Top 10 Web Series Of 2023 in India: 2023 has been an excellent year for the Entertainment industry. Apart from Bollywood films, many web series are also finding a place in people’s hearts. From Farzi to Rocket Boys to Asur, many great binge-worthy web series in every genre were released in 2023. Today, we will discuss the Top 10 Web Series Of 2023 in India according to IMDb’s rating and our opinion. All the web series are available to watch on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema, and others.
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Top 10 Web Series Of 2023 in India
1. Farzi (IMDb Rating 8.4)
The First one to feature on the list is Farzi. Shahid Kapoor made his digital debut with Farzi. The series is produced, directed, and co-written by the famous duo of Raj and DK. Farzi was released on Amazon Prime on 10 February 2023 with eight episodes. Farzi is a black comedy crime thriller series that gained massive views. Shahid even confirmed that the show will return for a second season. The series is about counterfeit money and stars Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon, Raashii Khanna, and Bhuvan Arora.
2. The Night Manager (IMDb Rating 7.6)
The Night Manager is the Second to feature in the list of Top 10 Webseries in 2023. Aditya Roy Kapur made his OTT debut with The Night Manager. The web series was released in two parts. The Night Manager Part 1 was released on Disney+ Hotstar on 16 February 2023. Part 2 was released on 29 June 2023; the series is co-produced and directed by Sandeep Modi and is based on The Night Manager by John le Carré.
The Night Manager falls under the crime thriller genre and gained massive popularity among India’s audience. The series revolves around arms and their dealing and is nail-biting. It stars Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Sobhita Dhulipala, with Tillotama Shome, Ravi Behl, and Saswata Chatterjee in supporting roles.
3. Guns & Gulaabs (IMDb Rating 7.7)
The third to feature in the list of Top 10 Webseries in 2023 is Guns & Gulaabs. The series is the second one to feature from the famous duo of Raj and DK. Guns & Gulaabs, a black comedy crime thriller, was released on 18 August 2023 on Netflix with seven episodes. The series is directed by Raj and DK and produced under the banner D2R Films with Netflix.
The series tells the story of the 90s crime and violence. It also depicts the story of love and innocence with humour and romance. The series features Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav, Goutam Sharma, Gourav Sharma, Sanchay Goswami, and Gulshan Devaiah. The series was released in Hindi and dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
4. Kohrra (IMDb Rating 7.5)
The fourth to feature in the list of Top 10 Webseries in 2023 is Kohrra. The series is a Punjabi-language crime thriller police procedural and was released on 15 July 2023 on Netflix with six episodes. The series is created by Sudip Sharma, Directed by Randeep Jha, and produced by Karnesh Sharma’s Clean Slate Films with Netflix.
The story revolves around a bridegroom who is dead just days before his wedding and the whole police procedure of finding the murderer. The series’ lead actors are Survinder Vicky, Barun Sobti, Harleen Sethi, Saurav Khurana, Rachel Shelley, and Manish Chaudhary.
5. Rocket Boys Season 2 (IMDb Rating 8.9)
Rocket Boys is one of the most loved web series of all time and fifth in the list. Rocket Boys is a biographical series based on the lives of Dr. Homi J. Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. Season 1 of the series was released on 4 February 2022 on SonyLIV. Season 2 was released on 16 March 2023 on SonyLIV as well. The series is directed by Abhay Pannu and produced under the banners of Roy Kapur Films and Emmay Entertainment.
The second season’s story revolves around the extraordinary lives of Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and their quest to make India a nuclear power. The series has a massive cast, with some of them being Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh, along with Regina Cassandra in the lead and supported by Saba Azad, Rajit Kapur, T.M. Karthik, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Arjun Radhakrishnan, Neha Chauhan and many more.
6. Jubilee (IMDb Rating 8.3)
The sixth on the list is the period drama series Jubilee. The series was released on 7 April 2023 on Amazon Prime. The series is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Produced by Andolan Films, Phantom Studio, and Reliance Entertainment.
The story revolves around precisely a month before the independence of India and a group of characters from the entertainment industry trying their luck to fulfill their dreams. The season has a total ten episodes. The star cast includes Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Sidhant Gupta, Aditi Rao Hydari, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ram Kapoor, and others.
7. Asur Season 2 (IMDb Rating 8.5)
Asur ranks among the best web series that has ever been released, not only in India but globally as well. Asur, which means demon, is a psychological crime thriller that was initially launched on Voot and later on JioCinema. The first season was released on 2 March 2020, and the second was released on 1 June 2023. Directed by Oni Sen, the first season was produced by Tanveer Bookwala, and the second one by Bombay Fables, Sejal Shah, Bhavesh Mandalia, and Gaurav Shukla.
The story revolves around a team of forensic experts who are on a mission to catch a brutal serial killer. The story evolves immensely with each episode, and numerous mysteries unfold. The series is a treat to watch, especially the second one. Each season comprises eight episodes. The star cast includes Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, Anupriya Goenka, Riddhi Dogra, and Amey Wagh. Sharib Hashmi, Meiyang Chang, and Abhishek Chauhan.
8. Aspirants Season 2 (IMDb Rating 9.2)
TVF paved the way for the whole OTT industry in India way back in 2014. Aspirants is a series that is highly loved by the audience. TVF released the second season of Aspirants on Amazon Prime Video on October 25, 2023. Aspirants is a coming-of-age drama series whose first season was released on the TVF’s YouTube Channel and TVF Play. The final episode from season 1 aired on May 8, 2021. The series was created by Arunabh Kumar and directed by Apoorv Singh Karki.
The story revolves around the preparation and hardships of UPSC aspirants and is set in Old Rajinder Nagar. The main characters are Abhilash, Guri, and SK, who are played by Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, and Abhilash Thapliyal, respectively. Sunny Hinduja, Namita Dubey, and Tengam Celine play the supporting cast. Both seasons comprise five episodes each.
9. Half CA (IMDb Rating 8.4)
The second one from TVF to make the list is Half CA. The series is an Inspirational fiction and drama created by Arunabh Kumar and Harish Peddinti and directed by Pratish Mehta. Half CA is completely free to watch on Amazon miniTV and was released on 25 July 2023. It has a total of five episodes in the first season.
The story is similar to Aspirants, focusing on the hardships that Chartered Accountancy students face in India. The main focus of the series is on the life of the characters Archie Mehta and Niraj Goyal, played by Ahsaas Channa and Gyanendra Tripathi, respectively. Anmol Kajani plays the role of Vishal Jain, who is Archie’s best friend. Prit Kamani and Rohan Joshi also play essential roles in the series.
10. Scam 2003 – The Telgi Story (IMDb Rating 8.0)
Last but not least on the list is Scam 2003 – The Telgi Story. Scam 2023 is a biographical, financial thriller based on the real life of Abdul Karim Telgi. The series was released in two parts, with the first part released on 1 September 2023 on SonyLIV. The second part was later released on 5 November 2023. Both the halves were released with five episodes. The series is based on the book Telgi Scam: Reporter’s ki Diary by Sanjay Singh and directed by Tushar Hiranandani. It was developed by Hansal Mehta.
The story of the series revolves around the real-life story of Abdul Karim Telgi. Telgi was involved in the fake stamp paper scandal worth Rs. 30,000 crores. Gagan Dev Riar plays the role of Telgi. Hemang Vyas, Mukesh Tiwari, Talat Aziz, Sana Amin Sheikh, Bharat Jadhav, and others play supporting roles in the series.
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Conclusion
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