Limited episodes drama with action packed story line and stunning performances is what we say can be the definition of a Web Series. And fortunately, with such diverse platforms online, we can watch content-rich shows at any point of time and anywhere possible.
One such platform is ‘Sony LIV’ where you can find diverse web-series with genres ranging from comedy, drama, romance to horror and thriller. This alternative source of entertainment is definitely more thrilling and exciting than the TV serials which are long forgotten by the young audience who are intelligent and expect the content to be real, powerful, and intelligent as well.
Following are the Hindi and English web series that will keep you hooked and are totally binge watch worthy –
Hindi Web Series on Sony LIV –
JL50
Director – Shailender Vyas
Cast – Abhay Deol, Pankaj Kapoor, Ritika Anand, Piyush Mishra, Rajesh Sharma
JL50 is a sci-fi thriller that revolves around a plane which took of 35 years back but crashes a week back in West Bengal. Shantanu (Abhay Deol) who is a CBI officer is called to investigate this plane crash and decode the mystery which has been hidden for 35 years.
With power-packed performances from the cast and exceptional cinematography, this desi sci-fi thriller will surely keep you hooked till the end. Unexpected twists and turns along with a story that you may have not witnessed before; this thriller series is surely binge-worthy!
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Scam 1992
Director – Hansal Mehta
Cast – Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sharib Hashmi, Pratik Gandhi, Anjali Barot, Hemant Khar, Chirag Vohra, K.K. Raina
Inspired by the book ‘The Scam’ by Debashis Basu and his wife Sucheta Dalal, Scam 1992 revolves around the story of Harshad Mehta (Pratik Gandhi) who is a stock broker and raises the Indian stock market to the heights that to single-handedly. Later accused of 5000 crore banking scam, the series then portrays his downfall in detail.
Interesting star cast along with the 90’s drama reflecting in each of the episode, this series is worth your attention and is definitely topping the charts for being one of the top series you should not be missing!
Undekhi
Director – Ashish R. Shukla
Cast – Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Surya Sharma, Harsh Chhaya, Ankur Rathee, Abhishek Chauhan, Anchal Singh, Ayn Zoya, Apeksha Porwal
The story starts at Sunderbans and moves to Manali and within half an hour two murders happen right in front of you. The story is based on true events which showcase two aspects – The powerful drunk influential people who think they can get away with anything and the oppressed who have decided to bring the justice on their own.
The story is based on the brutal reality of the society and the series follows the events starting from a resort and ending on the streets of Manali. Twists and turns and the game of justice and power come to life through the supremely talented ensemble cast and a solid crime drama storyline making to the list of must watch!
Your Honor
Director – E Niwas
Cast – Jimmy Sheirgill, Varun Badola, Parul Glati, Pulkit Makol
Set in Ludhiana, Punjab, this series is the Indian adaptation of the Israeli original that showcases how an esteemed judge (Jimmy Sheirgill) is all set to sacrifice relationships and subvert the law in order to save his son who gets involved in a hit and run case from a vengeful gangster.
The ensemble cast put forward their stellar performances with intense emotions and brings out the best in this crime drama which is surely going to keep you hooked till the end!
Avrodh: The Seige Within
Director – Raj Acharya
Cast – Amit Sadh, Madhurima Tuli, Darshan Kumaar, Ananth Narayan Mahadevan
Based on the chapter ‘We Don’t Really Know Fear’ from the book ‘India’s Most Fearless’ by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh Is a fictionalised telling of the 2016 Uri attack and the following surgical strikes. Everyone is well-aware of this event though the conspiracies and the immense planning by the Indian Army is what this series holds for you. Stated as the most authentic account, this is the first time how this event is being presented by unfolding the story and showcasing missed aspects.
Proactive dialogues and scenes along with solid performances by the cast gives this well rounded series a thumbs up and a nod to go ahead and watch it as soon as possible!
English Web Series
World on Fire
Director – Adam Smith
Cast – Sean Bean, Helen Hunt, Julia Brown
This British series takes you back to the times of World War II where it showcases the lives of ordinary people affected by the war. The story shows how the families from Britain, Germany, Poland, and France struggled to survive.
