OTT Platforms are on a constant rise these days, all thanks to the ongoing pandemic as well as good content that these platforms offer. While many shows and movies release every day, some shows leave a mark and enjoy unprecedented success, leading to renewal for subsequent seasons.
Some of these hugely popular shows are all set to return in 2022 with their new seasons and these include thrillers and biographies, drama, and romance. We have compiled a list of 12 popular web shows that are going to return this year with their new seasons. So dive in to know what’s going to continue this year on OTT-
(Trailers attached are of First Seasons to give a glimpse about the franchise.)
1. Delhi Crime Season 2
Synopsis- Based on a Delhi gang-rape case, this crime drama follows the Delhi Police investigation into the finding of the men who perpetrated the crime.
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Latest Update- According to reports, the 2nd season will be based on Nithari serial murder case.
About Season 1
| Streaming on- Netflix India | IMDb Rating-8.5/10 |
| Starring-Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang and others | Seasons-1 as of now |
| Episodes-7 | Runtime-45-64 minutes |
| Original Release-22 March 2019 to present | Why watch- Show created buzz for its hard-hitting portrayal of societal evils. |
2. Asur Season 2
Synopsis- Asur follows Nikhil Nair, a forensic expert turned teacher who returns to CBI and along with his mentor, Dhananjay finds himself in a cat and mouse game with a brutal serial killer.
Latest Update- One of the lead actors of the show Barun Sobti posted about completing the filming in January last week. The show will hit the OTT platform soon. The original lead cast has been retained.
About Season 1
| Streaming on- Voot Select | IMDb Rating-8.5/10 |
| Starring-Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, Anupriya Goenka, and others | Seasons-1 as of now |
| Episodes-8 | Runtime-34-63 minutes |
| Original Release-2 march 2020 to present | Why watch- Good performances and a good storyline for those who love thrillers. |
3. Scam 2003: The curious case of Abdul Karim Telgi
Synopsis- Harshad Mehta, an ordinary Gujarati takes the world of the Bombay Stock Exchange by storm. Set in the 1980s and 90s this stockbroker takes the stock market to dizzying heights and his catastrophic fall.
Latest Update- Scam Season 2 was announced in March last year. It will focus on Scam 2003: The curious case of Abdul Karim Telgi. His scam is known as the Stamp Paper Scam. Hansal Mehta tweeted regarding season 2-
“Grateful for the very loving response to this announcement. This is a challenging tale to tell. And even more so because it is Season 2 of such a successful show. We will work doubly hard to reciprocate this love and to make this season very exciting, engaging, and authentic.”
About Season 1
| Streaming on- Sony LIV | IMDb Rating-9.5/10 |
| Starring- Pratik Gandhi, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and others | Seasons-1 as of now |
| Episodes-10 | Runtime-42-60 minutes |
| Original Release-9 October 2020 to present | Why watch- If you want to know the exact truth of what went behind the Harshad Mehta Scam, it is a must-watch. |
4. Made in Heaven Season 2
Synopsis- Tara and Karan are Delhi-based wedding planners who know that India is a society in transition, with tradition clashing with modern individual aspirations. With each wedding, they enter into the lives of bride and groom and get a look at the complexities of these lives along with juggling their turmoil.
Latest Update- Lead actor Arjun Mathur recently gave an update about the show completing 100 days of filming via his Instagram account. His caption indicated that the show is heading towards the end of its filming for season 2.
About Season 1
| Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video | IMDb Rating-8.3/10 |
| Starring-Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jim Sarbh and others | Seasons-1 as of now |
| Episodes-9 | Runtime- 45 to 60 minutes |
| Original Release-8 March 2020 to present | Why to watch- If you want to see the quirky and dark side of Indian marriages and BFF bonding, this show can be your choice. |
5. Masaba Masaba Season 2
Synopsis- Fashion Designer Masaba Gupta straddles the worlds of fashion and family while making a foray back into the dating world.
Latest Update- The shooting for the 2nd season has already wrapped up so the show might drop soon. The news was shared by Masaba herself who wrote-
“42 days, Lots of laughs, tears, anxieties, pure happiness, deep tiredness later it’s a wrap on season 2. Three cheers to the incredible cast, crew, and everyone who was a part of this! See you on your Netflix screens soonish!”
About Season 1
| Streaming on- Netflix India | IMDb Rating-6.7/10 |
| Starring-Masaba Gupta, Neena Gupta, and others | Seasons-1 as of now |
| Episodes-6 | Runtime-25to 32 minutes |
| Original Release-28 August 2020 to present | Why watch- Watch for Masaba playing herself and the bond between real-life mother-daughter Masaba and Neena Gupta. |
6. The Family Man Season 3
Synopsis- Srikant Tiwari is a middle-class man who also serves as a world-class spy while trying to balance his familial responsibilities with those at the highly secretive special cell of the National Intelligence Agency.
