There will never be a dull day when you have the magic of OTT in your life. The year 2022 gave us some of the most brilliant Indian web series. Viewers had a plethora of options, ranging from crime thrillers to college dramas to slice-of-life stories. Bollywood actors such as Ajay Devgn and Kunal Kemmu made their OTT debuts this year with the Indian web series. With only few days until the New Year, here are some of the highest-rated, top Indian web series of 2022, according to IMDb. These web series will keep you hooked on everything from .psychological thrillers to college romances.
1. Panchayat Season 2
“Panchayat 2” became one of the most well-liked and acclaimed Hindi web series. This Indian web series is a lighthearted take on an engineering graduate’s life in a village, with a diverse ensemble cast that includes Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, and Jitendra Kumar, among others. The web series’ two seasons are hilarious, witty, and engaging, making them ideal for a weekend binge-watch.
– Rating : 8.9/ 10
– Where to watch: Amazon Prime
2. Delhi Crime Season 2
After receiving positive feedback for the first season, Richie Mehta released the second season of “Delhi Crime” on August 26. The gritty crime drama won several awards, including an International Emmy Award for best drama series. The first season is based on the heinous Nirbhaya gang rape in Delhi in 2012, which dumbfounded the nation. The second season focused on a series of heinous murders. The series starred Shefali Shetty, Adil Hussain, Denzil Smith, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, Yashaswini Dayma, Anurag Arora, and Vinod Sharawat.
– Rating : 8.5/ 10
– Where to watch: Netflix
3. Rocket Boys
The Hindi biographical drama ‘Rocket Boys’ directed by Abhay Pannu, portrays two great Indian men, Dr. Homi Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. The web series, which stars Jim Sarbh, Ishwak Singh, and Regina Cassandra in pivotal roles, is a lesson in both history and science. The plot revolves around India’s first rocket’s 30-year development. The Indian web series successfully captures the vibe of that era and gives a visual glimpse into an important part of India’s history.
– Rating : 8.9/ 10
– Where to watch: SonyLiv
4. Human
This series hooks you from the start with its engaging narrative and outstanding performances. Human is a medical thriller about drug trials and the political backdrop that surrounds them. It follows two female doctors as they struggle with their duties and morals in the aftermath of death and destruction. Shefali Shah and Kriti Kulhari star in this disturbing yet remarkable Indian web series.
– Rating : 7.9/ 10
– Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
5. Apharan Season 2
The highly successful Apharan franchise’s second instalment has twice as much risk, twice as much edge, and twice as much threat. This crime thriller follows a senior inspector’s struggle, named Rudra, to reclaim his life after being falsely accused of a crime. With Rudra throwing some powerful kicks and punches, the fast-paced Indian web series is high on action, mystery, thrill, and a bit of comedy.
– Rating : 8.3/ 10
– Where to watch: Voot
6. Gullak Season 3
This series is set in a small town in North India and revolves around the middle-class Mishra family and their day-to-day struggles. The third season’s cast includes Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, and Harsh Mayar. Even though this lighthearted series isn’t particularly funny, there are still plenty of situations that will make you chuckle.
– Rating : 9.1/ 10
– Where to watch: SonyLiv
7. NCR Days
The show aptly captures ‘Bada Sheher’, ‘Chhota Sheher’ and ‘Badi Soch’, ‘Chhoti Soch’. This web series depicts the life of Monesh Vyas (Nikhil Vijay), a small-town boy attempting to fit in with city life. He is an outcast, a rustic, small-town simpleton who is mocked by his college friends. However, as the story progresses, Monesh wins hearts with his endearing personality and makes friends who support him in times of crisis.
– Rating : 9.1/ 10
– Where to watch: YouTube
8. Abhay Season 3
The psychological crime thriller marked Kunal Kemmu’s web debut and catapulted him back into the spotlight. The dark-thriller series depicts the life of a cop who is known for solving the most dangerous and critical cases, but finds himself in unusual turmoil when a cult becomes involved in both his personal and professional life.
– Rating : 8.0/ 10
– Where to watch: ZEE5
9. Campus Diaries
College life is a special time for everyone. Campus Diaries is a one-of-a-kind college drama that narrates the lives of six students from Excel University. Just like any other college student, they too experience the starter pack of college life filled with new friends, budding romances, first bunks, an independent lifestyle, and canteen wars. The series also focuses on how five friends deal with issues of drug use, discrimination, toxic relationships, and one-sided love. The series will make you reminisce about your college days while also reminding you about the challenges faced upon being away from home for the first time.
– Rating : 8.9/ 10
– Where to watch: MX Player
10. College Romance Season 3
This drama, which is also about college life, centers on a group of friends who are thoroughly enjoying it. It follows a group of friends looking for love, laughs, and some lifelong memories while attending college together. This lighthearted drama is ideal for a ‘stream and chill’ experience.
– Rating : 8.4/ 10
– Where to watch: SonyLiv
(Source: IMDb)
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