Indian web shows have offered a strong mix of crime, romance, family stories and real-life inspiration this year. From the mystery of Shaque: Trust No One and the emotional world of Kohrra Season 2 to the warm humour of Gullak Season 5, these shows stand out for very different reasons.
15 Best Indian Web Shows of 2026
1. Shaque: Trust No One (Netflix)
A mother who has spent years living with the disappearance of her newborn daughter suddenly receives photographs suggesting the child may still be alive. The unexpected clue gives her new hope, but it also makes her question whether someone close to her has known more than they admitted. The mystery becomes increasingly personal as trust begins breaking down.
2. Chumbak (Netflix)
Five families sharing a Mumbai row-house slowly become involved in almost every part of one another’s lives. Meals, arguments, celebrations and everyday problems bring the neighbours closer until their bond begins feeling more like family than friendship. The series finds warmth and humour in the messy reality of living together as a community.
3. #Love (Netflix)
Dating-app founders Tara and Matthew disagree on a basic question: does lasting love come from compatibility or chemistry? To prove their opposite theories, they enter a 60-day dating experiment with clear rules and expectations. The plan becomes much harder once genuine feelings refuse to behave like data.
4. Dupahiya Season 2 (Prime Video)
Dhadakpur lands in another round of confusion after Banwari’s land is selected for a mobile tower and villagers begin connecting every new problem to it. At the same time, Bhugol becomes an online celebrity, Roshni concentrates on her exams and Inspector Mithlesh notices signs of a possible scam. The season turns village misunderstandings into another funny mix of chaos and suspicion.
5. Musafir Cafe (Netflix)
Three strangers living across Bhopal and Mussoorie are each dealing with disappointment and uncertainty about where life should take them next. Their separate journeys slowly begin crossing through new relationships, chance encounters and difficult decisions. The eight-episode drama shows how meeting the right person at the right moment can change an unexpected part of life.
6. Kohrra Season 2 (Netflix)
ASI Amarpal Garundi arrives in Dalerpura and joins Dhanwant Kaur to investigate the murder of a woman found inside her brother’s barn. Several people come under suspicion, including her husband, while questioning the family exposes resentment and secrets hidden beneath ordinary village life. The investigation becomes even heavier because both officers are carrying unresolved emotional pain of their own.
7. Gullak Season 5 (SonyLIV)
The Mishra family returns with each member dealing with a different change in life. Annu wrestles with ambition, Aman comes back to college with secrets, Shanti unexpectedly finds online popularity and Santosh decides the house needs some modern upgrades. Their everyday problems once again create the relatable humour and middle-class warmth the family is known for.
8. Second Love (JioHotstar)
Twelve people in their thirties move into a shared villa after divorce, heartbreak or relationships that did not work out. Through conversations, activities and time spent together, they get another chance to understand trust and emotional connection. Hosted by Ramya Krishnan, the Tamil reality series asks whether people hurt by love are ready to try again.
9. Matka King (Prime Video)
An ambitious man starts with almost nothing and gradually builds a powerful gambling empire in old Bombay. Money and influence take him higher, but his success also brings ruthless enemies and growing problems in his personal life. The crime drama looks at how ambition can become dangerous when power begins demanding a bigger price.
10. Thadayam (ZEE5)
SI Adhiyaman investigates a series of ritual-style murders taking place across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Similar patterns suggest the killings are connected, but every clue opens another layer of secrets and dangerous motives. The suspense grows around one central question: what is really driving these murders?
11. Made in India: A Titan Story (Amazon MX Player)
Xerxes Desai dreams of building an Indian watch company strong enough to compete without depending on foreign brands. With support from JRD Tata, he pushes through resistance and uncertainty to turn that belief into Titan. The series focuses on the persistence, leadership and conviction behind the creation of one of India’s most recognised consumer brands.
12. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web (Netflix)
A Mumbai Customs officer heads a specialised team trying to dismantle an international smuggling network operating through airports. Their missions reveal criminals protected by powerful connections, shifting loyalties and weaknesses within the system itself. The series combines investigation and high-risk operations with the constant problem of deciding who can actually be trusted.
13. Chiraiya (JioHotstar)
Kamlesh faces a painful decision after learning that her sister-in-law is being abused in her marriage. Helping her could bring justice, but speaking out also threatens to create conflict and shame for the entire family. The drama examines how patriarchy and social pressure can force women to choose between protecting family reputation and doing what is right.
14. Maamla Legal Hai Season 2 (Netflix)
The lawyers of Patparganj return to a courtroom where strange cases are only one part of the confusion. Sting operations, political battles, hidden relationships and personal rivalries create fresh trouble for the already unpredictable team. Season 2 continues mixing legal satire with the everyday madness surrounding the district court.
15. Pritam and Pedro (JioHotstar)
Old-school police officer Pedro is forced to partner with young hacker Pritam after the chief minister’s son is digitally kidnapped. Their methods could not be more different, but the case leads them towards a dangerous cybercriminal and forces them to find a way to work together. Crime, technology and humour make their clashing partnership the heart of the investigation.
These Indian web shows stand out by bringing fresh characters, strong mysteries, relatable emotions and entertaining stories across very different genres.