From Paatal Lok to Bambai Meri Jaan: Web series like Mirzapur packed with crime, revenge and power struggles

Mirzapur is one of the most loved shows ever made in India. The thrill it brings and the twists and turns in the plot have always kept people on the edge of their seats. Thanks to its popularity, the makers also released Mirzapur: The Movie, and that too left people glued to the theater screens. If you are a fan of the franchise and want to watch more shows that give you similar thrills, then we have got you covered.


​Paatal Lok is known as a gritty crime thriller that is full of political corruption and has morally complex characters like Mirzapur. It follows the story of a police officer from Delhi whose name is Hathiram Chaudhary, and he goes on to investigate the case of a botched assassination attempt on a popular journalist.

​Where to watch: Prime Video

​With its base set in crime, rivalry, and dark humour, Guns & Gulaabs relies heavily on its retro feel and comedy. It follows the story of how a drug lord slips into a coma and leaves his not-so-capable son in charge of an opium deal.

​Where to watch: Netflix

​Sacred Games is yet another crime thriller that leaves viewers shocked with its twists and turns. Based on Sacred Games by Vikram Chandra, the show follows the story of a police officer who gets a call from a gangster who asks him to leave the city within 25 days. The show stars Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Girish Kulkarni, Neeraj Kabi, Jeetendra Joshi, Rajshri Deshpande, Karan Wahi, and others.


​Where to watch: Netflix

​Starring Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra, Nivedita Bhattacharya, and Amyra Dastur, Mumbai Meri Jaan is a period thriller based on S Hussain Zaidi’s story. It covers the rise of a gangster named Dara Kadri and the story is narrated through his dad’s vision who is an honest cop.

​Where to watch: Prime Video

​Created by Neeraj Pandey and starring Karan Tacker, Avinash Tiwary, Abhimanyu Singh, Brijeshwar Singh, and others, it is an OTT thriller packed with twists and turns. The show follows the story of Chandan Mahato who is a member of the Ashok Mahto gang. The gang was active in Nalanda and Sheikhpura. The story revolves around how the Sheikhpura SP brings the gang to justice and also works around his personal problems.

Where to watch: Netflix