Best TV series of all time with top IMDb-ratings that also garnered massive viewership

From the relatable chaos and humout of a middle-class Indian family in Gullak to the aspirational journey of four friends venturing into the start-up world in the comedy-drama TVF Pitchers, our curated list celebrates the crème de la crème of web series across languages. These captivating stories showcase a spectrum of genres that are critically acclaimed. These TV series are accessible on OTTplay Premium, alongside other major streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar.

Best TV series across languages:

Gullak (SonyLIV)

IMDb: 9.1/10

This story follows the middle-class life of Santosh Mishra, an electricity division employee, who enjoys a fulfilling life with his loving wife and sons. Their daily interactions are filled with playful banter that brings them closer, strengthening their bond and creating a warm, loving atmosphere at home.

TVF Pitchers (ZEE5)

IMDb: 9.1/10

This comedy drama follows the lives of four friends–Naveen, Jitu, Yogi, and Mandal–who don't feel that spark in their current jobs, and yearn for something more. Taking a leap of faith, they decide to leave their jobs behind and chase their entrepreneurial dreams, embarking on a journey to launch their own business venture.

The Boys (Prime Video)

IMDb: 8.6/10

In a world where superheroes are celebrated like celebrities, what happens when they start misusing it? 'The Boys' is a group of ordinary people, take on the corrupt superhero team known as the Seven and their powerful backer, Vought, a giant corporation that covers up their dark secrets. They set out to expose the truth and bring justice to the world.

True Detective (JioHotstar)

IMDb: 8.9/10

This English drama follows across the whole US, where determined police officers are confronted with unsettling truths about themselves and their communities as they investigate gruesome homicides, forcing them to confront the darker side of human nature and their own profession.

Poacher (Prime Video)

IMDb: 7.7/10

Produced by Alia Bhatt's Eternal Sunshine Productions, the story of this Malayalam series follows a troubled man, who's haunted by guilt walks into a Forest Department outpost, revealing a shocking truth: his involvement in the killing of elephants. This confession ignites a complex investigation, shedding light on the dark reality of wildlife poaching and its far-reaching consequences.

Suzhal: The Vortex (Prime Video)

IMDb: 8.1/10

This Tamil series is set in a small fictional town in Tamil Nadu. The story follows the investigation of a missing girl, which uncovers hidden secrets and a murder mystery rooted in childhood trauma and conspiracy. The story unfolds during a local festival, adding to the suspense and revealing the darkness beneath the surface of the community.

Scam 1992 (SonyLIV)

IMDb: 9.2/10

This Hindi series follows the real-life story of the 1992 Indian stock market scam, also known as the Harshad Mehta scam. The show depicts how Harshad Mehta, a stockbroker, manipulated the market, defrauding investors and causing significant disruption to the Indian economy.