The Indian adaptation of The Night Manager is now streaming online. Starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor in lead roles, the Hindi web series has been receiving rave reviews across the board. If you have watched web series on Disney Plus Hotstar and loved the crime and suspense aspects of the shows, here is our curated list of best Hindi web series-like The Night Manager that you should watch next.
List of web series like Night Manager to watch on OTT: Streaming platforms, IMDb ratings
| web series | streaming platform | imdb rating |
| criminal justice | disney plus hotstar | 8.1 |
| sacred game | Netflix | 8.5 |
| code m | zee5 | 7.5 |
| breathe | amazon prime video | 8.3 |
| Human | disney plus hotstar | 7.9 |
| Arya | disney plus hotstar | 7.8 |
| poison | zee5 | 7.4 |
| unseen | SonyLIV | 8.0 |
| barking | mx player | 7.8 |
| Will | Voot | 7.1 |
Best Hindi web series like The Night Manager
criminal justice
Streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar, Criminal Justice is an Indian series that follows the journey of a middle-class taxi driver who is unwittingly accused of murder. Is it a coincidence or is it really his fault? Taking an inside look at the Indian legal and prison system and its corruption, it is a gritty crime thriller starring an ensemble cast of actors like Pankaj Tripathi, Vikrant Massey and Rucha Inamdar. The web series has been running successfully for three seasons now.
- Criminal Justice IMDb Rating – 8.1
- Criminal Justice Cast – Vikrant Massey, Pankaj Tripathi, Rucha Inamdar
- Criminal Justice Release Date – January 2, 2019
- Where to see- disney plus hotstar
sacred game
Sacred Games is the biggest original series of Netflix India till date. Based on Vikram Chandra’s novel of the same name, this crime thriller closely follows the story of a Mumbai police officer who receives a call from a gangster named Ganesh Gaitonde. It then takes us to the rise and eventual downfall of Gaitonde as he plans a final assault to avenge his downfall. With an ensemble cast that includes Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte and other top-notch actors, you really can’t go wrong with this series. This is indeed Nawazuddin at his best!
- Sacred Games IMDb Rating- 8.5
- Sacred Games Cast- Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Neeraj Kabi
- Sacred Games release date July 6, 2018
- Where to see- Netflix
code m
It is one of the hit movies of Zee5. Code M is the story of Monica Mehra, a military lawyer, who is investigating an army encounter case. But as she digs deeper into the case, in an attempt to bring justice to the victims, she uncovers that reality is not what it seems. In fact it is a complex web of lies, corruption and conspiracy. Jennifer Winget has been widely praised for her lead role in the series, and the sequel season of the show is expected to focus on her character as she solves more such chilling cases in the future.
- Code M IMDb Rating – 7.5
- Code M Cast – Jennifer Winget, Tanuj Virwani, Alekh Kapoor
- Code M Release Date – January 15, 2020
- Where to see- Voot, JioCinema, Zee5
breathe
With two superhit seasons, this is one web series that must be on your list. While the two seasons have different stars, the common theme of both seasons is that of a desperate father trying to save his sick child. To save her child, she must take matters into her own hands and begin a series of murders, targeting those she believes responsible. The acting, writing, direction and plot twist have been appreciated by the audience and critics alike, making it one of the most watched Indian web series of all time.
- Breathe IMDb Rating – 8.3
- Breathe Cast – Madhavan, Amit Sadh, Sapna Pabbi
- Breathe release date – January 26, 2018
- Where to see- amazon prime video
Human
Streaming as a part of the Hotstar Specials catalogue, Humans stars Shefali Shah and Kirti Kulhari in this female-led emotional drama that explores the dark side of human drug trials and similar scandals in India. The show is about crime, corruption and justice as we unearth medical scams along with the protagonists.
- Human IMDb Rating – 7.9
- Manav Cast – Shefali Shah, Kirti Kulhari, Vishal Jethwa
- Manav Release Date – January 14, 2022
- Where to see- disney plus hotstar
Arya
Marking the streaming debut of veteran actress Sushmita Sen, with wonderful support from Chandrachud Singh, Aarya is a crime drama revolving around Aarya Sareen, a wife and mother drawn into the criminal underworld after her husband is murdered. In a twist, Arya has to take over her husband’s illegal drug business in order to survive and protect her family. There’s family, betrayal, crime and the struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated industry as Sen shines in this Hotstar Special series that keeps you hooked till the end.
- Arya IMDb Rating – 7.8
- Arya Cast – Sushmita Sen, Ankur Bhatia, Vikas Kumar
- Arya release date – June 19, 2020
- Where to see- disney plus hotstar
poison
One of the superhit Indian web series of Zee5 is Zeher. Fitting into the crime thriller genre, Zeher follows the story of a young Indian man named Ranveer who seeks revenge on those who have wronged him in the past. But as he sets out to complete his revenge, he finds himself trapped in sand faster than he could have imagined. This is the story of how deceit and danger get the better of Ranveer. The series has a suspenseful plot and some high-octane action, which you will love if you have just enjoyed The Night Manager on Disney Plus Hotstar.
- Poison IMDb Rating – 7.4
- Poisoned Faisal Rashid, Gaurav Sharma, Sakshi Pradhan
- Poison release date – April 19, 2019
- Where to see- zee5
unseen
Another great Indian streaming platform from Zee5 making progress in original web series, SonyLIV, Undekhi is a classic crime thriller that follows the story of a young dancer named Disha, who performs at a wedding in a remote forest. witnesses a murder. The series follows the murder and explores the various characters and their motivations. With a cast like Harsh Chhaya, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Surya Sharma, you can’t go wrong with this show that’s all about deceit, power, corruption, and justice.
- Unseen IMDb Rating – 8.0
- Unseen Cast – Harsh Chhaya, Surya Sharma, Anchal Singh
- Undekhi Release Date – July 10, 2020
- Where to see- SonyLIV
barking
Cashing in on the success of Mirzapur, Bhaukaal is MX Player’s blockbuster attempt at recreating small town crime. Inspired by true events and set in the city of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, it is a tale of crime and lawlessness. The web series follows the journey of a brave and honest police officer named Naveen Sikhara, posted in Muzaffarnagar and determined to put an end to criminal activities in the area. But he soon learns that everything is not as simple as it seems. With Mohit Raina, Abhimanyu Singh, and Siddhant Kapoor in lead roles, Bhaukaal beautifully explores the themes of crime, corruption, and how rare but honest police officers find themselves fighting against their own colleagues.
- Bhaukaal IMDb Rating – 7.8
- Bhaukaal Cast – Mohit Raina, Siddhant Kapoor, Bidita Bag
- Bhaukaal release date – March 6, 2020
- Where to see- mx player
Will
Now, for Voot, the streaming platform is known for some of the most gritty crime thrillers that tell local stories. The Indian adaptation of the British series Liar, Marzi on Voot follows the story of schoolteacher Sameera Chauhan, who goes on a date with a surgeon named Anurag Saraswat. After the date, the two have different accounts of what happened, and a he-said-she-said fight ensues. The story is about consent, a touchy subject, and how accused and victims go through the fight for justice.
- Marzi IMDb Rating – 7.1
- Will Cast – Rajeev Khandelwal, Aahana Kumra, Vivek Mushran
- Will Release Date- March 3, 2020
- Where to see- Voot
