14 Hidden Gems on Netflix India that you might have missed

Some shows that got cancelled but left their mark.

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Netflix India is one of the most popular OTT Streaming platforms in the country. The OTT giant features a huge amount of content every month. Whether it is shows or movies, global or regional, you will find loads of new content every day. While this has led to some massive global successes like Squid Game, Stranger Things, The Crown, and more, there are some shows which could not attract audiences when they were launched and so got canceled. But these shows have good storylines and decent performances which makes them worth one’s while. Check out some hidden gems right here.  

1. The OA

About the show: Having gone missing seven years ago, the previously blind Prairie returns home, now in her twenties with her sight restored. While many believe she is a miracle, others worry that she could be dangerous.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 7.8/10
  • Starring- Brit Marling, Jason Issacs, and others
  • Seasons- 2
  • Episodes- 16
  • Runtime- 1 hour
  • Language- English

2. Friends from College

About the show: Twenty years after graduation, a tight-knit group of college friends reconnect and discover that love hasn’t gotten easier with age.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 6.9/10
  • Starring- Fred Savage, Keegan Michael Key, and others
  • Seasons- 2
  • Episodes- 16
  • Runtime- 30 minutes
  • Language- English

3. Safe

About the show: After his teenage daughter goes missing, a widowed surgeon begins uncovering the dark secrets of the people closest to him.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 7.2/10
  • Starring- Michael C Hall, Amy James Kelly, and others
  • Seasons- 1
  • Episodes- 8
  • Runtime- 5 hours 56 minutes (total)
  • Language- English

4. Everything Sucks!

About the show: In 1990s Oregon, members of a high school A/V club clash with the drama club.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 7.5/10
  • Starring- Jahi Di Ailo Winston, Peyton Kennedy, and others
  • Seasons- 1
  • Episodes- 10
  • Runtime- 30 minutes
  • Language- English

5. Derry Girls

About the show: The personal exploits of a 16-year-old girl and her family and friends during the troubles in the early 1990s.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 8.5/10
  • Starring- Saoirse Monica, Louisa Harland, and others
  • Seasons- 3
  • Episodes- 19
  • Runtime- 30 minutes
  • Language- English

6. Sense8

About the show: A group of people around the world are suddenly linked mentally, and must find a way to survive being hunted by those who see them as a threat to the world’s order.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 8.2/10
  • Starring- Bae Doona, Jamie Clayton, and others
  • Seasons- 2
  • Episodes- 24
  • Runtime- 1 hour
  • Language- English

7. Happy

About the show: An injured hitman befriends his kidnapped daughter’s imaginary friend; a perky blue flying unicorn.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 8.1/10
  • Starring- Christopher Meloni, Ritchie Coster, and others
  • Seasons- 2
  • Episodes- 18
  • Runtime- 1 hour
  • Language- English

8. Godless

About the show: In the 1880s American West, murderous outlaw gang leader Frank Griffin hunts for ex-protégé Roy Goode. Frank’s chase leads him to La Belle, New Mexico- a town inhabited by after a mining disaster almost entirely by women.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 8.2/10
  • Starring- Michelle Dockery, Jeff Daniels, and others
  • Seasons- 1
  • Episodes- 7
  • Runtime- 7 hours 32 minutes
  • Language- English

9. Brand New Cherry Flavor

About the show: Lisa Nova, an aspiring film director in the sun-drenched but seamy world of 1990 Los Angeles, embarks on a mind-altering journey of supernatural revenge that gets nightmarishly out of control.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 7.1/10
  • Starring- Rosa Salazar, Catherine Keener, and others
  • Seasons- 1
  • Episodes- 8
  • Runtime- 5 hours 42 minutes
  • Language- English

10. Living with yourself

About the show: A man who is burned out on life and love undergoes a mysterious treatment, only to discover that he has been replaced by a better version of himself.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 7.2/10
  • Starring- Paul Rudd, Aisling Bea, and others
  • Seasons- 1
  • Episodes- 8
  • Runtime- 26 minutes
  • Language- English

11. GLOW

About the show: A look at the personal and professional lives of a group of women who perform for a wrestling organization in Los Angeles during the 1980s.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 8/10
  • Starring- Alison Brie, Marc Maron, and others
  • Seasons- 3
  • Episodes- 30
  • Runtime- 35 minutes
  • Language- English

12. Wormwood

About the show: In 1953, Army scientist Frank Olson takes a fatal plunge from a hotel window. In 1975, a bombshell report ties his death to a top-secret experiment.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 7/10
  • Starring- Christian Camarago, Peter Sarsgaard, and others
  • Seasons- 1
  • Episodes- 6
  • Runtime- 4 hours 1 minute
  • Language- English

13. Anne with an E

About the show: In the late 19th century, the life of Anne, a young and bright orphan undergoes a dramatic shift when she is adopted by a brother-sister duo.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 8.7/10
  • Starring- Amybeth McNully, Lucas Jade Zumann, and others
  • Seasons- 3
  • Episodes- 27
  • Runtime- 1 hour
  • Language-English

14. Blown Away

About the show: A group of artisans from across North America compete in a glass-blowing competition for a residency at the Corning Museum of Glass.

  • Streaming on- Netflix India
  • IMDb Rating- 7.2/10
  • Starring- Deborah Czeresko, Katherine Gray, and others
  • Seasons- 4
  • Episodes- 34
  • Runtime- 23 minutes
  • Language- English

So, these are some shows that you might have missed out on Netflix. Which ones do you feel like streaming? Let us know in the comments section below.

Shivangi AgarwalShivangi Agarwal
Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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