7 underappreciated Indian web series on Netflix which is worth your time

It can be difficult to find underappreciated Hindi web series on Netflix when there is a large selection of viewing options. This list of some of Netflix’s most underappreciated gems is sure to catch your eye if you’re searching for series that offer something different from the typical fare.

1. Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega

In the criminal drama Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega, phishing schemes in a tiny Jharkhand town are examined. The show centers on a bunch of young men who con unsuspecting people out of their money by operating a successful phishing operation. But their underhanded tactics eventually draw the notice of a dishonest politician and the law, setting off an exciting game of cat and mouse.

2. The Fame Game

The Fame Game revolves around the lives of Madhuri Dixit’s character, Bollywood diva Anamika Anand, who vanishes without explanation, sending the media into a frenzy. The darker and more complex sides of her seemingly ideal life—her family secrets, failing relationships, and the tremendous pressure of living in the spotlight—become apparent upon closer examination.

3. Leila

In the dystopian future depicted in Leila, caste, religion, and purity serve as rigid barriers in society. The protagonist of the tale is Shalini (Huma Qureshi), who is searching desperately for her daughter after the dictatorial government abducted her. Leila, a thought-provoking series directed by Deepa Mehta, offers a terrifying vision of a divided future.

4. A Suitable Boy

A Suitable Boy is an epic novel by Vikram Seth that is set in post-independence India. The protagonist of the tale is a young woman named Lata Mehra (Tanya Maniktala), whose mother is committed to finding her a good match for marriage. The show delves into the lives of four families, focusing on love, customs, and India’s shifting social fabric.

5. Trial By Fire

The terrifying story of the 1997 Uphaar theater fire disaster, which killed 59 lives, is told in Trial By Fire. The show centers on Rajshri and Abhay’s characters Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy, who lose their two kids in a fire. The narrative follows their arduous quest for justice against strong forces attempting to hide the incident.

6. Taj Mahal 1989

The charming television series Taj Mahal 1989 is based in Lucknow and centers on a cast of characters whose paths cross in the context of love and relationships. The show offers a touching portrait of love in all its manifestations, from young students experiencing their first love to an elderly couple working through their troubled marriage.

7. She

In the crime thriller She, Bhumika Pardeshi (Aaditi), a female cop, goes undercover to uncover a narcotics ring. Imtiaz Ali, the show’s creator, skillfully juxtaposes the themes of power, identity, and sexuality. When Bhumika faces her worries and makes a decision in her covert mission, it’s one of the best episodes.