Web Series 2026: Popular Indian and International Shows and Where to Watch Them Legally
Popular web series stream legally on the OTT platform that produced or licensed them: Mirzapur, Panchayat and The Family Man on Prime Video, Scam 1992 on Sony LIV and The Night Manager on JioHotstar. A web series almost always stays on one platform, so that app is the only legal place to watch every episode.
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- Updated October 2026
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Web series are among the most searched content on piracy sites such as Hdhub4u, Skymovieshd and Filmyzilla. This guide lists where 18 popular Indian and international series stream, where to watch TV shows like Bigg Boss, and how to switch a series to Hindi.
Popular Indian Web Series
Each Indian web series streams on the platform that commissioned it. The table below lists 11 popular Indian series and their platforms.
| Web series | Platform |
|---|---|
| Mirzapur | Prime Video |
| The Family Man | Prime Video |
| Panchayat | Prime Video |
| Indian Police Force | Prime Video |
| Sacred Games | Netflix |
| Kota Factory | Netflix |
| Scam 1992 | Sony LIV |
| The Night Manager | JioHotstar |
| The Legend of Hanuman | JioHotstar |
| Abhay | ZEE5 |
| Aashram | Amazon MX Player (free) |
Indian Police Force
Indian Police Force has 7 episodes in its first season. The series is directed by Rohit Shetty, stars Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty and Vivek Oberoi, and premiered on Prime Video in January 2024.
Aashram
Aashram streams free with ads on Amazon MX Player, which formed in October 2024 when Amazon merged MX Player with its miniTV service. It is one of the few big Hindi web series you can watch legally without a subscription.
Popular International Web Series
International web series stream in India on the platform that holds the studio's rights. The table below lists 7 popular international series.
| Web series | Studio | Platform in India |
|---|---|---|
| Stranger Things | Netflix | Netflix |
| You | Netflix | Netflix |
| Squid Game | Netflix | Netflix |
| The Boys | Amazon | Prime Video |
| House of the Dragon | HBO | JioHotstar |
| Game of Thrones | HBO | JioHotstar |
| Secret Invasion | Marvel (Disney) | JioHotstar |
JioHotstar carries HBO and Disney series in India after the February 2025 merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
Bigg Boss and Indian TV Shows
Bigg Boss and other Indian TV shows stream on the app owned by the channel that airs them. Colors and Star shows, including Bigg Boss, stream on JioHotstar. Zee TV shows stream on ZEE5, and Sony TV shows stream on Sony LIV. Older serials such as Jodha Akbar are on the app of the channel that first aired them.
How to Watch a Web Series in Hindi
To watch a web series in Hindi, open any episode, tap Audio and Subtitles, and choose Hindi. Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar offer Hindi audio on most big international series, such as Stranger Things, The Boys and House of the Dragon. The setting usually carries over to the next episode.
Why Web Series Leak on Hdhub4u and Skymovieshd
Web series leak on sites like Hdhub4u, Skymovieshd and Filmyzilla because pirates copy each episode from the streaming app within hours of release. Republic World reported Filmyzilla leaking episodes of ZEE5's Abhay 2 and the web series Aashram. These copies are illegal to download, and the files often carry malware. Our guide to Filmyzilla explains the legal and security risks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Web Series
Where can I watch Mirzapur?
Mirzapur streams on Prime Video.
Where can I watch Scam 1992?
Scam 1992 streams on Sony LIV.
How many episodes does Indian Police Force have?
Indian Police Force has 7 episodes in its first season on Prime Video.
Where can I watch House of the Dragon in India?
House of the Dragon streams on JioHotstar, which carries HBO series in India.
Can I watch a web series for free legally?
Yes. Aashram and other Amazon MX Player series are free with ads.
Final Thoughts
Popular web series stream legally on the platform that made or licensed them, such as Prime Video for Mirzapur, Sony LIV for Scam 1992 and JioHotstar for House of the Dragon. That app is the only legal place to watch every episode in full quality.
Leaked episodes on piracy sites are illegal and risky. To watch on a journey, see how to download episodes legally, and to compare platforms, see the legal Filmyzilla alternatives. For dubbed shows, see the Hollywood Hindi-dubbed guide.
Published 22 October 2026. Last updated 22 October 2026.