Highlights
With 2024 set to end in the next 15 days, here is a list of the ten best Hindi web series across multiple genres to enjoy on JioCinema, especially during the holiday season.
From path-breaking and well-made Indian series Asur to intense and adrenaline-infused Inspector Avinash and many more, here is a look at them.
1. Asur:
Created by Oni Sen, Asur is one of the best and most well-made gripping mythological-dark-crime-thriller-drama series to come out of India. The series delves deeply into the alarming and dangerously twisted realm of serial killers with a mythologically in-depth backdrop and uses godly metaphors each time, the menacing mastermind peculiarly kills yet another harmless soul and leaves behind a trail of ruthlessly butchered dead bodies. Starring an ensemble cast of Barun Sobti, Arshad Warsi, and Anupriya Goenka with Riddhi Dogra, Asur and Asur Season 2, is one well-made Hindi series that is a must-watch for OTT lovers this holiday season.
2. Inspector Avinash:
Set in the golden era of the 1990s, Inspector Avinash is a Hindi-language Indian crime-thriller-drama series. The pulpy and intense narrative-driven gritty plot revolves around the roller-coaster journey of Inspector Avinash Mishra, a skilled and proficient Indian police officer who specializes in handling complicated and complex cases with perseverance and is always brave-hearted to protect the country from enemies. With his sharp-mindedness and spontaneous and innovative investigation strategies, he brings criminals to their knees and gives justice to victims. The series stars an apt cast with Randeep Hooda, Rajneesh Duggal, and Amit Sial, in leading roles.
3. Crackdown:
Crackdown is another gripping Hindi espionage-style spy-crime-thriller-drama series that transports viewers into a world of confidential undercover sting operations and international and twisted conspiracies. It also presents on OTT screens, a well-made and spectacular blend of high-voltage action sequences, twists, and turns, with the core theme of always ensuring justice for people who – are victimized – because of terrorist attacks. The show delves deeper into an Indian intelligence agency with tons of skilled and adept agents who are always involved in relentlessly solving terrorism-related attacks through countless strategically planned covert missions and risky sting operations. The series stars Saqib Saleem, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Waluscha D’Souza, in pivotal roles.
4. Shekhar Home:
Directed by Srijit Mukherji, Shekhar Home stars Kay Kay Menon, Rasika Dugal, and Ranvir Shorey. The series is set in the golden era of the 90s in Lonpur, West Bengal. The plot of the gripping drama series follows the captivating journey and roller-coaster ride of Shekhar and his friend Jayavrat. Shekhar and his friend Jayavrat, are skilled experts who are gifted at solving complex cases. The show premiered on August 14, 2024.
5. Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond:
Directed by Santosh Singh, Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond, is a pulpy and riveting narrative-driven drama series. The gripping plot of the series is set against the pulse-pounding and high-voltage action-drama backdrop of the Pulwama attack. With Ashutosh Rana, Lara Dutta, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Jimmy Sheirgill, in key roles, the series premiered on April 25, 2024.
6. Dune: Prophecy:
Conceived and created by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker, Dune: Prophecy is a fascinating and compelling science fiction series. The series premiered on HBO Max and Jio Cinema on November 17. The final episode of the inaugural season will be released by Sunday, (December 22, 2024).
7. Gaanth:
This thriller web series led by ace Indian actor Manav Vij features a gripping story of a family whose members are unfortunately found dead and hanging. The riveting plot revolves around suspended inspector Gadar Singh. Singh is called to a brutal crime scene where the entire Chandel family is discovered to be dead and hanging. With a mix of thriller, crime, drama, mystery, and a pulsating plot that keeps audiences constantly piqued on the edges of their seats, the series stars Monika Panwar, Saloni Batra, Arvind Patel, and Pramod Chaturvedi.
8. Illegal Season 3:
Starring Neha Sharma in the leading role of lawyer Niharika Singh, the third season of the critically acclaimed series Illegal Season 3 premiered in 2024. The fascinating plot of the series revolves around an affluent and high-end law firm in which the justice system is very much out of place and very calculative. It is a transactional justice set-up measured against only the actual working billable hours, with lawyers often representing the accused in court because of the rampant corruption. The series stars Akshay Oberoi, Piyush Mishra, Satyadeep Mishra, Kubbra Sait, Tanuj Virwani, and more.
9. Blackout:
Starring Vikrant Massey in the leading role, the Hindi comedy-thriller drama flick Blackout revolves around a hardworking journalist named Lenny whose life changes within a single night for the worse. When Lenny earnestly attempts to become wealthy, things are upended into chaos when he realizes his wife’s infidelity with him. The film stars Sunil Grover, Mouni Roy, Chhaya Kadam, Jisshu Sengupta, and more.
10. Murder In Mahim:
Starring Ashutosh Rana in a leading role and helmed by Raj Acharya, the web series boasts an ensemble cast with stellar actors like Vijay Raaz, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Rajesh Khattar, and Shivaji Satam.
The plot follows a police officer named Shivajirao Gende alongside his friend retired journalist Peter Fernandes who delve deeper into a menacing murder investigation within Mumbai’s alarming underbelly world of Mahim which turns their lives into a dangerous adventure of sorts.
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