‘Money Heist’, ‘The Family Man’, ‘Squid Games’: 10 highest-rated web series you can binge-watch

Cinema halls have finally reopened and the audiences are overjoyed to be able to watch their favourite movies on the silver screen once again. However, one cannot forget how the OTT platforms kept us all sane and entertained during the lockdown amid the pandemic. And while they continue to do that, we decided to round up ten most-loved and highest-rated web series of all time that you can binge-watch once again! Take a look…

‘Squid Game’ has become the most-watched web-series in the history of the OTT platform it featured on. According to reports, in the first 28 days since its release, the show was watched by viewers from more than 142 million households. The show is about people, who in order to repay their debts agree to compete as players against each other in children's games but with deadly outcomes. Though gory and gruesome, the show promises a thrilling ride.

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The popularity of ‘Money Heist’ has grown by leaps and bounds ever since it featured on the OTT platform. It is about a mysterious man, who goes by the name of ‘Professor’, recruiting a bunch of people to pull off the biggest heist in recorded history, to print billions of euros in the Royal Mint of Spain. The makers have so far produced five seasons of the show and all of them have enjoyed a cult following.

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‘The Family Man’ is about Manoj Bajpayee's Srikant Tiwari. He is a middle-class man who works for the National Investigation Agency cell. The series is all about him trying to protect the nation from terrorists while protecting his family from the impact of his secret job. The makers have come up with two seasons of the series and have received an overwhelming response from the audience and critics alike.

'The Crown' is an American television drama series that portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, until the early 21st century. Although the series enjoyed a lot of popularity amongst the audience, it also received backlash from British critics and the royal family. ‘The Crown’ received many awards and nominations. Recently, it won all seven drama categories at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in 2021, becoming the first show to sweep the major drama categories.

Starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, ‘Breaking Bad’ is rightly considered to be a complete package of action, thrill, and drama. In the series, a high school chemistry teacher is diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. He later turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine in order to secure his family's future. ‘Breaking Bad’ is reportedly considered as one of the most influential shows of its time.

‘Chernobyl’ is a miniseries that provided viewers with a recap of the Chernobyl disaster of 1986 and the cleanup efforts that followed. Created and written by Craig Mazin, it is directed by Johan Renck. The documentary has been found to be hauntingly accurate with just the exception of a few artistic liberties. It also has quite a few awards to its credit.

‘Game of Thrones’ undoubtedly commands a cult fan following. Based on George RR Martin’s ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’, the show followed the books for the first few seasons but went off text in the later seasons. The show is about nine noble families who fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.

‘Mirzapur’ is a desi revenge-drama. Its unexpected plot twists, fleshed-out characters, and performances, set it apart from other, similar web shows. Characters essayed by actors like Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Divyendu Sharma have now become household names. Both the seasons of the show were well received by the audience and the critics.

‘Sacred Games’ is a tale of intertwined destinies of two protagonists played by Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui who are on opposite ends of the moral spectrum. While Saif plays the role of a troubled police officer, Nawaz essays the role of the dreaded gangster Ganesh Gaitonde. It is the story of friendship and betrayal and is sure to get you hooked!

‘Breathe’ is a crime drama starring R Madhavan in the lead. It is about a father who is willing to go to any extent to protect his dying son. The series also stars Amit Sadh in the role of a cop. These two desperate and driven men engage in a thrilling and well-crafted cat-and-mouse chase to save the one they love. The series and the actors have received immense love and appreciation from the audience.