Latest Update- The 3rd season is coming back with the same lead cast by the end of 2022. The end of season 2 gave a hint about the connection with China and the Covid pandemic, which might be the central point of the upcoming season.
About Seasons 1 & 2
| Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video | IMDb Rating-8.8/10 |
| Starring- Manoj Vajpayee, Sharib Hashmi, and others | Seasons-2 as of now |
| Episodes-19 | Runtime-33 to 60 minutes |
| Original Release- 20 Sep 2019 to present | Why watch- Brilliant performance by Manoj Vajpayee and an engaging plot. |
7. Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives Season 2
Synopsis- Cameras follow the banter and bonding between 4 fun-loving women from Bollywood’s inner circle as they juggle professions, family, and friendship.
Latest Update- The filming for the second season has begun. Karan Johar shared a video captioned- “Our favorite Bollywood wives are more fabulous than ever. Fabulous lives of Bollywood wives Season 2 is now filming!”
About Season 1
| Streaming on- Netflix India | IMDb Rating-4.6/10 |
| Starring-Neelam Kothari, Maheep Kapoor, Seema Khan, and Bhavana Pandey | Seasons-1 as of now |
| Episodes-8 | Runtime-30 to 44 minutes |
| Original Release-27 November 2020 to present | Why watch- If you want a peek into the lives of Bollywood stars lives. |
8. Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega Season 2
Synopsis- Cousins, Sunny and Rocky, along with their school dropout friends, run a wildly successful phishing scam from the remote village of Jamtara in Jharkhand. Things go awry when the scam gets ousted in the new report.
Latest Update- The filming of the Jamatara Season 2 has already begun but it was halted because of a pandemic. The series is expected to drop in 2nd half of 2022.
About Season 1
| Streaming on- Netflix India | IMDb Rating-7.3/10 |
| Starring- Amit Sial, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and others | Seasons-1 as of now |
| Episodes-10 | Runtime- 23 to 49 minutes |
| Original Release-10 January 2020 to present | Why watch- Tightly written plot and layered narrative. |
9. Panchayat Season 2
Synopsis- An engineering graduate, Abhishek is unable to find a job of his caliber. So, he ends up working for a panchayat in a remote Indian village and deals with several mundane challenges.
Latest Update- The series is expected to be out in the first half of 2022 itself.
About Season 1
| Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar | IMDb Rating-8.8/10 |
| Starring- Jitendra Kumar, Abhishek Tripathi, and others | Seasons-1 as of now |
| Episodes-8 | Runtime-20-40 minutes |
| Original Release- 3 April 2020 to present | Why watch- Slice of life comedy with good performances |
10. Four More Shots Please Season 3
Synopsis- Four unapologetically flawed women live, love, blunder, and discover what makes them tick through friendship and tequila in millennial Mumbai.
Latest Update- The show’s season 3 was expected to come out last year itself but pandemic delayed it. Now the show is back on track and is expected to launch this year by May or June.
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About Seasons 1 & 2
| Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video | IMDb Rating-6.4/10 |
| Starring- Sayani G, Bani J, Kirti Kulhari, and Maanvi Gagroo | Seasons-2 as of now |
| Episodes-20 | Runtime- 28 to 35 minutes |
| Original Release-25 Jan 2019 to present | Why watch- Girl bonding at its best. |
11. Decoupled Season 2
Synopsis- A misanthropic writer and start-up founder wife juggle their divorce with the absurdities and annoyances of life in their affluent world.
Latest Update- The first season ended on a cliffhanger which is a major indication of the series being renewed for season 2.
About Season 1
| Streaming on- Netflix India | IMDb Rating-8.1/10 |
| Starring- R. Madhavan, Surveen Chawla, and others | Seasons-1 as of now |
| Episodes-8 | Runtime- 26 to 36 minutes |
| Original Release- 17 Dec 2021 to present | Why watch- Quirks of modern marriages and separation being redefined. Maddy is at his best. |
12. She Season 2
Synopsis- A timid Mumbai constable while working on an undercover assignment realizes her true potential when she starts treading the road to empowerment.
Latest Update- The show is expected to release in the first quarter of 2022.
About Season 1
| Streaming on- Netflix India | IMDb Rating-6.5/10 |
| Starring-Aaditi Pohankar, Vijay Varma, and others | Seasons-1 as of now |
| Episodes-7 | Runtime-30 to 43 minutes |
| Original Release-20 Mar 2020 to present | Why watch- Gripping plot and good performances |
So these are some of the most popular shows that will be back with new seasons this year. Which one is your favorite? Drop the names in the comments section below.
