Delhi Crime 2 to Aashram 3: Did you watch the top 7 shows that made a mark on OTT?

Hyderabad: 2023 has just begun and OTT giants are slowly gearing up for the big releases. Meanwhile, many of you might have missed a few key seasons of some of the popular web series from 2022.

From drama to action, from romance to thrillers, shows/series on OTT platforms offered the best of entertainment to viewers and kept them hooked to the screens. Here are a few:

Panchayat Season 2 (Prime Video)

After a successful first season, Prime Video delighted viewers with ‘Panchayat Season 2’. Starring Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, and Chandan Roy, the series surpassed expectations with its strong storyline, screenplay, direction, dialogues and powerful performances. The second season saw Abhishek (Jitendra) taking more interest in village politics while also preparing for his CAT exams. Season 2 proved to be the perfect mix of drama, emotions, and laughter.

Aashram Season 3 (MX Player)

The highly-anticipated third installment of Prakash Jha’s popular series ‘Aashram’ comes with an unexpected plot and twists and turns. ‘Aashram’ follows the exploits of Baba Nirala (Bobby Deol), a godman/conman who has built a political/criminal empire in the guise of a spiritual enterprise. The third season took off from the last season when one of Baba’s disciples Pammi (Aaditi Pohankar) escaped his clutches after being sexually abused by him and is now out for revenge.

Delhi Crime 2 (Netflix)

One of Netflix’s popular properties, ‘Delhi Crime’ starring Shefali Shah, Rajesh Tailang, and Rasika Dugal returned with Season 2 in 2022. Season 2 revolved around a fictionalised version of a real crime that happened in 2012, where serial killers viciously murdered elderly people in the city. But despite the rise in death rates, the police were unable to identify the culprit. While the sequel was more brutal and graphic, it managed to retain enough sensitivity and finesse, grabbing eyeballs all across.

Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach Season 3 (Disney+ Hotstar)

Disney+ Hotstar’s much-appreciated series ‘Criminal Justice,’ returned with Season 3 this year. With Pankaj Tripathi yet again donning the lawyer’s coat as Madhav Mishra, the latest season focuses on the mysterious death of Zara Ahuja (Deshna Dugad), a popular teenage celebrity. Her step-brother Mukul (Aaditya Gupta), the prime suspect in the case, gets arrested, and Madhav Mishra is brought to his rescue. An engaging screenplay and top-notch acting made this eight-episode season an instant hit.

Saas Bahu Aur Achaar Pvt Ltd (Zee5)

Featuring Yamini Das, Amruta Subhash, Manu Bisht, and Anjana Sukhani in pivotal roles, ‘Saas Bahu Aur Achaar Pvt Ltd’ is one of the best drama series in 2022. The story revolves around a woman who is struggling to set up her pickle business and earn money to get custody of her children from her ex-husband. She is helped by her ex-mother-in-law to market and sell her pickles while her children head towards the wrong path creating new challenges. It is a simple yet relatable series with a good message.