Popcorn Day: 10 OTT Series You Can Sit And Watch Anytime.

It's popcorn day and what better than watching something fun, engaging with a big bowl of popcorn. OTT platforms are our saviours this COVID  wave, keeping us all distracted. Here is the list of the top ten most popular web series of recent times on the Indian small screen, which you may binge-watch along with popcorn and cold drinks or coffee. Check them out to enjoy your popcorn day.

1. Squid Game

The web series 'Squid Game' has become the most-watched in the history of the OTT platform. In the first 28 days after its premiere, the show was seen by viewers from over 142 million households, according to statistics. The show is about people who agree to compete as players in children's games against one other in order to pay off their debts, but the repercussions are deadly. Despite its nastiness and gore, the play promises to be thrilling.

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2. The Family Man

Srikant Tiwari, played by Manoj Bajpayee, is the protagonist of the film 'The Family Man.' He works for a National Investigation Agency cell as a middle-class man. The series follows him as he tries to protect the country from terrorists while also protecting his family from the effects of his covert job. The creators have produced two seasons of the show, which have received great reviews from both critics and audiences.

3. The Crown

'The Crown' is an American television drama series that follows the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her 1947 wedding to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh through the early twenty-first century. Although the series was popular with the general public, it was panned by British critics and the royal family. 'The Crown' received numerous awards and nominations. It recently became the first show to win all seven drama categories at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in 2021.

4. Mirzapur

'Mirzapur' is an Indian vengeance drama. It stands out from other comparable online shows because of its unexpected plot twists, fleshed-out characters, and performances. Characters performed by actors like Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Divyendu Sharma have become household names. The first and second seasons of the show were well-received by both audiences and critics.

5. Breathe

The criminal drama 'Breathe,' starring R Madhavan, is suitable to binge-watch along with popcorns and cold drinks.  It's the story of a father who will go to any length to keep his dying son safe. In the series, Amit Sadh portrays a cop. These two desperate and motivated men embark on a thrilling and well-crafted cat-and-mouse hunt to save the ones they love. The sitcom and its stars have received a lot of love and admiration from the viewers.

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6. Scam 1992

Scam 1992 attracted audiences since it was based on a true story, but fans will be overjoyed if the producers can produce a second season. Pratik Gandhi rose to fame as the main character, demonstrating once again that hard work, patience, and proper presentation can achieve the seemingly impossible. Binge watch this along with your friends.

7. Pataal Lok

 Pataal Lok series was an adventure. The action-packed performances, superb staging, and compelling character stories were thrilling.  Despite the fact that no one could have forecast how well the series would perform, it met and exceeded all expectations. The show's viewers have expressed their desire for a second season, and it is believed that this is the optimum demand.

 8. Panchayat

If the other web series made your nerves jangle, this one will make your funny bone jangle. You know a show is worth your time when Jeetu Bhaiya comes in it. He has a knack for making people laugh. Mukhiya Ji and Neena Gupta, as well as a slew of other performers, kept the performance going. You can binge-watch Panchayat and enjoy the light-hearted comedy.

9.  Asur

Asur, a web serial, has a cult following. The suspense keeps the audience engaged in this unique web series. The show's first season left viewers wanting more. Although there has been no official confirmation, there have been rumors that the second season of this series will be ready for public viewing in the first quarter of 2022. If the producers announce the release date, fans will be overjoyed.

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10. Delhi Crime

The series has to be at the top. The representation of the horrible event of 2012 necessitates bravery, which the filmmakers delivered. The performers outdid themselves with their performances. You can watch it again. The portrayal of what happened behind the camera deserves to be praised, as the team worked tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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