2025 has been a massive year for Indian web shows, with crime thrillers, political dramas, and small-town stories ruling OTT platforms. From high-stakes espionage to intense courtroom battles and gripping rural politics, these shows kept audiences hooked week after week. Here are the 10 most popular web shows of 2025 that truly dominated conversations and binge lists.
1. The Family Man: Season 3 (Amazon Prime Video, IMDb: 8.7)
Srikant Tiwari returns while struggling harder than ever to balance family life with dangerous undercover missions. As new national threats emerge, his moral limits, emotional strength, and loyalty are pushed to the edge. This season raises the stakes with intense action, sharp humour, and deeply personal conflicts.
2. The Ba***ds of Bollywood (NA, IMDb: 7.6)
This sharp and witty series explores the hidden chaos of Bollywood through the eyes of outsiders chasing fame. As ambition, ego, and power games collide, the glamorous world slowly reveals its darker, messier side. Created by Aryan Khan, the show offers a bold and honest look at what it really takes to survive in the film industry.
3. Maharani: Season 4 (SonyLIV, IMDb: 7.9)
Rani Bharti faces her toughest political battles yet as power struggles, betrayals, and rising opposition threaten her leadership. The season dives deeper into caste politics, corruption, and survival in a ruthless system. Maharani Season 4 continues her journey from an underestimated leader to a formidable political force.
4. Black Warrant (Netflix, IMDb: 7.9)
Set inside Delhi’s Tihar Jail, Black Warrant exposes the brutal reality of prison life through the eyes of a young jailer. As corruption, power games, and moral dilemmas unfold, staying honest becomes a daily battle. This raw crime drama questions justice, reform, and human survival.
5. Paatal Lok: Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video, IMDb: 8.2)
The gritty crime saga returns with a darker case that drags an honest cop deeper into corruption and brutality. Every clue reveals dangerous power games and tests his moral limits. Season 2 intensifies the realism, violence, and political commentary that made the series iconic.
6. Mandala Murders (Netflix, IMDb: 6.5)
Two investigators chase ritualistic killings linked to an ancient cult in the eerie town of Charandaspur. As forgotten myths and political secrets surface, the case turns deeply personal. This slow-burn thriller blends fear, symbolism, and shocking revelations.
7. Special OPS: Season 2 (JioHotstar, IMDb: 8.6)
RAW officer Himmat Singh returns to face a new age threat powered by cyber warfare and AI. As digital attacks endanger national security, his team races against time across borders. This season delivers high-tech espionage, emotional stakes, and intense action.
8. Criminal Justice: A Family Matter (JioHotstar, IMDb: 7.7)
Lawyer Madhav Mishra takes on a heartbreaking murder case involving a family torn apart by secrets. As courtroom battles unfold, the line between guilt and innocence blurs. This season combines emotional depth with gripping legal suspense.
9. Panchayat: Season 4 (Amazon Prime Video, IMDb: 9.0)
The beloved rural drama returns with village elections taking center stage. Power struggles, friendships, and politics collide as Phulera faces change once again. Season 4 retains its charm with humour, warmth, and relatable storytelling.
10. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (Netflix, IMDb: 7.5)
Set in early 2000s Bengal, IPS officer Arjun Maitra battles criminals, political pressure, and deep-rooted corruption. Every case tests his courage and values in a dangerous system. This gritty cop drama delivers intensity, realism, and powerful performances.
So, which one is your favourite!