Bollywood Actor Shahid Kapoor made his OTT debut with Raj and DK’s new web series Farzi. The highly engaging thriller was released on Amazon Prime Video on February 10, 2023. The show has been receiving positive feedback from viewers and critics alike and has become an instant hit everywhere. While Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi have raised the bar with strong performances, the intriguing plot adds to the mix and keeps you hooked. The show is trending on social media platforms and has an IMDb rating of 8.6/10 at the moment.
In case you have watched and loved Farzi and are looking for more such web series, you just might be in luck. Here is a list of 16 other shows streaming on OTT that you might like if you loved Farzi.
1. Rudra: The Edge of Darkness
About the show: In the crime-ridden streets of Mumbai, journeying through the maze of psychopathic minds is brilliant super cop Rudra Veer Singh.
- Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- IMDb Rating- 6.7/10
- Starring- Ajay Devgn, Esha Deol, and others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 6
- Runtime- 53 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- The show is brimming with thrill and characterized by quirky and strong performances.
2. Scam 1992
About the show: Set in the 1980s and 90s Bombay, it follows the life of Harshad Mehta, a stockbroker who took the stock market to dizzying heights and his catastrophic downfall.
- Streaming on- SonyLIV
- IMDb Rating- 9.3/10
- Starring- Pratik Gandhi, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 10
- Runtime- 54 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- The show has a well-told narration based on facts and how things were in that timeline.
3. Jamtara
About the show: A group of small-town young men runs a lucrative phishing operation until a corrupt politician wants in on their scheme- and a cop wants to fight it.
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- IMDb Rating- 7.3/10
- Starring- Monika Panwar, Sparsh Shrivastava, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 18
- Runtime- 29 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- A fast-paced storyline as politics merges with fraud while a bunch of youngsters is out to make a quick buck.
4. Human
About the show: An emotional drama about the underbelly of human drug testing and the world of medical scams.
- Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- IMDb Rating- 7.9/10
- Starring- Kirti Kulhari, Shefali Shah, and others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 10
- Runtime- 45 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- The series is underappreciated but deserves all the attention it can get.
5. Inside Edge
About the show: The Mumbai Mavericks are playing their 6th season in the power play league, the preliminary rounds are going well, but when the team gets a new owner, the climate in the team changed, and greed and fame come to the fore.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 7.9/10
- Starring- Tanuj Virwani, Sayani Gupta, and others
- Seasons- 3
- Episodes- 30
- Runtime- 45 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- The show explores the intersection of cricket, business, and politics and the various power struggles and corruption that exist within the world of professional cricket.
6. Delhi Crime
About the show: Based on the Nirbhaya case, Delhi Crime follows the Delhi Police investigation into the finding of the men who perpetrated this crime.
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- IMDb Rating- 8.5/10
- Starring- Shefali Shah, Rasika Duggal, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 12
- Runtime- 50 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- It is a political thriller that is gripping to watch if you are a binge-watcher of this genre.
7. Tandav
About the show: Samar kills his father, Prime Minister Devki Nandan Singh to gain more power. However, he must make his moves carefully lest his secret spills out to the public.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 4.6/10
- Starring- Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, and others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 9
- Runtime- 30 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- If you are a political junkie, Tandav can be the one for you. It gives an insight into the power dynamics and struggles to have control.
8. Apharan
About the show: Rudra, a senior police inspector is set on a mission to catch a wanted criminal with his personal life at stake.
- Streaming on- Zee5
- IMDb Rating- 8.3/10
- Starring- Arunoday Singh, Nidhi Singh, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 23
- Runtime- 45 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- The web series is popular for its portrayal of politics, crime, and social issues that plague rural parts of India.
9. Paatal Lok
About the show: A struggling cop lands upon the case of his life when someone tries to murder a prime-time journalist. As the investigation furthers, the shocking alleys of the netherworld await him.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 8/10
- Starring- Jaideep Ahlawat, Neeraj Kabi, and others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 9
- Runtime- 44 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- The show touches upon aspects of India’s justice system, caste system, the dark underbelly, and political corruption as it shows the journey of this cop.
10. City of Dreams
About the show: Multiple lives intersect after an assassination attempt on Mumbai’s most polarizing political figure.
- Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- IMDb Rating- 7.7/10
- Starring- Priya Bapat, Eijaz Khan, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 20
- Runtime- 40 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- The series depicts the political scenario in raw form while maintaining a certain level of drama and suspense as the plot carries on.
11. The Family Man
About the show: A working man from the National Investigation Agency tries to protect the nation from terrorism, but he also needs to keep his family safe from his secret job.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 8.7/10
- Starring- Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes-19
- Runtime- 45 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- This one is not only similar to Farzi, also its characters have been spotted in Farzi season 1 confirming the future crossover of Farzi and The Family Man. Raj and DK are all set to have their own universe.
12. Code M
About the show: Major Monica Mehra gets involved in an investigation relating to a vigilante outfit and ends up realizing that the key to the mystery lies in her past which has haunted her since her childhood.
- Streaming on- Alt Balaji, Voot, Jio Cinema & Zee5
- IMDb Rating- 7.5/10
- Starring- Jennifer Winget, Tanuj Virwani, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 16
- Runtime-24 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Watch it for twists and turns that never stop and the chemistry between Jennifer Winget and Tanuj Virwani.
13. Bard of Blood
About the show: Political espionage thriller based on Bard of Blood by Bilal Siddiqui.
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- IMDb Rating- 6.8/10
- Starring- Emraan Hashmi, Abhi Brar, and others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 7
- Runtime- 45 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- A competent and well-paced espionage thriller that is nationalistic in nature.
14. Special Ops
About the show: Himmat Singh leads a task force searching for the mastermind behind several terrorist attacks.
- Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- IMDb Rating- 8.6/10
- Starring- Kay Kay Menon, Karan Tacker, and others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 8
- Runtime-49 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Solid performances and an intense Kay Kay Menon.
15. Mumbai Diaries 26/11
About the show: Doctors, nurses, first responders, and other hospital staff personnel deal with a crisis of immense magnitude in Mumbai.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 8.7/10
- Starring- Mohit Raina, Konkana Sen Sharma, and others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 8
- Runtime-36-50 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- It is one of the few medical dramas with a gripping storyline and riveting performances.
16. Mirzapur
About the show: A shocking incident at a wedding procession ignites a series of events entangling the lives of two families in the lawless city of Mirzapur.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 8.5/10
- Starring- Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 20
- Runtime-1 hour
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Watch it if you are a fan of gangster drama involving families.
