Recently we reported about the much acclaimed Prime Video Series Mirzapur is set to return with season 3. The first two seasons were much loved and the wait for the third season is at an all-time high. Meanwhile, if you have watched and loved the previous two seasons of Mirzapur and can’t wait for it to return, here are some other web series you might want to try out. Similar to Mirzapur, these web series promise to offer engaging plotlines, powerful performances, and thrilling twists.
Web Series to watch, if you loved watching Mirzapur-
Note- The series are arranged in order of their IMDb Ratings
1. The Family Man
About the show: The show revolves around a senior Intelligence officer Shrikant Tiwari, trying to balance his difficult profession and unsteady family life. The first season sees him investigating a potential terror attack while the second sees a Tamil Tiger-esque military resistance from Sri Lanka and how they plan to attain freedom. Season 3 has been confirmed.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 8.7
- Starring- Manoj Vajpayee, Priyamani, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 19
- Runtime- 45 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- It is a fast-paced action thriller, with great acting and plenty of humor.
2. Special Ops
About the show: Special Ops sees Himmat Singh, a member of the Research and Analysis wing who forms a team of 5 agents as he has to hunt down the man responsible for the terror attacks in India.
- Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- IMDb Rating- 8.6/10
- Starring- Kay Kay Menon, Karan Tacker, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 8
- Runtime- 49 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- A good blend of story, direction, dialogues, and performances.
3. Sacred Games
About the show: The show focuses on officer Sartaj Singh in Mumbai. His world turns for the worse when he gets a phone call from a dreaded crime lord by the name of Ganesh Gaitonde, who tells him that he has 25 days to save Mumbai.
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- IMDb Rating- 8.5/10
- Starring – Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 16
- Runtime- 50 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- It is a dark and gritty thriller that keeps you on the edge throughout.
4. Delhi Crime
About the show: Based on a Delhi gang rape case, this drama follows the Delhi Police investigation into the finding of the men who perpetrated the crime.
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- IMDb Rating- 8.5/10
- Starring – Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, and others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 12
- Runtime- 50 minutes
- Language- Hindi, English
Reason to watch- It is a riveting, thrilling watch and helps put things in perspective.
5. Asur
About the show: Asur is set in the city of Varanasi and revolves around Nikhil Nair, a forensic expert-turned-teacher who is compelled to rejoin the CBI, with his former mentor as he tries to solve the mystery of a ruthless serial killer.
- Streaming on- Voot
- IMDb Rating- 8.4/10
- Starring – Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, and others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 8
- Runtime- 43 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch– It is an intriguing premise with a palpable mystery and good writing.
6. Breathe
About the show: A father’s love can save a life or take one…sets the tone for a dark, gritty and thrilling series.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 8.3/10
- Starring – R Madhavan, Abhishek Bachchan, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 20
- Runtime- 46 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Watch it for superb performances and a fast-paced screenplay.
7. Criminal Justice
About the show: The show chronicles the adventures of individuals as they try to make sense of the justice system in India.
- Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- IMDb Rating- 8.1/10
- Starring – Pankaj Tripathi, Vikrant Massey, and others
- Seasons- 3
- Episodes- 26
- Runtime- 50 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Watch it for its engrossing plot, and stellar performances.
8. Paatal Lok
About the show: Paatal Lok focuses on a disillusioned cop who is assigned a unique case, which draws him into the underworld.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 8/10
- Starring – Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Banerjee, and others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 9
- Runtime- 44 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch– The show exposes the dark side of humanity and has a good script, excellent cast, and real thrills.
9. Inside Edge
About the show: Inside Edge revolves around the fictional T20 cricket team, named Mumbai Mavericks, which participates in the Power Play League.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 8/10
- Starring – Vivek Oberoi, Richa Chaddha, and others
- Seasons- 3
- Episodes- 30
- Runtime- 45 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch– If you are a cricket fan, each episode of the series will feel like a t20 match to you.
10. Rangbaaz
About the show: A series set against the backdrop of 90s Gorakhpur. It is based on the real story of Shri Prakash Shukla, an infamous gangster from Gorakhpur, UP.
- Streaming on- Zee5
- IMDb Rating- 8/10
- Starring – Saqib Saleem, Tigmanshu Dhulia, and others
- Seasons- 3
- Episodes- 24
- Runtime- 35 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- It is an old-school gangster cop drama with good performances.
11. Aarya
About the show: The story revolves around Aarya an independent woman, who struggles to protect her family and joins a mafia gang to seek revenge for her husband’s murder.
- Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- IMDb Rating- 7.8/10
- Starring – Sushmita Sen, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 17
- Runtime- 51 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- The series is all about Sushmita whose character has many layers and makes it a riveting watch.
12. Hostages
About the show: Hostages focuses on a renowned surgeon who is expected to operate on a chief minister, but things take a diabolic turn when her family is kidnapped and she is ordered to assassinate the minister instead.
- Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- IMDb Rating- 6.8/10
- Starring – Ronit Roy, Tisca Chopra, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 22
- Runtime- 42 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- The series is helmed by talented directors and carried forward by a power-packed star cast.
13. Raktanchal
About the show: Set in purvanchal, Raktanchal depicts an era when state developmental projects were assigned via tenders that were easily susceptible to corruption.
- Streaming on- MX Player
- IMDb Rating- 6.8/10
- Starring – Kenisha Awasthi, Nikitan Dheer, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 18
- Runtime- 30 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- It is a gangster-based storyline with decent performances.
14. Damaged
About the show: Lovina, a seductive serial killer, uses men as pawns and murders them after dating for a while. However, situations worsen when Abhay, a ruthless police inspector sets out in search of her.
- Streaming on- MX Player
- IMDb Rating- 5.5/10
- Starring – Amruta Khanvilkar, Amit Sial, and others
- Seasons- 3
- Episodes- 20
- Runtime- N/A
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Watch it for a fast-paced plotline and good performances.
So these are some web series that you might like if you loved watching Mirzapur. Happy watching!
