The Family Man Season 3 (Amazon Prime Video)
Srikant Tiwari returned, juggling global threats and domestic chaos with the same weary brilliance that made him iconic. Season 3 pushed The Family Man into even more complex geopolitical territory while never losing sight of its emotional core. Manoj Bajpayee once again anchored the series with restraint and humour, making espionage feel lived-in rather than heroic. The new season balanced high-octane action with sharp social commentary, reaffirming why the show remains one of India’s most beloved OTT franchises.
Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2 (Amazon MX Player)
Baba Nirala’s grip tightened further in 2025, as Ek Badnaam Aashram returned with a season that leaned deeper into power, punishment, and public complicity. Bobby Deol’s chilling calm remained the spine of the show, while Aaditi Pohankar’s character arc emerged as a defining force, sparking intense audience discourse. The series continued to expose how blind faith, politics, and fear intertwine, making this season one of the most talked-about cult returns of the year.
Paatal Lok Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video)
Hathi Ram Chaudhary’s world grew even darker in Season 2, as Paatal Lok dug further into moral rot and systemic violence. Jaideep Ahlawat delivered another bruising performance, portraying a man shaped and scarred by the very system he serves. With Tillotama Shome adding fresh intensity, the season sparked widespread conversations around justice, class, and conscience, proving that gritty realism still has the power to unsettle and engage at scale.
Delhi Crime Season 3 (Netflix)
The Emmy-winning franchise returned with its most emotionally exhausting season yet. Shefali Shah’s Vartika Chaturvedi faced the horrors of human trafficking with quiet authority and simmering rage, while Huma Qureshi brought formidable strength as a fellow officer. Season 3 stripped the procedural format down to its rawest form, focusing less on resolution and more on the psychological toll of policing real-world crimes. It was intense, uncomfortable, and deeply impactful.
Mirzapur Season 4 (Amazon Prime Video)
Bloodlines, betrayals, and brutal ambition continued to rule Purvanchal as Mirzapur returned with its fourth season. Pankaj Tripathi’s Kaleen Bhaiya and Ali Fazal’s Guddu Pandit remained locked in a violent dance for dominance, with every episode raising the body count and emotional cost. Known for its raw dialogues and unapologetic violence, the show once again proved why it remains one of the most culturally influential crime sagas in Indian OTT history.
Panchayat Season 4 (Amazon Prime Video)
While other cults thrived on darkness, Panchayat returned with warmth, wit, and quiet insight. Season 4 deepened its exploration of rural politics, relationships, and everyday compromises, allowing its characters to grow without losing their simplicity. Jitendra Kumar’s Abhishek continued to anchor the series, as humour and heart combined to remind audiences that cult status does not always need chaos, sometimes it just needs honesty.
