We are all set to catch up on the masterpieces this new year would bring to the frontline. But we can’t deny how starry 2022 has been in regard to some classic web series. 2022 has been a wholesome blend of ‘love’ ‘romance’ ‘drama’ ‘comedy’ ‘thriller’ and gruesome ‘whodunits’. What also has been an outright ‘grand’ is 2022 has been the ‘OTT debut year’ for so many head honchos of Bollywood, including Ajay Devgn and Madhuri Dixit.
Owing to that, we at IWMBuzz have categorically picked up 12 must-watch 2022 web series for you, scroll beneath and get your lists checked-
Rocket Boys – Sony LIV
Two forerunners, Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai, of the Atomic Research Unit and the Indian nuclear programme, are the aspects of the contemporaneous television series Rocket Boys. Their discoveries are integral to the story. It also illustrates how they immersed crucial thirty years in constructing one of India’s most well-known innovations, which is still one of India’s iconic endeavours.
Panchayat S2 – Amazon Prime
The season of Panchayat is available on Amazon Prime. It’s one of the must-watch show on the forefront. However, before heading onto this comic plot’s second engaging season, you must follow it up only after watching season 1. Currently, it is one of the top-most series to watch on your 16:9 screens. Don’t miss it!
Delhi Crime 2 – Netflix
The nail-biting crime drama series is definitely a must-watch. The first season tails on the gruesome 2012 Delhi Gang Rape case. While the second series spins on a series of murders. An absolute gem to watch on Netflix, led out by Shefali Shah with her best.
Tanaav – Sony LIV
The Sudhir Mishra-directed film Tanaav is making a ruckus amongst the buffs! The series, which is racked up by Applause Entertainment, is streaming on Sony LIV. Although it has a Special Covert Ops Unit plotline, it is an Indian rendition of the Israeli television series Fauda. To experience a spine-tingling exhilaration, you need to binge on this one!
Breathe Into The Shadows Season 2 – Amazon Prime
Breathe: Into the Shadows 2 aims to recapture the mystery and gloom that characterised the first season. It picks up right where it left off, which is what I find most intriguing. The second season turns the tables on what we saw in the first season with its captivating characters, incidents, and plot. But this time, there are a lot more revelations and a maddening riddle to latch on to.
Pitchers Season 2 – Zee5
Pitchers S2 is a must-watch for all aspiring entrepreneurs all across the country. The show unveils the good and bad behind the entrepreneurial dreams that we believe to be extremely ‘smooth’. Pitchers S2, by TVF, brings the realm to the world, with more fresh outlooks to the plotline.
Aparhan Season 2 – Zee5
Rudra Shrivastava, a rowdy cop who has returned to chase Bikram Bahadur Shah on the Siberian streets, is the focus of Katega Dobara. Rudra’s ambiguous past-present and delirious deviations further enthral the audience in the programme. The series and Rudra the character benefit the most from his unwavering love for his weed drug addict wife Ranjana, played by Nidhi Singh.
Maharani 2 – Sony LIV
The brilliant political drama series is back with a season 2. Huma Qureshi taking it up on her shoulders churned a gritty performance aboard. What’s more compelling is the makers didn’t lose on the strings that it left in season 1. If you haven’t yet witnessed this masterpiece, Sony Liv is the place.
Rudra: The Edge of Darkness – Disney+ Hotstar
Rudra, a psychological thriller, is currently playing on Disney+ Hotstar. The plot centres on him pursuing sly felons as part of his official duties. The show marked a stellar OTT debut for Ajay Devgn.
The Fame Game – Netflix
A must-watch if you are a Madhuri Dixit fan! The Dhak Dhak girl made her efficient debut on the OTT with this grand full of mystery series. Madhuri portrayed the role of Anamika Anand, a well-known who mysteriously vanishes. While the hunt for her goes on, the show unveils the side effects of stardom and fame.
Khakee: The Bihar Chapter – Netflix
Khakee: The Bihar Chapter is a crime drama. The series spins on the book Bihar Diaries, written by Amit Lodha, the infamous IPS officer. Neeraj Pandey, the popular national award-winning actor played the lead role in the series. The screenplay was also written by Neeraj Pandey. The web series centres on a morally upstanding and just police officer who must handle a catastrophic case while insinuating rampant corruption. Neeraj Pandey and the spinoff of the book, which was suitably made for the Limelight, are two reasons to binge-watch this series.
Dharavi Bank – MX Player
The series, directed by Samit Kakkad, features Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Sonali Kulkarni, and other notable actors in pivotal roles. The series, which is set in Dharavi, one of the biggest slums in Asia, successfully combines strong visuals with a believable location and its inhabitants. It’s a comprehensive revenge crime drama that centres on an irrational, urgent manhunt.