If you're craving some high-stakes drama and intense espionage stories, here are some thrilling Indian web series to add to your watchlist:
Special Ops (Disney+Hotstar) Special Ops is a gripping espionage series inspired by real terror attacks in India, spanning nearly two decades, including the harrowing Mumbai 26/11 incidents. The show features a stellar cast led by Kay Kay Menon.
The Night Manager (Disney+Hotstar): An Indian adaptation of the British series, featuring Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur, where a night manager gets entangled with dangerous criminals while seeking justice for an exploited underage girl.
MUKHBIR – The Story of a Spy (ZEE5): Inspired by real events, this show follows an Indian secret agent infiltrating Pakistan to prevent a potential attack on India.
The Family Man (Amazon Prime Video): Manoj Bajpayee stars as Srikant Tiwari, a spy juggling his action-packed career with family life at the National Investigation Agency.
Bard of Blood (Netflix): This espionage series follows Kabir Anand, an ex-RAW agent, on a covert mission in Balochistan, where he faces his past demons.
Kathmandu Connection (Sony LIV): Amidst the backdrop of the 1993 Mumbai Blast, an officer is murdered, a hotelier is kidnapped, and a reporter is stalked, unravelling a complex web of intrigue.
Tanaav (Sony LIV): Adapted from the Israeli series Fauda, this gripping drama explores themes of love, loss, betrayal, and revenge within the Indian Special Forces' pursuit of a dreaded terrorist in Kashmir.
Crackdown (Jio Cinema): RAW agents RP, Zorawar, and Divya race against time to thwart a deadly hijack plot and save innocent lives in a high-stakes mission.