Most-Loved Spy Thriller Web Series On OTT: As OTT platforms gain momentum, there has been a noticeable influx of espionage thrillers in recent years. Bollywood has seen a surge in engaging web series known for their captivating narratives, keeping audiences thoroughly entertained. This genre has garnered significant attention, with many filmmakers choosing to explore it, supported by major OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Hotstar, Sony Liv, and more. With The Family Man 3 starting filming, let's check some standout spy thrillers available online.
The Family Man (Amazon Prime Video)
Prime Video has officially announced the commencement of filming for season 3. It stars Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, and others in key roles. The series follows the life of Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man secretly working as an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), while juggling his family responsibilities.
Bard of Blood (Netflix)
Bard of Blood, a spy thriller web series is adapted from Bilal Siddiqui’s 2015 detective novel of the identical title. Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, the show comprises seven episodes. It centers on the narrative of a former IIW agent and features Emraan Hashmi, Kirti Kulhari, Vineet Kumar Singh, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sobhita Dhulipala in prominent roles.
Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy (Zee 5)
The spy-thriller series directed by Shivam Nair and Jayprad Desai and produced by Vaibhav Modi under the Victor Tango Entertainment banner. Based on the novel Mission to Pakistan: An Intelligence Agent in Pakistan by retired Joint Director of the Intelligence Bureau Maloy Krishna Dhar, the series stars Zain Khan Durrani, Prakash Raj, Adil Hussain, Barkha Bisht, Harsh Chhaya, Satyadeep Mishra, Bijou Thaangjam, and Zoya Afroz in pivotal roles. The plot centers on a secret agent who played a crucial role in helping India thwart various aggressive moves by the enemy country during the 1965 war, including Pakistan's Operation Gibraltar and Operation Grand Slam.
The Freelancer (Disney+ Hotstar)
Action thriller television series crafted by Neeraj Pandey and helmed by Bhav Dhulia, features Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher, and Kashmira Pardeshi in prominent roles. Produced by Shital Bhatia for Friday Storytellers, the show follows Inayat Khan and Avinash Kamath, former Mumbai Police officers. Inayat's daughter, Aliya, is coerced into joining ISIS by her husband's family during a trip to Turkey. Inayat, desperate to save his daughter, stages his death to grab Avinash's attention, the only person he believes can help. Avinash investigates and discovers Aliya's situation, launching a rescue mission.
Special Ops (Disney+ Hotstar)
Featuring Kay Kay Menon as Himmat Singh, the series stands out as one of the most renowned shows in this category. Neeraj Pandey is the creator, with Shivam Nair also credited as director. Menon portrays a Research and Analysis Wing operative, leading a team of five agents in pursuit of a terrorist attack mastermind in India. With a task force comprising five agents stationed across different global locations, they strive to apprehend the mastermind.
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