2025 has been an incredible year for anyone who loves watching shows at home. Indian OTT platforms have released a huge variety of content, making sure there is something for every type of viewer. We saw
the highly anticipated return of fan-favourites like The Family Man and Panchayat, which lived up to the massive hype. At the same time, bold new series like The Ba***ds of Bollywood and Black Warrant introduced us to fresh stories and talented new filmmakers. From intense crime thrillers and historical dramas to light-hearted comedies and supernatural mysteries, the quality of storytelling has reached a new level. Here are the 10 standout shows that defined Indian streaming in 2025 and kept audiences hooked from start to finish!
The Ba***ds of Bollywood
Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood,’ made waves upon its release. The seven-episode series serves as a sharp meta-commentary on the Hindi film industry, seamlessly blending humour, drama, and ‘insider’ industry gossip. The story follows Aasmaan Singh (played by Lakshya), who is thrust into the limelight after his debut film becomes a massive box-office hit. However, Aasmaan’s success introduces him to a darker side of stardom, where he must navigate predatory contracts, cutthroat professional rivalries and more.
Panchayat Season 4
The fourth season of the comedy drama series Panchayat picks up from the season 3 cliffhanger, with Phulera reeling from the mystery of who ordered the hit on Pradhan Ji. Amidst the chaos, the panchayat elections approach, pitting Manju Devi against Kranti Devi in a fierce political battle. As both parties go to great lengths to secure a win, the village becomes a stage for high-stakes drama. Meanwhile, Abhishek struggles to balance this turmoil with his CAT exam aspirations, even as his relationship with Rinki begins to blossom.
Paatal Lok Season 2
The landscape changes from the crime-stricken Delhi NCR to a volatile Nagaland. Hathiram and Ansari have been assigned to investigate a high-stakes case involving the assassination of a prominent Northeast politician. As Hathi Ram digs into ‘Paatal Lok,’ he finds himself caught between powerful bureaucrats and a complex web of local insurgents. This series starring Jaideep Ahlawat is a must-watch!
The Family Man Season 3
Season 3 of The Family Man raises the stakes to a fever pitch as Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee) is thrust into a geopolitical crisis in Northeast India. The mission turns deeply personal after a tragic assassination leaves Srikant’s mentor dead and Srikant himself framed as the prime suspect. While on the run to clear his name, he must outmanoeuvre a formidable new nemesis, Rukma (Jaideep Ahlawat), and the calculating Meera (Nimrat Kaur). Against a volatile backdrop of local rebel factions and shifting border dynamics, Srikant faces his most desperate hour yet- balancing national security with the survival of his own family.
The Royals
Starring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar, The Royals is a comedy-drama set in present-day India. The story centres on the Royal Singhs of Morpur, an aristocratic family grappling with modern-day financial struggles. To save their legacy, the young successor must team up with a savvy hospitality entrepreneur to turn their decaying ancestral palace into a world-class luxury resort. Along the way, the journey unearths long-buried family secrets, tests strained dynamics, and sparks unexpected budding romances.
Black Warrant
Set in the early 1980s, ‘Black Warrant’ paints a brutal and unvarnished picture of the Indian prison system through the eyes of Sunil Gupta (Zahan Kapoor), a rookie jailer at Delhi’s notorious Tihar Jail. Navigating a landscape drenched in systemic corruption, violent gang wars, and blatant injustice, the idealistic Sunil is pushed to fight for desperate reforms. The series blends gritty realism with historical intrigue as Sunil encounters infamous inmates like the ‘Serpent’ Charles Sobhraj and the notorious duo Ranga-Billa, ultimately exploring the high cost of maintaining one’s humanity within the walls of Asia’s largest prison.
Khauf
Seeking a fresh start after a brutal assault in her hometown of Gwalior, Madhu (Monika Panwar) moves to Delhi and finds shelter in the Pragati Working Women’s Hostel. However, her hopes for safety are quickly shattered when she is assigned Room 333—a space with a violent history and a lingering sinister presence. As supernatural occurrences escalate, Madhu realizes that the walls of the hostel offer no refuge, as the city outside proves just as scary as the mysterious entity within.
Special Ops Season 2
Special Ops 2 sees Himmat Singh (Kay Kay Menon) facing an unfamiliar breed of foes who utilize cyber-warfare and economic sabotage as their primary weapons. To prevent a national catastrophe, Himmat must adapt quickly to this digital front while simultaneously navigating treacherous internal politics and the looming threat of a mole operating from within. Against a faceless enemy that leaves no physical trace, the mission becomes his most complex and personal challenge yet.
