OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Video and Disney+ Hotstar came into their own during the pandemic. Many platforms saw a rise in series production, and audiences quickly caught on to entertainment at the tap of their remotes. Here is a list of some of the most gripping television series of 2021. 

1. Squid Games- This 2021 hit Korean Netflix show was the star of social media, with memes, references and its cast gaining millions of followers overnight. The show revolves around a few middle-class folks, who decide to participate in a game show after they receive intriguing invites. With the desire to win millions, the participants play “Squid Games”, not knowing initially that the childhood themed games have a deadly twist. The games quickly turn horrifying, as many are executed for failing.

2. The Family Man Season 2- Starring Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role, this series is a peek into the life of a spy who often finds trouble balancing his work and family life. Since his family doesn’t know about the true nature of his job, Srikant Tiwari is often the laughing stock of the family. In the second season, his family and work-life end up overlapping, and some action-packed sequences take place. The season also stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who received acclaim for her gripping performance.

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3. Mumbai Diaries 26/11- This Konkana Sen Sharma starrer is about the tragic terrorist attack on Mumbai’s Taj Palace on 26 November 2008. The show is a mix of brutal reality and fiction, and is a solid thriller series to binge on. The show is available on Amazon Prime Video.

4. TVF Aspirants- Released on the video-sharing platform YouTube, Aspirants is a show by The Viral Fever, which revolves around the lives of a group of friends who aspire to join the IAS. The show depicts their struggles, shortcomings, love lives and rejections, and offers great life advice to young adults.

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5. House of Secrets- The Burari Deaths- This 2021 Netflix show is a gripping show that offers a peek into the disturbing and horrifying mass suicides in Burari, India. The show is thrilling, disturbing and shocking. Nonetheless, it is a must-watch for all true crime series lovers.