Mumbai: IMDb has unveiled its list of the most popular Indian web series from 2016 to 2026, featuring 11 acclaimed titles that have captivated audiences across genres. From crime thrillers and courtroom dramas to inspiring stories of friendship and ambition, the list highlights the series that left a lasting impact on viewers over the past decade, along with the OTT platforms where they are currently available.
The list begins with TVF Pitchers (2016), which holds an IMDb rating of 9.0. The series follows four friends who quit their corporate jobs to build a startup while navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. It is available to stream on ZEE5.
Released in 2017, Inside Edge earned an IMDb rating of 7.9. Set against the backdrop of professional cricket, the series explores match-fixing, politics, and the business behind the sport. It is streaming on Prime Video.
In 2018, Sacred Games became one of India’s most talked-about web series with an IMDb rating of 8.5. Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Saif Ali Khan, the crime thriller revolves around Mumbai’s underworld and a police investigation. It is available on Netflix.
Sacred Games Season 2 followed in 2019 with an IMDb rating of 7.9. The sequel continues the mystery from the first season while introducing new characters and revelations. It is also streaming on Netflix.
One of the highest-rated entries on the list is Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020), which boasts an IMDb rating of 9.2. Directed by Hansal Mehta and starring Pratik Gandhi, the financial drama is based on the infamous stock market scam and is available on SonyLIV.
Released in 2021, Aspirants received an IMDb rating of 9.1. The coming-of-age drama follows three UPSC aspirants as they navigate friendship, ambition, and the pressures of competitive exams. The series can be watched on Prime Video.
Criminal Justice was IMDb’s 2022 pick with a rating of 7.8. The legal crime drama explores police investigations and courtroom battles through gripping cases. It is available on JioHotstar.
Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi’s Farzi represented 2023 with an IMDb rating of 8.3. The crime thriller revolves around counterfeit currency and the dangerous consequences that follow. It is streaming on Prime Video.
For 2024, IMDb selected Mirzapur Season 3, which carries a rating of 6.4. The latest chapter continues the intense power struggle between Guddu Pandit and Kaleen Bhaiya and is available on Prime Video.
Aryan Khan’s directorial series The Bads of Bollywood secured the 2025 spot with an IMDb rating of 7.5. The drama explores the glamour, politics, and behind-the-scenes world of the Hindi film industry and is streaming on Netflix.
Completing the list is Pritam & Pedro (2026), which has an IMDb rating of 7.7. Blending comedy with thriller elements, the series offers a unique mix of humour and suspense and is currently available on JioHotstar.
