. The series is known for its nuanced portrayal of the Indian justice system and the brilliant performances from the cast, especially Shefali Shah and Rasika Dugal.
Made in Heaven:
Made in Heaven is a romantic drama series created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. The show follows two wedding planners, played by Arjun Mathur and Sobhita Dhulipala, as they navigate the world of high-end Indian weddings while dealing with their own personal issues. The series is known for its stunning visuals, impeccable writing, and great performances.
Panchayat:
Panchayat is a comedy-drama series created by Chandan Kumar. The show follows a young man, played by Jitendra Kumar, who reluctantly takes a job as the secretary of a rural panchayat (village council). The series is known for its simple yet charming storytelling, excellent performances, and relatable characters.
Kota Factory:
Kota Factory is a coming-of-age drama series created by Saurabh Khanna. The show follows the lives of students studying for the highly competitive IIT entrance exam in Kota, Rajasthan. The series is known for its realistic portrayal of the struggles and pressures faced by students in the Indian education system, and the performances from the cast, especially Jitendra Kumar and Mayur More.
The Family Man:
The Family Man is an action-drama series created by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. The show follows a middle-class man, played by Manoj Bajpayee, who works as a senior analyst in the fictional Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC) of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). The series is known for its gripping plot, excellent performances, and expertly crafted action sequences.
Breathe:
Breathe is a thriller series created by Mayank Sharma. The show follows a father, played by R. Madhavan, who will do whatever it takes to save his terminally ill son, even if it means taking the lives of others. The series is known for its intense plot, excellent performances, and expertly crafted suspense.
Criminal Justice:
Criminal Justice is a crime drama series created by Peter Moffat. The show follows a young man, played by Vikrant Massey, who is accused of murder and must navigate the Indian justice system to prove his innocence. The series is known for its gripping plot, excellent performances, and nuanced exploration of the Indian justice system.
Ghoul:
Ghoul is a horror series created by Patrick Graham. The show follows a young interrogator, played by Radhika Apte, who arrives at a remote military detention center to find that a terrorist suspect is not who he seems to be. The series is known for its expertly crafted scares, great performances, and nuanced exploration of the concept of terror.
Asur:
Asur is a crime thriller series created by Gaurav Shukla. The show follows a forensic expert, played by Arshad Warsi, who teams up with a CBI officer, played by Barun Sobti, to catch a serial killer who is targeting people based on their knowledge of ancient Indian mythology.
Yeh Meri Family:
Yeh Meri Family is an Indian comedy-drama series created by Sameer Saxena. The show follows a 12-year-old boy, played by Vishesh Bansal, as he navigates life with his quirky family in the summer of 1998. The series is notable for its heartwarming nostalgia and relatable family dynamics.
Paatal Lok:
Paatal Lok is an Indian crime thriller series created by Sudip Sharma. The show follows a police officer, played by Jaideep Ahlawat, as he investigates a high-profile case involving a journalist and four suspects. The series is notable for its dark and gritty atmosphere and complex characters.
