Streaming services like Netflix have a wellspring of terrific movies that you can watch right now. But if you're looking for more than just a two-hour commitment, there are many web series you get into to keep yourself occupied for days -- or even weeks. If you just finished a good series and need a new one to fill the void, we have compiled a list of the best shows that you'll love to watch in 2019.
1. "Little Things"
"Little Things" is a sweet love story of a cohabiting couple which emphasizes the importance of little moments in one's life. This series beautifully captures the sweet and sour moments of a modern-day couple and how they occasionally take each other for granted.
While the first season of the show was just an introduction to the couple, Dhruv and Kavya, the second season delves into the issues in their relationship -- how the duo struggles to perfect work-life balance, manages their finances well and keeping the spark alive. Unlike other stories, this web series doesn't aspire to deliver any unrealistic drama and happy endings. It is a refreshing take on the modern reality of a couple whose relationship has aged but is still rock solid, and that just makes the show a great watch.
2. "Sacred Games"
"Sacred Games" is based on the book of the same name by Vikram Chandra. It depicts action, crime and drama in a powerful way. The storyline primarily revolves around Mumbai police officer Sartaj Singh and a gangster named Gaitonde who even thinks him to be the God.
You'll find yourself traveling through a series of drama, mystery and corruption in law that make it worth the watch. As the name of this web series suggests, the whole story is designed as a part of a game and keeps you glued to the end of each episode with lots of excitement.
3. "Inside Edge"
The first season of "Inside Edge," an Amazon Prime original series is a huge hit among Indians. This web series takes the viewers behind the scenes of cricket and entertainment. It is about politics, money and power and includes previous cricket scandals:
- The match-fixing allegation between Hansie Cronje and Mohammed Azharuddin
- The mysterious death of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer
- The IPL spot-fixing case which resulted in a 2-year ban for Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings team
4. "Permanent Roommates"
Love and drama are some of the common emotions that young couples face, and this web series will make you understand these fluctuations. It follows a commitment-wary girlfriend and her long-distance boyfriend who wants to get married. They compromise by moving in together first. Although the series premiered on YouTube, you can watch both seasons of "Permanent Roommates" starring Sumit Vyas, Deepak Mishra, Nidhi Singh and others on TVF app.
5. "Baahubali: Before the Beginning"
S. S. Rajamouli's movie "Baahubali" had earned record highs at the box office. After the huge success of the film series, Netflix decided to put out a prequel of nine episodes based on Anand Nilkanth's novel "The Rise of Sivagami." It will show the story before the story, before the reign of King Amarendra Bahubali.
The series will center on Sivagami's childhood journey. After being orphaned and getting involved in a heist which takes her to the palace, she seeks to rectify evil deeds and ultimately becomes the most powerful queen of the Mahishmati Kingdom.
6. "Breathe"
"Breathe" is a crime series launched this January. The plot revolves around the lives of two ordinary men who are faced with unexpected situations. Kabir Sawant, a talented cop, assembles the missing pieces of unrelated deaths, all of which lead him to a common suspect. It is exciting to watch how the drama unfurls between the suspect who is trying to save his dying son and the officer who is adamant to impart justice.
7. "Engineering Girls"
When a lot of web series have been about men in engineering, this web series is a fresh look at three female friends who are bound together by circumstances, bullies and exam notes in a male-dominated space. Follow Maggu, Sabu and Kiara throught their experiences in engineering college. Catch "Engineering Girls" on YouTube.
8. "Ghoul"
"Ghoul" is a horror web series depicting an army interrogation center where a feared terrorist is locked up as a prisoner. The plot becomes interesting when the prisoner turns the table and reveals the disgraceful secrets of the interrogator. The story takes another turn when the interrogator shockingly discovers a ghoul inhabiting the prisoner.
9. "Yeh Meri Family"
If you miss your childhood, this show is what you need to relive it. "Yeh Meri Family" takes place in the late '90s and goes through the different emotions felt about family through the eyes of a pre-teen.
10. "Bang Baaja Baarat"
You look at someone and instantly fall in love with them... will this lead to marriage? Even if you decide to marry after many dates and late-night talks, will you both be able to handle the family pressure? Marriage is not just the engagement of a man and a woman, it requires equal attention and devotion from family and relatives. This web series is about the love life of two such couples who immediately fall in love with each other but start facing difficulties when they decide to marry.