A series of events unfold and the story takes you right from the German invasion of Poland in 1939 to the Battle of Britain in 1940. This emotionally gripping masterpiece is executed phenomenally because of its ensemble cast and perfect execution of the story.
If drama is what you look forward to, the World of Fire is the perfect choice!
A Confession
Director – Paul Andrew Williams
Cast – Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton, Siobhan Finneran, Joe Absolom
The plot of ‘A Confession’ revolves around the investigation of a 22 year old Sian O’ Callaghan after a night out. The investigating officer breaks the protocols to catch the killer. An intense suspense series with tons of mysteries at each turn slowly takes you through the difficult ride of this mysterious case.
Based on a true life-event, this series is a drama that will provoke your thoughts focuses on heart-breaking tragedy and how ethics can sometimes get on the way making the journey filled with dilemmas and no light.
This gripping, dark crime drama will surely leave you breathless!
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The War of the Worlds
Director – Craig Viveiros
Cast – Eleanor Tomlinson, Rafe Spall, Robert Carlyle, Rupert Graves
What happens when you deeply in love and all set to spend your life together with a start of a fresh phase but end up fighting a ruthless enemy who has decided to destroy human life and conquer the planet?
The War of the Worlds is inspired by the H.G. Wells’ popular science fiction novel of the same name. With the best actors on board and their remarkable performances, this sci-fi series with a dash of thriller will surely keep you hooked.
Science fiction on your mind?
Wait no more!
Indebted
Director – Andy Ackerman, Gail Mancuso, Phill Lewis, Eric Dean Seaton, and Fred Savage
Cast – Steven Webber, Adam Pally, Jessy Hodges, Abby Elliot, Fran Drescher
Young parents Dave (Adam Pally) and Rebecca (Abby Elliot) are all set to start a new life after years of parenting when suddenly Dave’s parents show up broke and uninvited and what all happens next is what makes this American series binge worthy!
The cast brings out the needed freshness and uniqueness to the series and the storyline makes this fun series a must watch!
Want to watch something lighter and brighter?
Indebted is just for you!
Alex Rider
Director – Andreas Prochaska, Christopher Smith
Cast – Otto Farrant, Brenock O’Connor, Stephen Dillane, Vicky McClure
A young teenage spy ‘Alex Rider’ (Otto Farrant) discovers how is being secretly trained to follow his uncle’s footsteps who was a spy and how he was driven to investigate his uncle’s death. The series then follows that how he goes undercover at Point Blanc where his uncle was on trail at the time of his death only to find out that the students are subjects for Doctor Grief’s disturbing plan.
Inspired by Anthony Horowitz’s spy novels, this English adaption is for the teens and young adults. The series brings out the power packed performances and keeps you hooked, thanks to the heroism of the protagonist.
Binge-worthy?
Definitely!
Lincoln Rhyme
Director – Gary Fleder, Brand Anferson, and Jon Amiel
Cast – Russell Hornsby, Arielle Kebbel, Roslyn Ruff, Michael Imperioli, Brooke Lyons, Tate Elington
Adapted by Jeffery Deaver’s popular novel ‘The Bone Collector’, this series is based on a criminologist who was badly injured while catching a serial killer known as Bone Collector.
After three years, when the killer re-emerges, a former NYPD detective Lincoln Rhyme partners with a young officer Amelia Sachs to chase this serial killer who left him paralyzed. This detective duo goes on to solve many complicated cases just to find the mastermind behind these who bought them together.
Interesting storyline and intense character drama is surely binge worthy!
For Life
Director – George Tillman Jr
Cast – Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Verma, Joy Bryant, Dorrain Crossmond, Tyla Harris, 50 Cent
The plot revolves around an imprisoned man named Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) who becomes a lawyer to surpass the legal hurdles to overturn a crime which is not committed by him.
Inspired by the true story of Issac Wright Jr, this American drama series will gets the courtroom scenes right on track with intense characters and gripping storyline.
Legal drama is your thing?
This will surely keep you booked and hooked!
Any other new web series you know on Sony LIV which we may have missed here?
Comment below!
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